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Supply Personality 6
of the month
ADVERTISEMENTS 8
Knapp 10
Solutions4U Front cover 12
Krost Shelving Inside front cover High end logistics cater to
Palian Inside back cover utmost requiermints 16
Solutions4U Outside back cover
SAPICS
Knapp 9
Scalex 14 SAPICS Regional confrences
Interroll 15 completed in guateng,
Demag 20 kwazulu-natal and
Lilac 23 the western cape
Storequip 27
Ros 29 ASCP
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Fortna 36 Methods of payment in
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Linde 41
Jungheinrich 43 18
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Pro-Active 45
SSI Schafer 50
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COVER STORY
Dynamic supply chains require innovative and even revolutionary capacity in an existing space by
solutions. It cannot be business as usual. Supply Network Africa using it more effiicently by coming
spoke to Victor Temlett, managing director of Solution Selling up with a specific solution.” It re-
about why the material handling industry needs to look at solutions quires a change of mindset. “One
more rather than just product and price. is therefore trying to not sell on a
cost but rather on a
It’s not an easy discussion to have. achieved over the life span of return on investment. If one looks
Economies are under pressure the solution being introduced. “A at the current set up and the costs
and businesses across the board solutions based approach makes involved, comparing that to the
are in cost saving mode. far more sense than just buying cost of a solution and the return
Solutions, however, often come a machine to fix an immediate on the investment more often than
with a price tag. “We sell problem,” explains Temlett. not the solution is a far bigger saving
solutions,” says Temlett. “That “Approaching a warehouse and over the long run.” Temlett and his
does not mean we don’t promote handling equipment from a team often let their work speak for
specific products but our business solutions perspecitve one is able themsevles. “Credibility in one’s
is aimed at driving solutions that to introduce real efficiency that references is very strong. We often
lower overall costs on the long has massive long-term cost take new clients to our projects that
run.” Practically that means, more benefits.” That does not mean we have completed showing them
often than not, if one is just looking that one can just ignore immediate the challenges that existed and how
at price that Temlett’s team will be costs. “One has to remain cognisant a solutions based approach
more expensive. That is, of course, of the current business overcame them and how the
if you are just looking at the instant environment and what the driving investment is paying off.” Having
cost, the upfront purchase price so forces in our industry are. One of designed a best practice guide
to speak, and not the cost benefits our biggest specialities is to give the company, also the agents for
Kardex-Remstar in South Africa, set
about drawing up a range of solutions
for their clients. “We often get called
in with one challenge but after
careful analysis will find that the
obstacle is elsewhere. Sometimes
it requries intricate changes other
times not so much, but we always
walk away from a job having made
it safer, better to operate and more
efficient. Solutions deliver just that.”
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SAFETY FIRST CHANGE IS INEVITABLE real benefits. The user experience
is incredibly high as it does
Nothing trumps safety in the ma- New trends and changing introduce very real efficiences into
terial handling environment, says consumer behaviour the world the operations.” Many times, says
Temlett. “If one is introducing real over is putting pressure on supply Temlett, solutions are not about
safety to any site then one is add- chains to deliver more, faster than redesigning operations from start
ing value making the solution far ever before. “In the material to finish but rather just making
more worthwhile than just deliv- handling business cost is often tied it all sleeker and more efficient.
ering another product to the site.” up in the approach of how we “Solutions do not have to be
Adding value is incredibly import- operate,” explains Temlett. complicated to bring benefit.”
ant in the modern warehouse. “If “Adapting to change is difficult Another example of this are the
one is just selling product then and often companies tend to hold vertical Combi lifts introducing far
you are competing with hundreds on to the way that it has more efficient use of space for
of manufacturers, but it is when always been done.” He says in South more racking and less aisle width
you are creating that added val- Africa companies that are able to and a low cost of container handling
ue and doing it differently that a adapt to change including product solution. “These are com-
company really stands out.” introducing new technology and new plete solution based products unique
Compromising on safety or cut- ways to increase productivity to the material handling market
ting corners just does not cut it and efficiency are going to find where the benefits achieved are
for Temlett. themselves frontrunners. tangible” says Temlett who firmly
Logistics, he says, should be done Automated storage systems, says believes that the correct solution
well by every company. It should Temlett, is one such area. “In is ultimately what it is about.
not be the competing factor at all. Europe at least 34% of all “Solutions improve a business
“If we share not just best practic- companies have introduced increasing efficiency and productivity
es, but also the safest practices, automated storage systems, yet as well safety allowing for it to
introducing better operations we in South Africa only about 3% have deliver a better service to its clients.”
are going to improve our entire done the same.” Encouraging
logistics environment making for is the growing interest in these Contact Victor Temlett
better supply chains all round. systems. Not only are these Solution Selling
That makes the country more systems safer and easy to use,
competitive at large.” they also raise productivity and +27 (0) 11 900-8010/12
cut costs. “Kardex Remstar offer a [email protected]
range of solutions that bring very www.solutions123.co.za
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SUPPLY NETWO RK AFRICA
SUPPLY PERSONALITY OF THE MONTH
What is your name and surname?
Wayne Freel
What kind of Academic qualifications do you have?
Mechanical Design Drafting & Various
Sales Courses
Who was your first employer and your job
description?
HiQuafab Engineering cc, Draftsman
and Estimator
What was your first salary?
R1700.00 per month
What was your achievements to success?
Personal Skills development, Taking the
opportunities when presented, Modelling other
successful entities & Being open to change
What advice would you give to your 16 year old self? What overseas training and experiences do you have?
Take education seriously, it speeds up your Personal development within material handling
growth path. Listen to experience & Focus Exposure to trade shows gaining a wider view
on your goals on solutions and applications. Creating solid
international relationships
What is your favourite drink?
Challenges you face within your industry?
Good quality coffee Standardisation while maintaining flexibility,
Where was your last holiday? Change management within project processes
Sabi River Something fun nobody knows about you?
What are your goals for the next five years?
Converted my old wooden decking and built a
Building an asset of value, Create export patio suite. Enjoy working with my hands as a
channels & Getting my sons through University stress reliever.
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CASE STUDY
HIGH-END LOGISTICS
CATER TO UTMOST REQUIREMENTS
The headquarters of the fashion group Marc Cain is located in Bodelshausen, Germany, in a beau-
tiful green setting. Snow-white and fitted with modern glass fronts, the headquarters, factory out-
let and the new distribution centre sparkle in the sunlight. But at Marc Cain, it’s not just the facade
that shines, the team spirit of its personnel together with the logistics solution in use, radiate the
message of the brand.
The construction of the new why they chose KNAPP. “With KNAPP, The solution in detail
distribution centre centralized six the whole package of technology,
sites at the headquarters. “This was software and references just fitted.” The flat-packed items are supplied in
desperately needed,” explains Logistics The highly-automated logistics unmixed foldable crates especially
Manager Robert Boland, “as we had solution comprises an OSR Shuttle™ developed for Marc Cain, already
well and truly reached the limits of with 80,000 storage locations across allocated logistically to containers.
our capacities in the regional four rack line systems for flat-packed The containers fulfil special
warehouses. With a stock comprising goods as well as storage for hanging requirements – they are foldable and
35,000 article variants and a total goods across five levels with space can be lidded, sealed and strapped.
stock of 1.5 million parts, it was no for 500,000 items. Over three million After the vehicles are unloaded, the
longer possible to continue using the items of clothing pass through the delivered quantity of items is verified
regional warehouses.” The result was warehouse each year and up to 35,000 by weighing the containers. If the
long order lead times for returns and articles are picked on a daily basis. weight does not correspond with the
new items. expected quantity, another check
is carried out. The goods are then
A partner who understood scanned and transported direct-
textiles needed to be found ly to the OSR Shuttle™ system on
conveyors. The hanging goods are
Marc Cain decided on a new building divided upon delivery into metre-long
to house a flexible solution with groups and are allocated to a
cutting-edge technology. “We were separation hanger. Each label is
looking for someone who understood automatically scanned during trans-
textiles who could offer us an
all-in-one solution,” says Boland on
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port and is checked against the cartons with Marc Cain branding, identified and traced in the system
delivery note. New deliveries are also together with an added gift. Larger at all times, ensuring they arrive
entered into the master data during orders with more than five items are safely at the pack station.
this step and quality assurance is also processed at Pick-it-Easy work
carried out randomly. The items are stations. Personnel receive a OSR Shuttle™
then automatically transported into suggestion for a suitable size of
the hanging goods storage system carton into which the goods Tried and tested OSR Shuttle™
where they are stored manually. retrieved from the OSR Shuttle™ technology is used to supply the
Following automatic order sorting, are picked. The cartons containing flat-packed goods in the Marc Cain
the hanging goods are made ready flat-packed goods are provided with distribution centre. The OSR Shuttle™
for dispatch at three pack stations. delivery documents in the dispatch comprises four rack line systems
The goods are pre-sorted according area. They are then made ready for containing a total of 84,722
to order, packed in protective film dispatch, stacked onto pallets and storage locations. The OSR
and labelled. Returns are brought to then loaded into vehicles ready to be Shuttle™ supplies the ergonomic
a special area where they undergo a sent out to the world. Pick-it-Easy Shop work stations that
quality check and are prepared for have been especially designed to
dispatch before being returned to HIGHLIGHTS cater to the demands of the fashion
storage or picked. and retail sector
Roll adapter system
Expanding B2C business Knapp Logistic South Africa (Pty) Ltd
At Marc Cain, the roll adapter
According to the logistics manager system from Dürkopp Fördertechnik Cell: +27 72 255 0352
Robert Boland, the B2C business is transports the hanging goods and Tel: +27 11 465 9284
growing rapidly. During peak periods, puts them into the correct Email: [email protected]
up to 1,250 packages are shipped sequence. The adapter also ensures
daily. At special Sort & Pack stations, that the goods can be reliably
online orders with luxury items are identified with an RFID transponder.
packed with particular care. The The picked hangers arrive from the
goods are wrapped in tissue paper storage system and are allocated
and dispatched in premium-quality to the roll adapter in an automat-
ic allocation station. RFID coding
means that all clothing items can be
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SAPICS REGIONAL
CONFERENCES
COMPLETED IN GAUTENG,
KWAZULU-NATAL AND THE
WESTERN CAPE
AS IS USUAL FOR THIS TIME OF THE YEAR, SAPICS HAS JUST COMPLETED ITS
LATEST ROUND OF REGIONAL CONFERENCES – IN GAUTENG, KWAZULU-NATAL
AND THE WESTERN CAPE – AND THEY WERE YET AGAIN A RESOUNDING SUCCESS.
It is difficult to over-estimate the from exciting input at a number of global future. Particularly worrying
value that these short, one-day levels – from high-level, global future were his comments on the North
events bring to the careers and planning scenarios to best practice Korean situation and the dangerous
capabilities of SAPICS members in organisational change, as well as path that this is leading down. Clem
and other supply chain professionals. practical case studies and tools for also brought a worrying reminder
They also provide a ‘quick and easy’ supply chain improvement. The that the water crisis in the Cape is
opportunity for learning and sessions were great opportunities not improving, and that Cape Town
networking for those people who, for for delegates to raise the bar for itself could run out of water by
whatever reason, were unable to be themselves and their companies, and February next year. The implications
at our superb SAPICS 2017 national were of course all in line with SAPICS’ for business and society in general
conference which was held in in Cape mission to support members in their are dire, and he warned of possible
Town in June. The programme included skills journey and career development. mass evacuations from the city being
some of the best speakers from There was even a session to update necessary. Tanya Kabalin, who
SAPICS 2017, including South Africa’s members on our on-going efforts to presented at SAPICS 2017 and also
best known scenario specialist Clem elevate the profile and standards of led our highly successful SAPICS
Sunter, Olakira founder and former supply chain practitioners in South Supply Chain Executive Summit,
Shell SA managing director Tanya Africa. By way of an overview of delivered her powerful message that
Kabalin, as well as supply chain some of the regional conferences’ supply chain professionals needed
experts from the United States, Keith highlights for me, it is always to play a more integral leadership
rewarding – if somewhat unsettling role in their businesses today. This,
Launchbury and Claire Bloom. This – to hear Clem Sunter’s views on our she said, was because they are the
allowed delegates to benefit from
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company’s survey, he said the best practitioner Claire Bloom also gave
‘super-heroes’ of the economy, with payers were probably mining and delegates a practical lesson – putting
the skills and insights that could heavy engineering, followed by them to the task of tackling challenges
introduce substantial value to the fast moving consumer goods and in a fictional company through
bottom line through their innovations. manufacturing. As a placement assuming the various management
She should know; Tanya was managing company, the demographics for roles. Bloom stressed the importance
director of Shell South Africa and which Tech-Pro recently found jobs of integrating resources so that
was part of the team that turned were 58% black, 26% white, 13% quality and processes could be
that business around remarkably. Indian and 2% coloured – with the improved, silos could be brought
She now runs her own consultancy 30-39 year age group making up 45% down, and flow could be maximised.
and training company, Olakira. She of placements, against 40% for 20-29 We also took advantage of the
urged delegates to help improve not year olds and just 14% for 40 years Gauteng regional event to announce
just their systems, processes and and over. Two well-known US supply the winners of the SAPICS Supply
technology – the ‘smart’ side of chain experts at the conference
business – but also their podium gave delegates some Chain Management Education
organisational health, as reflected in practical lessons and principles Excellence Awards for 2017,
its morale, productivity and focus. to take away. Keith Launchbury sponsored by TETA. These annual
A healthy organisation was able to emphasised that many classical awards, now in the 10th year,
multiply the value of its smart supply chain techniques were simply recognise excellence in South Africa
systems, she said, whereas silos, no longer effective in today’s by organisations and individuals in
confusion and company politics economy – especially given as supply chain education. The prize for
would just undermine them. Talking markets had evolved in favour of buyers, Corporate Educator of the Year went
about salaries and recruitment and supply chains had lengthened as to Imperial Logistics, while Sasol was
always raises interest, which was a result of global trade. Keith advised runner-up. The Centre for Logistics
precisely what Tech-Pro lead executive us to move away from a cost-driven Excellence (CLX) was voted top
consultant Zach Mogotsi did in his model to a product flow-driven model Training/Education Provider of
session. The good news from Zach for planning purposes, emphasising the Year, Chené Scholtz from the
was that employment opportunities instead the need to put SMART University of Johannesburg was
in this field are likely to remain strong (strategic, managed, adaptable, robust named Higher Education and Training
despite the difficult economic times, and tolerate) buffers in place that Student of the Year, and Victor Leeuw
as companies realise that they can would absorb the variability of of Pick n Pay was Vocational Student
improve their bottom lines through of the Year.
more efficient supply chain
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METHODS OF PAYMENT
IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Introduction conditions on the buyer. Clearly, this Bills for Collection
payment method is the most
Getting paid for providing goods or advantageous for the buyer, in cash More secure for an exporter than
services is critical for any business. flow and cost terms. As a consequence, Open Account trading, as the exporter’s
However, getting paid for an Open Account trading should only be documentation is sent from a bank
international transaction (also considered when an exporter is to the buyer’s bank. This invariably
commonly known as “export sufficiently confident that payment occurs after shipment and contains
receivables”) can be a very different will be received. In certain markets, specific instructions that must be
experience from securing payment such as Europe, buyers will expect obeyed. Should the buyer fail to
on business with other entities, due Open Account terms. The financial comply, the exporter does, in
to the number of extra factors that risk can often be mitigated by obtaining certain circumstances, retain title to
can influence the process. The main a credit insurance policy to cover the the goods, which may be
factor in considering how an exporter potential insolvency of a customer, recoverable. The buyer’s bank will
expects to be paid for a transaction is that provides reimbursement up to act on instructions provided by the
the potential risk that they and their an agreed financial limit. A number of
customer are willing to face between commercial insurers specialise in this the exporter, via their own bank, and
them - don’t forget, there are always market - contact your insurance often provides a useful communication
two sides to any situation. There are representative for details. route through which disputes are
different types of risk that you will resolved.
face as an exporter, this briefing will Advance Payment
consider the payment risk. Documents against
The most secure method of trading Payment (D/P)
Types Of Payments for exporters and, consequently the
least attractive for buyers. Payment Usually used where payment is
Open Account is expected by the exporter, in full, expected from the buyer immediate-
prior to goods being shipped. ly, otherwise known as “at sight”. This
This is the least secure method of As one might imagine, having process is often referred to as “Cash
trading for the exporter, but the covered the two extremes on the against Documents”. The buyer’s
most attractive to buyers. Goods are Payment Risk Ladder, commercial bank is instructed to release the ex-
shipped and documents are remitted decisions have to be made and this porter’s documents only when pay-
directly to the buyer, with a request usually results in selecting one of the ment has been made. Where goods
for payment at the appropriate time middle rungs of the ladder. This is have been shipped by sea freight,
(immediately, or at an agreed future where banking products such as Bills covered by a full set of Bills of Lad-
date). An exporter has little or no for Collection and Letters of Credit ing, title is retained by the exporter
control over the process, except for come in to play. until these documents are properly
imposing future trading terms and released to the buyer. Unfortunately,
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for airfreight items, unless the goods Letters of Credit (L/Cs) Confirmed:
are consigned to the buyer’s bank
no such control is available under A Letter of Credit (also known as a If an exporter has any concerns about
an Air Waybill or Air Consignment Documentary Credit ) is a bank-to-bank the circumstances which may prevent
Note, as these documents are merely commitment of payment in favour of payment being made from either the
“movement certificates” rather than an exporter (the Beneficiary), Issuing Bank or buyer’s Country, the
“documents of title” (N.B. Under uaranteeing that payment will be adding of “Confirmation” moves the
URC522, goods should not be made against certain documents that, bank/country risk issues to the bank
consigned to a bank without prior on presentation, are found to be in which adds its confirmation (the
approval). Similarly there is no such compliance with terms set by the confirming or advising bank) and
control available for road or rail buyer (the Applicant). Like Bills for notifies the DC to the exporter. The
transport. Collections, Letters of Credit are price of such a confirmation will
governed by a set of rules from the ICC. obviously depend upon the level of
Documents against In this case, the document is called; perceived risks to be covered. Banks can
Acceptance (D/A) “Uniform Customs and Practice” and often provide indicative pricing for
the latest version is document number confirmations prior to the arrival of the
Used where a credit period (e.g. 600. In short, it is known as UCP600 DC, so that costs can be estimated.
30/60/90 days - ‘sight of document’ and, again, over 90% of the world’s
or from ‘date of shipment’) has been banks adhere to this document.adhere What does all this mean?
agreed between the exporter and to this document - pick up a copy from
buyer. The buyer is able to collect the the ICC (See contact details below) or The exporter and buyer can agree
documents against their undertaking your bank and familiarize yourself with detailed terms, as part of the
commercial contract. This can include
exactly what documents need to be
Standby Letters of Credit
(SBLCs) or Bank Guarantees
SBLCs are similar to Bank Guarantees, in that they sit behind a
transaction and are only called upon if the buyer fails to pay in
the normal course of business (which is often Open Account).
They can be particularly useful to cover an underlying finan-
cial risk where multiple payments are to be made, possibly as
part of an agreed schedule. However, they do not offer the
documentary control of Letters of Credit to buyers and, as such they
are an unconditional guarantee.
to pay on an agreed date in the fu- the contents. There are two types of produced and precisely what detail
ture, rather than immediate payment. Bill for Collection, which are usually such documents should quote. Let-
The exporter’s documents are usually determined by the payment terms ters of Credit, as well as offering a
accompanied by a “Draft” or “Bill of agreed within a commercial contract. bank’s commitment to pay, also offer
Exchange” which looks something like Different benefits are afforded to benefits in terms of finance. Speak to
a cheque, but is payable by (drawn exporters by each and they are your bank, or the Advising/Confirm-
on) the buyer. When a buyer (drawee) covered separately below. ing Bank to see how they can help.
agrees to pay on a certain date, they Additionally, commercial insurers
sign (accept) the draft. It is against this Irrevocable: now offer an insurance-backed prod-
acceptance that documents are uct that covers the same basic risks
released to the buyer. Up until the point The terms and conditions within a L/C as confirmations. Please speak to
of acceptance, the exporter may retain cannot be changed without the express your insurer for details.
control of the goods, as in the D/P sce- agreement of the Beneficiary. Under
nario above. However, after acceptance, UCP600, revocable L/Cs are no longer
the exporter is financially exposed until acceptable under any circumstances.
the buyer actually initiates payment
through their bank. Bills for Collection Unconfirmed: Mohamed Omar Elfarouk
are used in certain markets (particularly ASCP Executive Board Member
Asian) to fulfil Exchange Control The payment commitment within the L/C ASCP Consultation and OD Head
Regulations. They are a cost-effective is provided by the Applicant’s issuing bank. Tel +2 01009198284
method of evidencing a transaction for [email protected]
buyers, where documents are handled
(and reported) via the banking system. [email protected]
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DEMAG LAUNCHES DMR MODULAR
ROPE HOIST FOR DIVERSE APPLICATIONS
The newly-launched Demag DMR modular rope hoist can be adapted
precisely to match specific requirements. With one basic technology,
Demag is now able to cover an even broader range of applications
than rival products on the market.
Due to its modular design, the Demag interfaces meant that the Demag two-stage drive concept. Control
DMR modular rope hoist provides a DMR modular rope hoist can be can be wire-connected or by radio,
unique range of possible combinations, supplemented with a range of depending on requirements. In
enabling the rope hoist to be fittings and accessories that are freely addition, a range of extra safety and
configured to meet specific needs, selectable. Application types, from control functions can be opted for.
thereby providing the perfect foot-mounted hoists to double-rail “Our modular design allows us to offer
‘one-stop’ solution, comments Richard crabs, can all be implemented according customers the exact control system
Roughly, Senior Manager: Sales & to specific customer requirements. needed for their Demag DMR rope
Marketing. “For the first time, “With its unmatched level of modularity, hoist. Your equipment can be
customers can specify the design of Demag has made it that much easier to enhanced for future production
their rope hoist, and still have the implement more rope-hoist variants and logistics processes due to our
choice of all further options with just than ever before,” Roughly comments. innovative control systems, which
one system,” Roughly highlights. The Five sizes are available, with load transform your rope hoist into a smart
Demag DMR modular rope hoist is capacities up to 50 t. The controls can solution for maximum transparency,
available in two versions, namely a be ‘smart’, conventional, or provided safety, and reliability,” Roughly elabo-
C-design and a co-axial design. Smart by the customer, with a stepless or rates. The Demag DMR modular rope
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hoist guarantees reliable operation applications. Slack-rope monitoring remote access system supplies all
by means of the tried-and-tested means that the tension of the rope relevant operating data in real-time,
contactor control option. Not only can can be checked continuously. The and analyses and processes it for
this be maintained easily, but it is also hoist drive switches off automatically direct access, even on a smartphone.
available with various control voltages. when the load has been lowered to Proactive maintenance can therefore
An even more flexible option is for its destination. Bypass control be scheduled as and when required.
customers to implement their own allows for areas to be specified Demag StatusControl also allows
‘plug-and-play’ controls. In this regard, where the travelling hoist is blocked. customers to monitor complete crane
Demag can supply its own electric This means safe bypass of high parts systems in various production facilities
enclosure with various cable unions for of machinery, for example, or and at different locations, regardless
customer-specific solutions. Demag’s alternatively zones that are out of of the brand. Target positioning
SafeControl allows for high operating bounds. Tandem mode means that means that loads can be transported
safety, reliability, and efficient loads can be transported safely by automatically to a selected target
production. This feature meets all of two Demag DMR rope hoists via a position, as long as the crane operator
the requirements for optimum support single control unit. Two cranes, with presses the corresponding button on
of state-of-the-art manufacturing and up to four rope hoists, can also be the radio control.
logistics processes. Thanks to its synchronised. A further control Demag Cranes Contact
range of applications, it enables refinement is area-specific load
networked production in today’s reduction, whereby areas can be defined Richard Roughly
modern production environment, which the travelling hoist may only Senior Manager: Sales & Marketing
paving the way for further innovation. enter if the load does not exceed a
For example, the integrated Demag specific reference value. This has Phone:
SmartCheck sensor system detects the added benefit of reducing the (011) 898 3500
all of the rope hoist’s operating load on the runway and building
parameters continuously, and structure, especially when two or Email:
reports them to the control system. more cranes operate on a single runway. [email protected]
These critical parameters range from Real-time remote diagnosis empowers
information on speed to brake wear. users to have an overview of all Web:
Precise overload protection is fitted Demag DMR rope hoists in www.demagcranes.co.za
as standard, giving customers more operation at any one time – even
peace of mind that they have the if you are away on a business trip.
best total system for their individual The innovative Demag StatusControl
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ONE ROPE HOIST.
TWO DESIGNS.
MANY POSIBILITIES.
THE DMR MODULAR ROPE HOIST
Individuals needs require specific solutions. With
the DMR modular rope hoist, you can benefit from
flexibility in type of applications: from stationary
units to crane systems.
CHOOSE FOR YOURSELF
C-design or co-axial design
Five sized with load capacities up to 50 tons
Foot-mount hoist, low-headroom traveling
hoist, double rail crab and standard-headroom
traveling hoist
Controls to meet your needs:
Smart Demag SafeControl system
Conventional contractor control
Customer’s control system
Variable or two-stage switching elements
Control concept: wired connection or
radio control
www.demagcranes.co.za
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INDUSTRY NEWS
STUDYING OR WORK EXPERIENCE?
MAKING THE RIGHT DECISION
In the last issue, we explored why you requirements). Having completed in the industry or a completed
should pursue a career in logistics undergraduate studies, students can undergraduate degree (please check
and supply chain management. In this further enhance their knowledge and with the institution you applying
article, we debate studying versus specialization by pursuing at for full requirements). The duration
work experience and the different honours, masters and doctoral studies. for CEP studies vary from a few hours,
options available. The work-study The number of post-graduate to 3-year programmes and may or
dilemma is an ongoing debate of masters students have steadily may not be credit bearing, depending
which positive and negative opinions increased over the years, while on the purpose of the programme.
are found on both sides. It is not individuals interested in an academic The advantages of these short term
uncommon for many students to or research career usually continue courses are higher salaries, better
seek part-time employment during with doctoral studies for advanced promotion prospects, more
their studies or even take up full-time specialization in their field of interest. specialized and transferrable skills
employment. The cost of living and Work experience opportunities for and networking opportunities with
limited financial assistance are the full-time students can be found other professionals in the industry. The
main reasons why students may either through the university career decision to work or study or do both
choose to enter the working world centre or by your own research and is an individual decision. It is helpful
before completion of their studies. identification of potential to obtain different opinions before
This decision to earn money is off-set organizations. It is advisable to not making a commitment. Whatever
by the time dedicated to studying. only look at large corporates but to your decision is, ensure that you
Many working students prolong their directly approach smaller companies enroll with a reputable organization
studies beyond the normal time which can offer the same and registered with the Department of
frame as work priorities take sometimes much more useful Education. The process of learning,
precedence. On the other hand, experience. Large corporates often whether formal or not is continuous.
employers often enquire about work have a formal application process As futurist, author, journalist and
experience from a potential and are more competitive. It is educator Alvin Toffler said, “The
employee, even if they have pursued worthwhile using the universities illiterate of the 21st century will not be
full-time studies, thus creating a career centre for professional C.V those who cannot read and write,
paradox in the work-study dilemma. and cover letter assistance creating but those who cannot learn, unlearn,
There is also a third side to the coin, a powerful and lucrative marketing and relearn”.
it is fairly widespread in the logistics tool. Students may also find
and supply chain management indus- opportunities for vacation work, Article by Sumayah Nabee, Lecturer,
try that people may have worked in internships or bursary related work. Department of Transport and Supply
the industry for many years but have It should be noted that not every Chain Management, University of
no formal qualifications. work experience opportunity is a paid Johannesburg, College of Business
one though it will “pay off” when and Economics
So what options entering the formal job market. To
are available? meet the demands of business and
industry, many universities offer
Traditional school leavers have the Continuing Education Programmes
option of pursuing a full-time 3-year (CEPs). These short learning courses
diploma or 3-year degree in the logistics are specifically designed for people
and supply chain management field. who are seeking to fill gaps in their
Candidates must be in possession of professional knowledge without the
a National Senior Certificate (NSC). substantial investment in full-time
For a 3-year degree, an NSC with programmes. Admission
the relevant degree endorsement requirements range from a Grade
is required (please check with the 12 certificate, a Grade 12 certificate
institution you applying at for full with diploma endorsement, a Grade
12 certificate with relevant working
experience or current employment
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AUTOMATION When considering square
meterage in a large distribution
MULTI-LEVEL centre, Spiral Conveyors can be
MEZZANINE space saving, and can maximize
the area for storage and pick
PICKING module locations. Since the
spirals convey straight up and
22 Supply Network Africa - Sep/Oct 2017 or down, they can be placed
at the end of a pick line to help
create a cleaner more efficient
layout and can even help create
aisle space.
The conventional inclines and
belt curves that would be needed
to elevate totes and cartons in
this end-of-aisle pick module
layout would have taken much
more floor space. It would also
cost more in implementation
and field wiring because of
multiple bed sections, motors
and control devices. Plus it
would cost the end-user more
every month in energy bills.
Compare one spiral motor to
six powered conveyor bed
sections, and you’ll see why
Spiral Conveyors help lower the
total cost of ownership.
An installed base of 6
Multi-Level SpiralVeyor Sys-
tems running in South Africa.
With our popular MULTI LEVEL
MEZZANINE PICKING system
design, goods can be merged
onto the Spiral Conveyor on dif-
ferent levels or be diverted off
it. It has been proven to be a
very effective solution,
especially when combined with
order pick modules and order
release systems, as well as
freeing up valuable floor space
by merging/diverting above
ground level. This method has
become increasingly popular for
good reason, space saving,
efficiencies and ergonomics.
AUTOMATION
SET UP: riadial divert, diverts the products Contact:
riadial from the main stream. The Lilac Process Automation
Multiple levels above and including tangential divert leads items in Tel: +27 11 397 2800
ground level can be integrated tangential direction from the main Email: [email protected]
stream. Web: www.lilac.co.za
1. Each level has accumulation
loading conveyors that CONNECTION:
automatically induct into the
Spiral conveyor. To connect the conveyors to the
ML- configuration a connection
2. Controlled Induct Merge units bridge is preferred and most
on each level economic. For special cases circular
shaped connection conveyors can
3. Exit Divert unit on any level as be applied.
required.
CONFIGURATIONS:
MERGING/INDUCTION:
Different width Spiral conveyors
Merging/induction can take place can be supplied, this is dependent
tangentially or radially. Radially is on the size of the product and the
selected when irregular introduction floor space available.
of regular shaped items like boxes
or tote boxes. Tangentially is PERFORMANCE:
preferred when introducing
trains/slugs, and/or odd shaped We have experienced good long-
items like SKU’s. term practical performances with
speeds up to 60 m/min. e.g. 3000
DIVERT: - 4500 items per hour. Elevation
of multiple levels is possible with
Depending on the use, there is a just one spiral.
choice of two types of diverts. The
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WAREHOUSING
Warehouse Safety - Rack Audits
Very few warehouse operators have Specific precautions and taking Statutory Requirements
aggressive in-house rack inspection segments out of service immediately
programs in place. Forklift accidents, may be the only prudent response to The only statutory reference in the
collisions, dropped or misplaced prevent possible risk of injury to Occupational Health & Safety Act,
loads, and other incidents that result personnel caused by continued use Act 85 of 1993 (OHSAct) is in General
in rack damage may not get promptly of damaged racking. Rack safety is Safety Regulations 8 (GSR8) which is
reported. But even when a reach first and foremost, the employer’s very general with no specific reference
truck or forklift hits the front end responsibility, and failure to provide to issues of risk assessment or
corner of rack row BX / bay № 22 a safe working environment can inspections. However, GSR2 states
gets reported, a typical management carry substantial legal liabilities (civil that every employer and every user
response never goes beyond “let’s go and criminal). of machinery shall make an evaluation
take a look,” as if a quick visual inspec- of the risk attached to any condition
tion alone will confirm that load limits or situation which may arise from the
and structural integrity of the rack have activities of such employer or user.
not been affected by the accident. Based on this, OHSAS 18001 Health
It’s as if, while other hazards “stand But supervisors should and Safety Standard requires that an
out” to otherwise reasonable and organization shall implement proce-
prudent supervisors, there often is also realize the hidden dures to cover situations where the
an absolute lapse in concern for the absence could lead to deviations from
thousands of tons of rack and prod- costs of a rack collapse the OH&S policy and objectives. Not-
uct collapsing in a pile across the withstanding the requirements men-
tight confines of a busy warehouse. including: tioned above, there are no National
It is especially important to have Standard (SANS) addressing racking.
trained, competent and CONCERNED Replacing materials and damaged Europe is currently working on a set of
rack safety personnel when there is goods. standards but will not be finished for
a high degree of activity in the ware- Use of temporary storage quite a while. Due to their Machinery
house, where there is the greatest facilities. Directive, all the requirements set out
risk of rack damage due to mechani- General disruption. in the standards might not be applica-
cal materials handling equipment. Workman’s compensation, ble to our conditions. The only other
general liability and other “applicable” source of information is
Rack Safety insurance rate hikes following the from the Storage Equipment Manu-
loss. facturers’ Association (SEMA) based
When a rack has been struck by Legal expenses from defending in the UK. They have several Codes
a reach truck or other materials actions resulting from an of Practice and Guidelines addressing
handling equipment, one of the accident. the safe design, installation and use
first priorities should be to identify Potential fines relating to of storage equipment. A summary of
any unsafe components in order to violations of statutory safety their recommended practices follows.
reduce the dangers of collapse. requirements
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User Responsibilities Inspections 12. Incorrect load and information
notices
The installation of the racking Regular inspections of the racking are
should be in accordance with the required using the 3 level hierarchical 13. Overloading
manufacturer’s requirements. approach: 14. Instability of unit loads (load to
The use of the equipment should
be according to the load notices 1. Damage inspection be placed in one operation)
provided by the Supplier. 15. Incorrect size of unit loads
Regular inspections should be All warehouse personnel should be
performed. trained to identify damage immediately 3. Annual/bi-annual
Any damaged component should to ensure proper action is taken inspection
be taken out and repaired by immediately to ensure the safety of
suitably trained personnel all involved. The inspection should be carried out
according to a Damage classification by a “technically competent” person
flowchart. 2. Weekly inspections and shall include the following:
Personnel should be trained and from ground level
competent in the use of material 1. Vertical beam deflection when
handling equipment such as lift Warehouse supervisors should loaded
trucks. undertake regular documented
inspections to identify and act upon 2. Vertical beam deflection unloaded
3. Lateral beam deformation when
unloaded
The user must ensure that the any damage. This inspection should 4. Beam end connector damage
pallets are in good condition, are be carried out weekly, but the 5. Beam end connector locks
appropriate for the racking frequency may be varied according 6. Uprights
system provided, and loads are to particular operational conditions. 7. Bracing
correctly stacked on pallets. 8. Base plate
No alterations shall be made The following safety 9. Rack protection
without the approval of the 10 Row spacer
manufacturer or supplier. items should be included: 11. Height to depth ratios
End frame protectors should be 12. Ties to building (if applicable
installed for truck operated 1. Incorrect location of beam
racking. connectors and permissible)
The warehouse should be
adequately lit to allow safe use of 2. Looseness of floor connections Most racking suppliers will consider
lift trucks and the handling pallets. 3. Dislodgement of accessories carrying out the rack inspections at no
Unacceptable practices are: 4. Spillage of goods cost during the warranty period of a
5. Floor soiling newly installed storage system.
To position a pallet against the 6. Lift truck deficiencies Thereafter, the inspection should be
rack upright or beam end 7. Missing beam connector locks carried out
connector. 8. Missing row spacers
To nudge one pallet with another 9. Wrong type of pallets EMAIL: [email protected]
in an attempt to move or 10. Incorrect location of the loads on WEB: www.protect-it.co.za
re-align loads
Drag or slide pallets on or against the pallets
support beams or structure. 11. Incorrect location of the position
of the pallets on the racking/
floor
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STORAGE SOLUTIONS
The Largest Manufacturer
of Supermarket
Shelving and Display
Equipment In Africa
The complete solution to all your shelving and storage equipment requirements
K K Engineering and a full range of display hooks, hardware stores and wholesale
turnstiles, checkouts and other outlets. A wide range of accesso-
was established in 1964 and to shop fixtures. Storequip has also ries are also available.
this day is still a family owned and obtained the agency in 2010 for
managed business.Thebusinesswas the S.E.S. Electronic Shelf Label Ezee Angle & Tiny Rack
registered as a company in 1968 system. S.E.S. are currently the The bolted Ezee Angle and the
and in the early 80’s started world leaders in digital price boltless clip together Tiny Rack
trading as KK Display. In 2008 displays which automates the units are popular light duty indus-
the trading name KK Display was price changes for supermarkets. trial shelving units.
changed to KK Shelving, and the
newly acquired factory in City Premises Shopfitting & Joinery
Deep would trade as Storequip, The group offers a full range of
under the Storequip Group. Over The 2 group owned premises are timber shopfitting products
the period the company has situated in Tulisa Park and City including money market and kiosk
developed and manufactured Deep, Johannesburg, measuring counters, checkouts, wooden
over 5000 different components approximately 37,000 square base boxes and gondola ends,
and continues to look at innovative metres with 27,000 square metres timber cladding for kitchen &
new products. A philosophy of under roof. The manufacturing wine departments, timber fruit &
quality and service has always plants feature many computerized vegetable boats, flower & magazine
been a priority and today KK in-line presses and bending stands and timber bakery display
Shelving and Storequip are market machines, laser cutters, CNC wire tables.
leaders in display equipment and formers, 7 inline punching and
gondola shelving. Storequip, in rolling lines, 7 powder coating Checkouts
the new factory, will focus on the lines, 2 electro plating plants and The group manufactures a range
heavy duty gondola shelving a well equipped tool room. of checkouts specifically designed
systems as well as the light to for the large retail chains, the
heavy duty industrial racking Ser vice majority of which are steel fabri-
systems, whereas KK Shelving cated with vinyl, stainless steel or
will continue to manufacture the The company offers complete rigidised stainless steel tops.
914mm Gondola systems and turnkey projects of retail, wholesale
most of the accessories. Shelvit, a and industrial racking installations Industrial Racking and
group owned company, specializes accompanied by CAD drawings, Mezzanine Floors
in D.I.Y shelving and hooks for the equipment supply and installation 4, 8, 12 and 16 ton Ezee Lok, Louvre,
home garage market. Storequip of large super stores internationally. Link 51 and Polypal - systems are
Electronic Systems is a new suitable for bulk storage areas. Beam
company focusing solely on the Products heights are fully adjustable to meet
S.E.S. Electronic Shelf Labels. the client’s requirements. The 8,
Gondolas 12 and 16 ton systems can support
Product Range A complete range of Gondola mezzanine floors, stairs and
systems are available in light, conveyors to optimize storage space.
The product range includes 8 medium and heavy duty, suitable
gondola systems, 4 industrial for general retail, super stores,
racking systems, mezzanine floors
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STORAGE SOLUTIONS
YOU WANT TO
CERTIFY MY WHAT?
Why would I want to certify my Racking? This is a question facing more and more Warehouse and
Infrastructure Maintenance Managers on a daily basis. Supply Network Africa met with Cullem
McKay, Director of ROS International SA, to look for answers to this seemingly growing question.
To answer this question properly, it is may have, as well as what the system In its basic form, Certification would
important to know exactly what Rack would be able to carry should the represent the Theoretical System
Certification & Load Testing is. Rack defects be rectified. Customers are Specifications, while Load Testing
Certification is the process whereby then given the opportunity to rectify would provide the practical confirma-
a customer’s racking system design, the identified defects and ultimately tion. Load Testing is where Uniformly
installation, condition and carrying certify the racking. When this Distributed Weight is loaded to the
capacity is confirmed andguaranteed. happens, new Load Signs are system in a controlled environment
The period of the guarantee is supplied as well, which are fitted to to confirm both permissible load
typically 12 months, in line with the ends of all rows of racking for capacity and destructive capacity.
SEMA regulations. ROS International all operators to easily see what the ROS International SA boasts its own
SA offers this as a two phase process. capacity of the system they are using internal test studio where samples
Firstly customers racking systems are is. It also shows employees that their of customers rack components are
inspected and every aspect of the employers are doing everything collected and the dismantled items
racking system is confirmed. Secondly, possible to ensure they operate in are replaced with Original Equipment
a detailed Defects and Specifica- a safe working environment. Load Manufacturers items. These samples
tions Report is generated. This tells Testing on the other hand is often are then taken to our studio where
the customers, exactly what may be confused with Rack Certification they are destructively tested.
wrong or what damages the system when in fact they are very different.
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STORAGE SOLUTIONS
At the forefront of
rack maintenance in
South Africa, ROS
5International looks at
reasons why
Racking should
be certified.
International Legislation. have been used. Who do they go that when the system is due for
to now to certify the racking? its annual certification, very little
In many parts of the world, it is a needs to be done in order for the
legal require ment to have your Your commodity profile has changed system to be re-certified. Regardless
racking Certified on an Annual and you are no longer storing he of the reason you may have for
Basis. Locally, many blue chip same good you once where. wanting to certify your storage
companies with International system; it should simply be viewed
Holding are required to adhere Your commodity profile has changed as good practice. There is no
to this legislation as well. Their and you are no longer storing he doubt that at some point, South
International Counter Parts same good you once where. Africa will follow the International
require these certificates be legislation in that your racking
issued on an annual basis. Your racking systems Guarantee system is certified on an annual
has expired. basis.As the leaders in Rack
Insurance requirement Maintenance and Repair in South
Any new racking system, provided Africa ROS International SA is
More and more, insurance it is supplied and installed by a pioneering the market and ensuring
companies are requesting that reputable professional company, countless companies are already
customers provide proof of safe would come with a Guarantee. geared for this.
storage systems. Companies This essentially is your Certificate
already certifying their racking of Carrying capacity. However, Tel: (+27) (0) 11 023 5448
also use this as a means of this would be limited to the Fax: (+27) (0) 86 518 4261
obtaining discounts from insurance duration the supplier committed Email: [email protected]
companies. Should you not have to. Once that has expired, the Web: www.ros-intl.co.za
any certificates of carrying capacity onus is on the customers to
and experience a Rack Collapse, ensure their system is still safe and
Insurance companies may dispute can carrying the loaded required.
claims.
The Next Step
The Racking system may be very
old or in poor condition. Once a customer’s racking
system has been certified by ROS
Numerous companies are faced International SA, we recommend
with the problem of having aging that they enter into a
racking and storage infrastructure maintenance contract with us.
that may still be fit for purpose This is a complementary service,
but customers have no idea on whereby ROS International SA
if it is safe to load or what the will inspect the customers racking
maximum weight capacity of the on a quarterly basis and provide
system is. This problem is com- detailed reports on the status of
pounded by the fact that storage the racking. Provided the repairs
system in use may be the result of are completed by ROS International
many years of expansion projects SA, this service remains
where various suppliers may have complimentary. This also ensures
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STORAGE SOLUTIONS
APC STORAGE SOLUTIONS
SA REACHES NEW
HEIGHTS WITH UNIQUE
INSTALLATION IN 18 M-HIGH
COLD STORAGE FACILITY
APC Storage Solutions SA, the industrial storage solutions
authority in South Africa, recently completed a mobile
storage system installation in a Greenfield multi-temperature,
multi-chamber cold storage facility for Durban-based company,
Idube Cold Storage. The internal height of the cold storage
facility required some planned ingenuity from APC Storage
Solutions SA, which resulted in elevating a casting wiring
harness to conduct the roof installation. It is the first time in
South Africa that a storage system has been installed this way.
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Situated in the Dube Trade Port at lieu of manual handling is one of Storage Solutions SA began their
King Shaka International Airport APC Storage Solution SA’s scope of work in advance of the
in KwaZulu-Natal, Idube provides hallmarks, and the only storage electrical lighting installations and
cold storage facilities for import- solutions company in South Africa still managed to complete the
ers and exporters of perishable to do so. “This is because the project in time and to spec.” APC
goods. To ensure adequate storage Mecalux brand we distribute and Storage Solutions SA concluded
capacity across varying temperatures install, among other reasons, the installation within the allocated
in the 4 700 m² cold store, the means we adhere to European two month period, completing its
facility was divided into three cold safety regulations which neces- scope of work well in advance of
chambers, in which the storage sitates minimal manual handling other contractors. To achieve this,
solution would be installed. The procedures,” Albrecht explains. the company’s personnel worked
contract included the complete One of the cold chambers is used throughout the December holiday
design, supply and installation specifically to handle drums for period, closing only for the four
of storage systems for the three export and designed so that drum religious holidays over the year-end
cold chambers and all associated temperatures can be reduced break. “We selected APC Storage
electronics that facilitate mobile in short times, similarly to that Solutions SA after a rigorous
operations. APC Storage Solutions of a blast freezer. To ensure the tender process,” Rautenbach
SA installed Mecalux
concludes,“with
Movirack® mobile storage
selection based on
solution, designed to
enable increased storage reputation,
by eliminating aisle international experience,
space. The cold storage pricing and their high
facility is approximately quality storage solutions.
As the purpose of our
This is the50% deeper than other facility is to provide a
world class service to
similar facilities in importers, exporters
South Africa, which and local producers of
perishable products,
“first time inmeans the number of
bays usually used is
almost doubled. The which can only be
result is an 8 500 achieved with world
hi-cubed capacity mobile class facilities, we are
now certain we made
South Africastorage system across the correct choice in
selecting APC Storage
three chambers certified Solutions SA for our
to carry 1.4 tonnes storage system
per pallet space. This requirements.”
means the cold storage Training on the operations of
facility is now capable
”of storing 12 000 tonnes of frozen
storage system could accommo-
product. The 18 metre-high roof date the export drums it was systems for semi-automated
installation necessitated drilling specifically designed to contain storage solutions as well as
from the bottom. Using specialised 1.2 X 1.2 metre type M pallets. maintenance training, incorporating
equipment, like scissor jacks for “APC Storage Solutions SA carried the EU Harmonised Standards,
example, APC Storage Solutions out their scope of work among was conducted for Idube personnel
SA elevated a casting wiring some trying working conditions,” and APC Storage Solutions SA
harness which enabled them to says Idube’s Chief Operating provides customer support
conduct the installation from the Officer Hoffie Rautenbach. “In throughout the year, 24 hours a day.
roof down. “This is the first time in addition to Idube being one of the Enquiries:
South Africa that a storage system highest storage facilities
installation has been conducted accommodating uniquely massive Fred Albrecht
Managing Director
in this way,” says Fred Albrecht, loads, other contractors were APC Storage Solutions SA
Tel: 0861 61 61 61
managing director of APC onsite restricting the movement Cell: 082 650 1930
Email: [email protected]
Storage Solutions SA. Although usually required for an installation
using equipment for rigging in of this nature. Additionally, APC Website: www.apcstoragesolutions.co.za
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WAREHOUSING
T oday’s customer occupies a new power position. Their demands
and expectations are ever growing. They want the best product,
more convenience, greater variety, lower prices and they
want it today. Loyalty is no longer dictated by brand, but by the type
of service you can provide. Fall short just once and your customer may
be gone forever.
Competing effectively in today’s landscape comes down to the
strength and execution of your distribution strategy. No longer viewed
as a cost of doing business, distribution becomes a focal point for busi-
ness growth—your ultimate competitive advantage. But it’s a difficult
problem to solve. It takes optimizing numerous complex, intercon-
nected factors – like where to locate fulfillment centers and inventory,
when to add capacity, how to optimize transportation – to get the
greatest return for the business. These type of decisions have to be
made since the consequences will impact the business for years to
come. And even harder than choosing the right path, is getting all the
stakeholders to support it.
For 70 years, Fortna has partnered with the world’s top brands – companies
like ASICS, O’Reilly Auto Parts and MSC and recently with local South African
icons such as Pepkor, Mr Price and Pick n Pay – helping them improve their
distribution operations and transform their businesses.
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WAREHOUSING
EXAMPLES OF OUR SUCCESSES: FORTNA’S DISTRIBUTION
SERVICES INCLUDE:
Accelerating Revenue Growth
Strategy
When ASICS clocked a healthy 20%
surge in revenue for its athletic shoes Our Distribution Strategy Services
and apparel, company leadership help you support growth plans,
wanted to capitalize on the brand’s improve service, reduce costs, increase
momentum. Fortna mapped out a profit and assure organizational
growth strategy, which included the alignment.
design and construction of a highly
efficient 520,000 square-foot Operations Design
distribution facility. The result: ASICS
was quickly able to double its product Let us help you design your distribution
output and keep its financial growth operations to meet your customer’s
racing ahead. service requirements and enable
growth.
Keeping Customers Happy
Operations Implementation
MSC Industrial Supply Co. had a
winning idea to improve customer Our Distribution Operations
satisfaction: provide next day Implementation Service gives you
delivery and offer the latest cut-off a single accountable partner to
time for busy companies to order orchestrate the thousands of tasks
any of its more than 600,000 stocked required to help you bring a new
products. Fortna studied MSC’s distribution operation to life. We
complex warehouse operations and oversee the project from design
found an innovative way to speed through start-up through ongoing
up order cycles without overhauling support to ensure the new operation
its operations. The result: happier is delivered on-time, on-budget and
customers and the largest cost fulfills the business case used to
savings initiative in MSC Industrial’s justify the investment. And at every
history. step along the way, we prepare your
team to successfully lead the new
Driving Business Forward operation into the future.
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LOGISTICS
ANOTHER KEY SUCCESS FOR OUR
SUPPLY CHAIN ACTIVITIES IN AFRICA
Bolloré Logistics teams in South Africa have successfully partnered with Clarins South Africa for a
value-added warehousing solution. The renewable contract is for a five-year period and operations
have been successfully launched, after many months of planning and implementation. These op-
erations will showcase the quality of Bolloré Logistics Supply Chain activities in Africa.
The operations started on 4th value-added operations of kitting the value added warehousing
January 2017, following a 5-month and co-packing are already under services and seeing the
implementation period. Bolloré way and approximately, 3 300 partnership going from strength
Logistics teams created a 000 units will be prepared and to strength. The Bolloré Logistics
dedicated space of 2 800m² dispatched in 2017, destined for South Africa teams remain
in their Pomona warehouse both South Africa and export. enthusiastic about the collabora-
(Johannesburg), equipped with One of the key factors in the tion with this key client: “Our wish
storage racks on seven levels that success of this project has been is to accompany our clients in a
can accommodate 2 400 palettes, the excellent cooperation process of continued improvement
with the potential for additional between the different mobilised with our mutual performance and
facilities for the future expansion Bolloré Logistics entities, notably permanent feedback from both
and growth. In order to allow for the commercial, project and sides. We remain focused on our
the preparation of a large volume operational teams in South Africa, performance indicators and we
of retail orders, under the best supported by the Africa Supply will permanently refine our work
security conditions, the warehouse Chain teams. Clarins has placed process in order to strive for even
has been equipped with dynamic it’s confidence in Bolloré Logistics greater operational excellence,”
shelving and a short rolling South Africa thanks to the quality explained Koen Rombouts, the
conveyor for transporting prepared of its technical solution and of Managing Director of Bolloré
packages. The operations are it’s commercial proposal, which Transport & Logistics South Africa.
run by our WMS – SQUARE (the adequately fits with Clarins’ Bolloré Transport & Logistics
computer system for managing supply chain strategy and its therefore confirms its objective of
the warehouse). After just one business development strategy developing its value-added
week of operations, the client or- in the long run. The Clarins South warehousing activities in South
ders are being handled on time Africa Senior management looks Africa and throughout the rest of
with the required quality and forward to the collaboration with Africa.
operations have stabilised. The Bolloré Logistics with regards to
Bollore Logistics
T: +27 (0) 11 396-0365
M: +27 (0) 83 756-8300
E: [email protected]
W: www.bollore-logistics.com
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FORK TRUCK
Location,
location,
location...
Location is vitally important in often in social media...’the Vaalies Retail Operators, Logistics
most operations, and even more are stealing all our water (and Companies and Forklift Dealers
so when it is a fully fledged control the weather too turn to FMX to help them with this
Supply Chain operation. Location apparently)...traffic is bad...we task than any other. It is easy to
includes such considerations as have no more parking’. All the see why, with more features than
access to major roads, space, hallmarks of a Provincial Economy any other comparable product,
infrastructure, staffing from area, showing great success...we see FMX answers questions not even
water and electricity supply and very little comments about the asked yet, backed by world class
so many more components. increased job opportunity, better service and on –the- nose analytical
Prime examples of these pay, better services, better data...it does not get any better
considerations appear to be the infrastructure...these same people than FMX. Features such as Pre
operations that have sprung up bring with them buying power, -Op Driver Display, Excess Idle Cut
in the Brackengate Business Park, intellectual and financial capital... Out, Low Battery Cut Out, Impact
Brackenfell in Cape Town. Which and the need to spend it...which is Immobilization and Driver
include some retail giants and why Retail, Housing, Food, Behaviour modules bring a level of
others all looking to leverage this Beverages, Schooling and so many transparency and sophistication
prime area. It is safe to say that other industries are expanding.... not often seen. The fascinating
business is booming, and being and seeking prime location. world of Supply Chain has more
accelerated through the influx of Traditionally Supply Chain was links added every day, sprouting
businesses and people from other focussed more on components new directions, new needs, new
provinces, all seeking to take within a product process flow, ways to service them...and new
advantage of superior and efficient now increasingly, there is focus ways to advertise them.
municipal infrastructure.’ says on external factors such as eco
John Valentine Director at Real friendly lighting, parking, roads, T: 0861 000 0834
Telematics. Of course said water, electricity...and yes...all E: [email protected]
infrastructure is also taking a important location. This much W: www.realtelematics.com
pounding from the increased stocked space means more racking,
demand, but can be offset through more pallets, and more machinery
advance planning. We see the to move them speedily, and with
whingeing and whining so often little damage as possible. More
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FORK TRUCK
A complete solution with CE marking
LINDE COMPLETES ITS
LITHIUM-ION MODEL RANGE
Linde Material Handling, manufacturer and solution provider, has once again signifi-
cantly expanded its portfolio of lithium-ion-drive products. Here’s the deal: Wherever you
see Linde on a label, you’ll find Linde inside, too! Unlike other manufacturers, Linde affix-
es a CE marking to all its trucks, including to batteries. This covers servicing and warranty.
There’s a small, but subtle difference Head of Central Service: “As soon Linde Material
though: For its lithium-ion Handling GmbH
equipment, Linde Material Han- as you have a question about
dling doesn’t merely replace the Linde Material Handling
battery; rather, the company has a battery, all you need to do is GmbH, a member of KION
developed a complete solution for GROUP AG, ranks among
each model along with renowned phone and our specially trained the world’s foremost makers
partners. Christophe Lautray, of forklift and warehouse
Sales Managing Director: “The engineer will come to your site.” trucks. With its brands
battery and the truck are perfectly Linde and Fenwick (France),
matched, and need to pass In 2017, Linde is offering the company is the market
extensive tests and examinations leader in Europe. Based on
before being launched on the lithium-ion product lines in all its comprehensive product
market. This generates trust and and service portfolio, Linde
distinguishes our solution from its forklift truck series up to a offers its customers efficient
those of other suppliers.” Linde intralogistics solutions along
equipment maintains a high output five-tonne load bearing capacity, the entire material flow
while providing maximum safety: If chain and operates a global
ever any problems occur with the and is currently expanding its sales and service network
battery, the truck will switch off with offices in over 100
automatically, which minimises portfolio with high-lift, low-lift, countries. The Linde brand is
the risk of accidents. Nor is there the largest company within
any risk of batteries inside Linde and double-deck loader models. the KION Group’s “Industrial
lithium-ion equipment overcharging Trucks & Services” segment
because of recirculating energy. In contrast to conventional lead which generated a total
Tobias Zierhut, Head of Product revenue of approximately
Management at Linde Warehouse acid batteries, the lithium-ion EUR 5.2 billion in the fiscal
Trucks: “Our trucks are an all-round year 2016.
worry-free package for our technology offers numerous
customers.” Specifically, this Contact Linde Material Handling
means: Linde Material Handling advantages: The new
assumes the warranty and liability, Tel: +27(0) 11 723-7000
not only for the truck, but also lithium-ion-type batteries have a [email protected]
for the battery and battery [email protected]
management. “Our service significantly longer service life www.linde-mh.com
network with 8,500 service
technician and contractors in all and maintain a higher output;
regions is one of a kind in the
industry”, says Andreas Schneider, they can be recharged far more
frequently than a conventional
lead acid battery, and they
even allow for intermediate
charging. All Linde trucks have dis-
plays with a battery life icon. This
environmentally friendly
technology also puts an end to
arguments about the supposedly
high prices: For customers, the
considerable operating savings make
the purchase quickly pay back for
itself. Dr Stefan Wenzel, Head of
Linde’s Electrical and Electronic
DevelopmentDepartment:“Ourmodel
calculations of typical customer use
show,aboveall,thatthelithium-iondrive
technology is generally the most
cost-effective solution to multi-shift
operation for our customers.”
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IN 2017, LINDE IS OFFERING LITHIUM-ION PRODUCT LINES IN ALL
ITS FORKLIFT TRUCK SERIES UP TO A FIVE-TONNE LOAD BEARING
CAPACITY, AND IS CURRENTLY EXPANDING ITS PORTFOLIO WITH
HIGH-LIFT, LOW-LIFT, AND DOUBLE-DECK LOADER MODELS
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FORK TRUCK
THE EFG
ENERGY FOR AIMING HIGH.
WHAT MAKES OUR
ELECTRIC FORKLIFT
ENERGY-EFFICIENT?
Save costs and time: No
battery change necessary. Only
interim charge is needed and
benefit from a high
availability of trucks.
Safety: Thanks to minimisation
of damages.
Zero maintenance: No
maintenance necessary such as
refilling water.
Efficient Investment: Li-ion
batteries last 3 times longer
than standard lead-acid
batteries.
5-year warranty: For our
li-ion batteries*
THE EFG WITH LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY
Leaders must lead. And that is components ensures a long life That can all be replaced with
what we do with our combination and low costs for the EFGs with lithium-ion technology, including
of the efficient li-ion technology li-ion technology. Lithium-ion the advantages of short charging
and our versatile EFG electric batteries will replace lead-acid times and higher energy
forklift models. Jungheinrich is the batteries in the future. Jungheinrich characteristics. Converting a
only intralogistics company to offer presented the first forklift truck in Jungheinrich truck fleet to
not only trucks but also batteries the world to feature lithium-ion lithium-ion drive technology is
and chargers from in-house technology as a standard feature even possible where combustion
development and production. at CeMAT 2011. The lead-acid engines trucks still dominate. In
This way, Jungheinrich make sure batteries involve high subsequent 1953 Jungheinrich built its first
that the battery communicates costs after purchase, including electric truck, which lead to 95
perfectly with the truck as well as regular maintenance and areas for percent of Jungheinrich trucks
with the charger. The optimal charging bays that are required. that is currently produces are
connection between all electric driven and was the first to
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courage forklift trucks with materials handling equipment. batteries in-house. Currently
3-phase AC control system in In 2011 Jungheinrich was the first Jungheinrich already offers
1996. For more than 60 years, to incorporate lithium-ion batteries lithium-ion batteries as a feature
lead-acid batteries have been the into electric pallet trucks and at on over 90 percent of its electric
standard form of energy storage this time the only intralogistics truck models. And the latest vehicles
in electrically operated trucks, but company that not only produce using conventional lead-acid
lithium-ion batteries are becoming trucks, but also the associated batteries can also easily be
increasingly popular in the charging systems and batteries converted to lithium-ion technology.
LITHIUM-ION – THE 5 YEAR WARRANTY ON
WAY FORWARD ALL LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
With energy-efficient solutions In addition to in-house development
from Jungheinrich, customer are and production, Jungheinrich also
able to tap enormous potential now offers 5-year warranty on all
savings with rising energy prices. lithium-ion batteries. If the capacity
If the Total Cost of Ownership falls below 65 percent of its
(TCO) has been accurately recorded, nominal capacity within the
including the cost of charging warranty lifetime of either 5
areas and charging infrastructure, years or 10,000 hours of
as well as the expense of battery operation, Jungheinrich will repair
changes, and considered in or exchange the lithium-ion
addition how much energy could battery free of charge, using its
be saved, it would already be local after-sales team to assist
more economical today for many with the exchange or repair. Nearly
companies to switch to all Jungheinrich trucks are now
lithium-ion technology. Jungheinrich available with lithium-ion batteries.
is making a contribution towards
a sustainable and resource- o T: +27 (0) 10 596 8460
conserving alignment of the o E: [email protected]
economy and setting new standards o W: www.jungheinrich.co.za
in lithium-ion technology.
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FORK TRUCK User Responsibilities
1. The installation of the racking
RACKING
should be in accordance with
REQUIREMENTS FOR the manufacturer’s
requirements.
END-USERS IN SOUTH AFRICA 2. The use of the equipment
should be according to the
Introduction condition or situation which may load notices provided by the
Stacking refers to the building of Supplier.
stacks which consist of arise from the activities of such 3. Regular inspections should be
successive tiers, one on top of performed.
the other. Shelving or racking are employer or user. Based on this, 4. Any damaged component
terms used to organise the stacking should be taken out and re-
process and mitigate the risk of OHSAS 18001 Health and Safety paired by suitably trained
stacks falling over. For the personnel according to Figure
purpose of this document racking Standard requires that an 1 Damage classification flow-
as applied in warehouses will be chart.
used. organization shall implement 5. Personnel should be trained
and competent in the use of
Statutory Requirements procedures to cover situations material handling
The only statutory reference in equipment such as lift trucks.
the Occupational Health & Safe- where the absence could lead to 6. The user must ensure that the
ty Act, Act 85 of 1993 (OHSAct) pallets are in good condition,
is in General Safety Regulations 8 deviations from the OH&S policy are appropriate for the
(GSR8) which is very general with racking system provided, and
no specific reference to issues of and objectives. Not withstanding loads are correctly stacked on
risk assessment or inspections. pallets.
However, GSR2 states that every the requirements mentioned 7. No alterations shall be made
employer and every user of without the approval of the
machinery shall make an evaluation above, there are no National manufacturer or supplier.
of the risk attached to any 8. End frame protectors should
Standard (SANS) addressing racking. be installed for truck operated
racking.
Europe is currently working on a 9. The warehouse should be ade-
quately lit to allow safe use of
set of standards but will not be lift trucks and the
handling pallets.
finished for quite a while. Due to 10. All racking shall be marked
with clear load notices. See
their Machinery Directive, all the Fig.2 SEMA Load Notice
requirements set out in the Unacceptable practices
standards might not be applicable 10.1 To position a pallet against
the rack upright or beam
to our conditions. The only other end connector.
“applicable” source of information 10.2 To nudge one pallet with
another in an attempt to
is from the Storage Equipment move or re-align loads
Manufacturers’ Association 10.3 Drag or slide pallets on or
against support beams or
(SEMA) based in the UK. They structure.
have several Codes of Practice Inspections
Regular inspections of the racking
and Guidelines addressing the is required using the 3 level
hierarchical approach :
safe design, installation and use
of storage equipment. A summary
of their recommended practices
follows
.
Rack designed for certain 1000kg 1000kg
number, size and weight of MAX MAX
pallets e.g. 2x1000kg CHEP. If
wrong size, weight or number 1000kg 1000kg Important parameters in
used then possible overload of MAX MAX bay load. If pitch is increased
beam and rack e.g. bay load will reduce
3x1000kg EURO
1000kg 1000kg Key parameters in bay load.
MAX MAX If the beam is raised or
Maximum weight in a 5000KG removed then bay load will
bay i.e. summation of all Maximum bay reduce. May cause collapse.
pallets in the bay must not
Doesn’t sound important
exceed this value. but a key parameter in beam
Figure 1 : SEAM Load Notice design. Can halve beam
load if wrong.
44 Supply Network Africa - Sep/Oct 2017
FORK TRUCK position of the pallets on the 1. Vertical beam deflection
racking/floor when loaded Page -4-
1. Damage inspection 12. Incorrect load and
All warehouse personnel should information notices 2. Vertical beam deflection
be trained to identify damage 13. Overloading unloaded
immediately to ensure proper 14. Instability of unit loads (load
action is taken immediately to to be placed in one operation) 3. Lateral beam deformation
ensure the safety of al involved. 15. Incorrect size of unit loads when unloaded
Refer to Figure 1 for guidance.
3. Annual/bi-annual 4. Beam end connector damage
2. Weekly inspections inspection 5. Beam end connector locks
from ground level The inspection should be carried 6. Uprights
Warehouse supervisors should out by a “technically competent” 7. Bracing
undertake regular documented person and shall include the 8. Base plate
inspections to identify and act following : 9. Rack protection
upon any damage. This inspection 10. Row spacer
should be carried out weekly, but 11. Height to depth ratios
the frequency may be varied 12. Ties to building (if applicable)
according to particular operational
conditions. Rack is damaged
The following safety items Access the damage and classify in
should be included : accordance with SEMA codes
1. Incorrect location of beam
RED AMBER GREEN
connectors
2. Looseness of floor connec- Identify offload all 1. Identify damage for repair Record the extent of the
affective bays of 2. Order replacement material damage and re-assess at the
tions racking and repair 3. Ensure all locations affective by the next inspection which must take
3. Dislodgement of accessories damage before place within a 12 month period
4. Spillage of goods damage are not loaded or reloaded
5. Floor soiling re-use after the goods are removed If the severity of
6. Lift truck deficiencies 4. Make repairs as soon as possible the damage has in
7. Missing beam connector
The necessary If repairs are not The necessary repairs creased
locks repairs or carried out within or replacement of
8. Missing row spacers all damage parts are If there is no change to the
9. Wrong type of pallets replacement of all 4 weeks. damage level, continue to monitor
10. Incorrect location of the loads damaged parts are correctly carried out.
correctly carried at normal inspection level and
on the pallets intervals.
11. Incorrect location of the out.
Continue to service
Return to service Return to service
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materials. Stab A Load as the leader pallet inverters, freezer doors,
STAB A LOAD Dock Systems was and pioneer in this space we are aircraft hangar doors, bug/bird
establish in 1992, specializing in the constantly researching and introducing protection doors, fire rated doors,
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handling solutions for warehouse, with the aim of applying first world currently include retail, warehousing,
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etc across Southern Africa. It was in Africa. With over 70 years of pharmaceutical, chemical, abattoirs/
1995 Stab A Load partnered with combined experience in our meat processing, mining, agriculture,
Kelley Dock Systems (USA) and organization and coupled with some railways, harbors, airports, logistics
introduced to the South African market of our overseas partners, makes Stab and transport sectors.
the Kelley FX Air powered Dock A Load the logical choice for all your In order to meet the demands of the
Leveller. This unit created much materials handling and docking industry Stab A Load, its branches
excitement in the industry and it requirements. Our footprint extends and dealers have a well trained staff
wasn’t long until it became the NO1 though out South Africa, with our compliment of over 300 employees
sold dock leveller in Southern Africa head office based in Johannesburg, in South Africa alone and with this
and across the globe. In 1997 Stab A branch in KZN and authorized dealers current infrastructure we are able to
Load introduced sectional insulated in the Western Cape, Port Elizabeth, offer unrivaled sales and aftersales
doors as a superior solution to the East London, Namibia, Nelspruit and support to our clientele.
conventional galvanized roller Swaziland. Our product range
shutter door and uninsulated consists of the following product sets T: +27 (0) 11 900-3909
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choice for the majority of warehouse
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FREIGHT FORWARDING
GOOD LOGISTICS
MAKES COMPANIES
LOOK GREAT.
In a world of instant gratification good logistics makes companies look great. Choosing a freight
clearing and forwarding agent becomes a crucial element in delivering an efficient supply chain.
Supply Network Africa spoke to Eric Pillay, managing director of Pro-Active Shipping & Freight
Solutions, about what to look out for.
Same-day shipping, overnight delivery, certain decisions and the impact all of and Durban. “We own our own fleet of
direct door-to-door – consumers want it this has on the entire supply chain, brings vehicles which allows us to handle not
now and they want it cheaper than ever tremendous value to the business,” he only the clearing and forwarding portion
before. As the supply chain continues explains. “All of this introduces good logistics but also the transport,” he says.
to grapple with the complexities of meeting which ensures you don’t lose opportunities, “This introduces flexibility for our
these new age demands, the that you have the right products on hand clients, but also allows us to keep control
differentiating factor is often just at the right time and that you ultimately over the cargo and costs.” The company
having the right partner. Leaner, faster save money and build your brand over the are also actively involved with the South
and more profitable supply chain long run.” An important element these African Association of Freight Forwarders
solutions requires clearing and forwarding days is information and communication. (Saaff). “Belonging to an industry
agents that are dependable, reliable and “From a service perspective it is crucial accredited organisation gives clients
cost effective, says Pillay. “That does not that agents are up to date with where peace of mind as it offers them a recourse
mean they are cheap,” he says. “Often cargo is at any given time and are able to but also speaks directly to the
there is a distortion between what is share that with their clients. Daily updates trustworthiness of the partner they are
cheap and what is cost effective. In the on the status of shipments is a must.” choosing.” He says constantly monitoring
clearing and forwarding industry cheap According to the MD the value of a good and measuring all aspects of their
simply means longer and that does not agent lies in their dependability, performance allows the company to stay
mean cost effective.” Pillay says choosing reliability and cost effectiveness. “These abreast of industry trends and to address
a good agent goes a long way in delivering attributes are the differentiating factors challenges successfully. “Ultimately our
confidence that one’s cargo will arrive and give that value added service where goal is to ensure a hassle free experience,
not only safe and sound but also on time. the very specific needs of any given a smooth supply chain that is efficient and
He says it is essential that an agent have customer can be met,” he says. “Having cost effective where our clients can focus
the necessary knowledge and a close relationship with an agent and on their core business and let us worry
experience to advise on the various forwarder is extremely valuable in this about the rest.”
options available to move cargo from regard.” It is an industry, says Pillay
one place to another. “Moving the cargo that has no room for error as even one Pro-Active Shipping
is one thing, but doing this efficiently and mistake can have disastrous consequences. & Freight Solutions
cost effectively is completely another. Established in 2006 Pro-Active Shipping & Tel: 011869 6776
An agent that knows the industry inside Freight Solutions have continued to invest
out, that understand the various tariffs in its skills base and resources. The
and duties, the knock-on effects of company now has offices in Johannesburg
“Pro-Active Shipping
& Freight Solutions”
Pro-Active Shipping was established in 2006 by Eric Pillay and
Rennisha Pillay,
We are proud to offer Forwarding, clearing and transport services,
Our Experienced staff will take care of all your logistical needs whether
Airfreight, Seafreight or Road Freight,
We have a wide range delivery vehicles consisting of light to heavy vehicles,
Our team handles small parcels to shipping containers to High and Heavy
machinery to and from SA to all parts of the globe,
Having a combined experience in excess of 60 Years in this industry helps
us ensure services excellence,
We have Branches in Durban and Johannesburg and associate compa-
nies at all other major ports of entry,
Tel: 011869 6776 Email: [email protected] Web:www.proactiveshipping.co.za
Supply Network Africa - Sep/Oct 2017 47
SCANNING & BARCODING
HOW BARCODE TRACKING CAN TRANSFORM SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
With 24% of customers prepared to distribution centers. Every company computers like Newland’s MT65
abandon their basket if delivery isn’t has a different supply chain, but Beluga II Android PDA are equipped
fast enough, it is clear that consumers barcode scanners can be used every with such engines and can heighten
want instantaneous results and step of the way to track and trace transparency and increase accuracy.
gratification. Next-day delivery has products, parts, and people. They form an ideal solution for
become a household term and some applications like stock count and can
retailers promise to have a package Newland EMEA, a world-class producer be taken along by couriers to further
on your doorstep the very same day. of barcode scanners, mobile computers, track the location and delivery to the
There is more pressure than ever to scan engines and price checkers, is customer. For those operations that
have a transparent and efficient supply one of the fastest-growing companies require a variety of applications and
chain. Companies are scrambling to that can streamline this process. functions, Newland’s NQuire Tough
keep up with rising demands while From the moment, the supplier prints Tab 8” Windows tablet could be an
maintaining a supply chain that offers the barcode, wireless handheld agile tool to improve tracking and
real-time insights, security and scanners like the HR1550 Wahoo 1D inventory control. Designed to
traceability. That’s why businesses scanner and the HR3290 Marlin can be used in a variety of extreme
are increasingly turning to barcode help employees identify products in environment, the device could
tracking technology to keep their supply their warehouse, while keeping them enhance the efficiency of a workforce
chain simple and efficient. mobile enough to move around with- and mobilize teams. A single barcode
out the limitations of a cord. However, can contain data including how the
Since becoming a workplace staple in for more complex supply chain box should be packaged, on which
1974, when the first item was scanned management applications, they may floor it should be stored and what
at the checkout of a supermarket, not suffice and mobile computers should be included on the shipping
the technology has spread from just can offer a solution. A product’s label. The 8” multi-touch display
point-of-sale applications to a myriad packaging and barcodes are crafted from Corning® Gorilla® Glass
of industries. In the supply chain, the vulnerable to damage during its journey means warehouse employees can
consistent use of barcode scanners from the supplier to the customer. To see all the information they need to
can use the information stored on ensure accurate supply chain route each product properly right on
both 1D (linear) and 2D (such as QR management despite such damage, the screen. Additionally, the rugged
codes) to help businesses keep track redundant information and error
of their inventory. While customer corrections are typically included in design and IP67 rating of the device
demands increase rapidly, so do barcodes to ensure readability. As a give peace-of-mind when working
advancements in barcode scanning. manufacturer of their own scanning outdoors or in a dusty environment.
The result is a new level of efficiency engines, Newland goes one step Newland provides a wide range of
in the supply chain, ensuring further. Their scanners have been products that include both Android
products get into the right hands optimized to be snappy and efficient, and Windows solutions, corded and
quicker than ever and optimizing even when faced with a ripped, cordless solutions and fixed and
operations in warehouses and scratched or folded label. Mobile mobile solutions. Through barcode
scanning, they help expedite each
step of the supply chain, keeping
efficiency high and customers happy.
48 Supply Network Africa - Sep/Oct 2017
SCANNING & BARCODING Stationary Scanners Handheld Scanners
Desktop Scanners
PDA’s and Symphones OEM Scanning Engines Micro Kiosks and Tablets
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Supply Network Africa - Sep/Oct 2017 49
PACKAGING
50 YEARS OF
CODING, MARKING
AND LABELLING
EXPERTISE
Pyrotec PackMark – the machinery
division of Pyrotec, a privately-owned
and managed business established in
1966 – offers a comprehensive range of
labelling, coding, print and apply labelling
equipment, and consumables. Through
its exclusive distribution partnerships in
southern Africa, Pyrotec PackMark supplies
a vast portfolio of world-class equipment
from international manufacturers such
as Markem-Imaje, ALTech, and Accraply
Machine Systems, and a selection of
other brands.
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