The supply chain landscape is constantly evolving, and 2025 promises to bring significant changes driven by...
Store fulfilment across Southern Africa, nationwide home deliveries to Bash e-commerce customers, and highly automated...
After more than 3 years of extensive collaboration with PEP, Manhattan WMS has been successfully implemented in the new...
Free your new WMS to deliver increased efficiency, accuracy, and inventory control.Not just mild relief from your...
Encountering trust issues? The best way to know if you can trust somebody is to trust them. What if you’re working with...
Trying to decide on the right WMS? Here’s 3 steps from someone who did having learned them the hard way! Good...
Warehouse management may seem like a straightforward business when looking at it from a distance. Digging a bit deeper,...
What’s the difference? Why do you need both? How do you make both a success?
“Another system? It’s all too hard!”Are you standing in the way of your own success?
…because your solutions are kind of important when it comes to your name staying on the payroll.
Your competitive advantage is what keeps you out in front. What are you doing to strengthen your organisation’s...
Businesses are under huge pressure to streamline operations, exceed changing consumer demand patterns and...
As your customer and business requirements change, your supply chain and supporting systems need to adapt. If your ERP...
It’s time to implement a Warehouse Management System in your business. What now? Your implementation is guided by your...
Choosing software for your warehouse may not seem like a huge decision, but it directly impacts the financial and...
The APICS Dictionary, 13th edition, defines supply chain management as “the design, planning, execution, control, and...
Covid isn’t over. It won’t disappear either. Its impact today depends on where you are in the world. But in broad...
Ever wondered how you can start warehouse operations smoothly and keep them going that way each and every day, then...
Before you embark on an OMS implementation, you’ll need to make sure that you have a full view of what to expect, how...
While warehouses date back to second century BC Rome (to store grain, olive oil, wine, food, clothing, and marble), the...
An organised warehouse is an efficient warehouse, with excellent management guiding KPIs for maximum profitability....
To secure any measurable success in the current economic climate of minimal stability and maximum competition, it’s...
As a third-party logistics service provider, you are more than aware of the multifarious demands on your clients’...
Typically, a 3PL ecommerce fulfilment agency takes an embedded, strategic approach to managing a client company's...
As a 3PL you need to deliver a high quality, flexible, cost effective solution to your end customers. This is...
Managing employees in your warehouse, whether you are in the Middle East, South Africa, or any other location...
Warehouse management is a complex task. Find out why benchmarking matters and how your warehouse management software...
Measuring your warehouse efficiency and productivity is crucial to achieving your business goals. Here’s how you can...
As the speed and agility of supply chains evolves, the way in which labour resources are optimised also needs to evolve...
With globalisation turning the world into a “global village”, local businesses need to start benchmarking against...
We are proud to announce that Manhattan Associates has been named a Leader in 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for...
South Africa’s leading value retailer Pepkor, through its subsidiary PEP Stores - the biggest single-brand retailer in...
Quick commerce, rapid delivery, serving the ‘instant needs’ market. Call it what you’d like, but the uber-convenience...
The last twelve months have been another particularly tough year for business all round, not least in the retail space....
Going live with a supply chain solution (WMS, TMS, Omni-channel, etc.) reaps massive benefits in streamlining your...
The growth rate in e-commerce in Africa & the Middle East has been modest so far but it is well-positioned to grow over...
In times where supply chain all over the world must adapt to rapidly changing demands, government regulations, and...
The customer is king, but it can be hard to predict what the king will need from your business. The customer demand...
We are pleased to announce a new partnership with B-Connect and HO Group in Egypt.
In the final part of this four part series, Tim shares where Tarsus is now, what they have managed to achieve, and how...
In the third of this four-part series, Michael Badwi and Tim Proome talk about the journey to optimisation. Tim shares...
It takes more than an OMS to achieve consistent fulfillment, sales and support. It takes a leader. A leader in...
A single application capable of visualizing, controlling and engaging an entire supply chain.
Skyrocketing volumes, shorter delivery windows, and volatile capacity have increased the complexity of logistics...
Before going live with a world class warehouse management solution, it is essential to have your warehouse staff...
Michael Badwi and Tim Proome, discuss the cultural change that occurred within Tarsus during the deployment and...
Join us, as Tim Proome, Supply Chain Executive at Tarsus Distribution, takes us through the customer journey...
Keeping a handle on demand fluctuations can be a little like herding cats. We look at the unmatched benefits of...
With made-to-order products, personalised service, and priority shipping becoming the norm, your warehouse operations...
Demands of consumers are expanding, and the capabilities within an eCommerce WMS and OMS will provide supply chains...
Warehousing in Saudi Arabia is embracing structural revisions as a response to rapidly changing demand drivers and...
Organising a well-functioning warehouse for eCommerce constitutes a key aspect in the management of a successful online...
We don’t need to tell you how critical warehousing and shipping are to your eCommerce business. Timeliness and accuracy...
A WMS will enhance your business' operations and boost efficiency and accuracy throughout your warehouse. The desired...
No one can be prepared for a catastrophe like a pandemic, but often clients aren’t expecting a magical solution from...
"Artificial Intelligence" and "Machine Learning" have recently become buzzwords across different verticals, but what do...
The capabilities of your supply chain are determined by the decisions you take in response to supply chain drivers, but...
With the implementation of new and varied software throughout the business landscapes, the reliance on master data and...
Retail history and social psychology offer a glimpse into how the pandemic could change consumers' attitudes, behaviors...
By drastically reducing the amount of labour your team does, eliminating processing errors, and consolidating...
A WMS is undoubtedly a way to transform your business, but what does than mean in dollars and cents? How much are you...
The more information we can access, the better - and this is as true for warehousing as it is for any other big...
Team training is a key element in a successful warehouse implementation. Even the best system in the world cannot...
While we know an ROI on your WMS investment is inevitable, clients want to know when they will start to see it in some...
You need a partner who has an ear to the ground and their eye on the sky. Supply Chain Junction is a warehousing...
Ultimately, the proof of any system is in the outcome. Supply Chain Junction and Manhattan Associates know how superior...
When you go live with a best of breed WMS, you will find your business making gains in multiple areas, which is exactly...
Technology, software and automation are now matching the demand for improved customer control and expectation, and the...
Do you have the right team on board to select the right warehouse management solution components?
A (supply) chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Don’t let it be your data. Among the steps you are proactively...
In 2020 successful supply chain management is more critical to the economy than ever before. Following on from the core...
Approval of any large-scale software solution ultimately hinges on how much it costs. Knowing the total outlay,...
Here we look at 11 steps you can take in preparation for your warehouse management system (WMS), to help ensure that...
How long is a piece of string?! That depends on multiple factors, but the short answer is that for a first-time...
Now that you know you need a WMS, you need to decide on which WMS and implementation provider best suits your business...
To remain competitive in the marketplace - and keep your customers and supply chain partners - you know it is time to...
These times of chaos are leading us to great changes in our businesses, where it is a case of evolve or perish. Are you...
Identifying and understanding the key drivers behind the ROI for a WMS can help you ensure you have the necessary...
There are three levels of inventory insights which you need in your warehouse in order to succeed with the urgent...
E-commerce warehouses need to be able to handle individual orders quickly and efficiently and often deal with VIP...
Today retailers are understanding that the best time to establish omnichannel functionalities is five years ago… the...
We don’t just care about your smart warehouse and how our software can help you to shape your business’ transition to...
On Monday Saudi Arabia announced that it was tripling taxes on basic goods, raising them to 15% on 1 July, and cutting...
Traditional bricks and mortar retail is under attack globally, with retailers struggling to compete with the growing...
Is your picking strategy holding you back? Surprisingly, it might be! If you’re struggling to improve operational...
The Middle Eastern consumer today: Shifts in consumer expectations and behaviour, which were evident in the results of ...
Over the past few years of digital transformation in the retail sphere, changing customer behaviours, and new demands,...
Supply chains are under pressure ordinarily, and in current times with a sweeping pandemic affecting countries from the...
E-commerce is still said to be in its infancy in the Middle East, compared to other regions in the world, and has begun...
In business change is inevitable, but growth is optional. Selecting a WMS system for a growing business in the UAE or...
Sustainable competitive advantage is the key to business success. It is the force that enables a business to have...
The modern competitive environment requires redesigning of functionality for warehouses to deliver the desired results...
When we look at the benefits of a WMS in your warehouse, distribution center, supply chain, or business, we generally...
It’s that time of year again. As we’re about to enter 2020, we’re looking back at how this year’s trends compared to...
To make sure your warehouse runs successfully, you need a well designed warehouse layout. Find out how your warehouse...
We’ve worked with several companies who progressed through the stages of pick technology evolution, from paper to RF,...
Technology in all sectors of the economy is progressing at a rapid pace. To keep up, warehouses need to be equipped...
If you’re serious about streamlining your warehouse operations, then this is a great place to start. Grocery shopping...
Your warehouse is the heart of your business. When it’s operating at peak productivity levels, it reduces costs,...
Wave planning and simultaneous use of waveless technologies can have an immense impact on your efficiency,...
Optimising your warehouse processes helps you reduce your expenses, increase your revenue and working capital, and...
Implementing a WMS is a step toward efficiency, productivity, and quality, and to get the best of these benefits, it’s...
Slotting optimisation is a great way to boost productivity and profitability in your warehouse. Here’s how your...
Your warehouse is a keystone in your supply chain, and more and more, supply chain executives (and those in warehouse...
With a larger reliance on data than ever before, the warehouse management, distribution, and supply chain industries...
Whether you are in food, pharmaceuticals, electronics, or other industries, a lot and serial tracking tool that is...
As a warehouse manager, using the functions of your WMS to support your yearly stock take with cycle counting is...
A yearly stocktake helps you to maintain your inventory levels and minimise your losses in retail or wholesale...
A good warehouse management system implementation should help you to ensure that products and stock automatically move...
Any business that transports time-sensitive goods – whether it is fresh produce, consumer goods, or industrial...
As a 3PL, your main objective is to efficiently and professionally deliver on your clients’ promises. This means that...
A common KPI in a growing business is to improve the bottom line of your distribution centre. Margins vary wildly...
If you are operating a traditional, desktop-based WMS, you have probably run into some challenges around labour and...
Most businesses with warehouse components suffer a great deal loss due to inventory shrinkage caused by theft within...
Each warehouse is different, presenting its own set of challenges, limitations, and advantages, with solutions that...
We’ve spent a large amount of time monitoring, optimising, and troubleshooting warehouse processes, in order to...
The growth of omnichannel shopping and fulfilment has created a new mission for companies to get closer to the...
Without a superior and tailored-to-you WMS, you may find your business suffering in multiple areas, with inefficient...
To deal with growing e-commerce demand, many companies have been forced to increase investment in labour, equipment and...
Supply Chain Junction is a proud Geo-Partner of Manhattan Associates, a firm that enables us to deliver the top-ranked...
Immobile stock is not an asset: the longer it sits in your warehouse, the more it costs your business. Looking...
Your supply chain efficiency and effectiveness make a massive impact on the overall success of any business. To boost...
Warehouse operations productivity hinges on 3 coordinated functions: your workforce, your customers and orders, and...
Retail has spread over multiple channels, and instead of the simplified “bricks and mortar” shopping experience,...
Whatever your industry, you know that a process overhaul is likely to create change throughout your organisation,...
In our first blog The Modern Warehouse we covered how omnichannel shopping has meant both B2B companies and B2C...
They say change is inevitable and if you work in warehouses, you’ve seen it. Order profiles are different these days....
Currently, in thousands of warehouses across the world, many of the essential processes are still being performed...
On the surface, it appears obvious that the success to achieving a smart business is process efficiency. Naturally, the...
The Supply Chain Junction (SCJ) and Manhattan Associates 6th Annual User Conference took place mid-March at the...
Ready to take your business to the next level and implement a WMS? Here are 5 excellent reasons why you should choose...
Warehouse automation has been around for decades and has helped distribution centers improve productivity and downtime...
Missing inventory is a common nightmare in disorganised warehouses, leading to inconvenience and losses with a massive...
With so many moving parts, a true omnichannel customer experience can be a difficult thing to get right. Here’s a few...
What happens after the initial WMS implementation? We’re demystifying the long-term relationship and responsibilities...
I now pronounce you WMS provider and customer. This warehouse management system implementation process guide will talk...
It’s that time of year again. As we’re about to enter 2019, we’re looking back at how this year’s trends compared to...
When it comes to keeping up with technology and adapting to consumer demands, wholesalers are falling behind retailers...
In the newest Wave™ report for Omnichannel Order Management Systems, Forrester evaluated ten vendors across 40 criteria...
Each and every day you want your warehouse operations to run smoothly and keep them that way for the entire shift, but...
Your WMS is a powerful tool that will help you to maximise your existing or new distribution centre space constraints,...
It’s time for warehouse managers to ditch the desk and spend more time on your warehouse floor supervising operations...
Looking to boost productivity in your warehouse and smooth workflow? Its potentially time to consider whether...
Customer service is the only thing differentiating you from your competitors. Find out how the right WMS can help give...
According to Manhattan Associates, there are three levels of inventory insights which you need in your warehouse in...
Implementing a warehouse management system (WMS) can be a valuable asset for your business, but you need to ensure that...
Think you’re having a bad day at work? Take a look at these five warehousing fails that will make you cringe (and be...
Manhattan Associates is proud to be a leader this year in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems...
How does your business handle inventory control? Having a detailed view of your warehouse lets you treat it with more...
Over the years I have filled in dozens of RFP’s and then subsequently have been involved in the implementation that...
Value Added Tax (VAT) hasn’t increased in South Africa for 25 years. In our already struggling economy, what effect...
Implementing an inventory optimisation solution is about understanding what inventory you need to ensure you meet...
Effective communication is a crucial element to the success of your supply chain, but somehow it’s an area that’s often...
The right warehouse management system is a powerful productivity tool when implemented successfully. Here’s a list of...
Omnichannel retail is not just the way of the future, it’s happening in the here and now, and smart businesses need to...
Data integrity is the difference between being able to keep promises to end customers, or running around trying to find...
2018 has arrived, and we’re looking at the supply chain trends we think we’ll see more of during the next year.
Are you one of the companies still running the warehouse on the host system inventory module or on an outdated locator...
Inventory optimization is a proven vehicle to gain competitive value through reduced buffer stock, freed-up working...
In most companies, the supply chain is viewed as a mission-critical system. In the very best performing companies, the...
The basic function of a warehouse is to provide an efficient means to store inventory and to dispatch ordered goods in...
What if the colour isn't quite right, is the wrong size or you just don't love it the way you thought you would when...
We have witnessed scenarios where order pickers head off to a SKU's "permanent storage" location, at the farthest...
Wholesalers know better than most that an efficient supply chain is a competitive advantage, and more often than not...
The degree of sophistication in supply chain management and optimisation technologies has advanced. Supply chain...
As Retailers make store stock available for purchase online they immediately see an increase in online sales – it’s a...
The advent of online shopping has and will continue to change consumer shopping habits for ever. As a result, some...
With the advent of Omni-Channel retailing and the depth and breadth of supply chain and product data available to...
They certainly have a lot more information than in the past, or at least have had for a while. In my first job as a...
Before you invest 10’s of millions in a new or expanded facility take a little time and science to see how you can...
The advance ship notice (ASN) is essentially an electronic communication from a vendor or supplier to its customer...
A business’ peak season can place a huge demand on its internal warehousing and distribution capabilities and without...
The BRIC trading bloc, which comprises the emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China. BRICS, as it is now...
I must have watched Peter Pan and the Lost Boys hunt through Never Never Land searching for Hook's treasure with my 4...
Staying ahead of customer demand and delivering orders is a huge challenge for most companies. If you don't have enough...
Inventory inaccuracy is one of the most important things for any warehouse. If left unchecked, inventory inaccuracy can...
Supply Chain Junction are proud vendors of Manhattan WMS, and we want to tell you why.
Is “Slotting Optimisation” likely to be one of the next “hot” supply chain management software applications?
Companies are looking for greater visibility of supply chain costs and activities so they can plan resources more...
Supply Chain Junction customer, The Foschini Group, the South African fashion and lifestyle retailer giant, has won...