Clothing producers sound warning
[Mathabo le Roux] In a move that should ease anxieties for textile and clothing manufacturers in developing countries exporting to the US, the US House of Representatives has agreed to monitor textile and apparel imports from China when quotas expire at the end of this year. 1 Dec 2008 13:53

Launch of supplychainforesight 2009
The sixth annual supplychainforesight survey initiated and sponsored by Barloworld Logistics, has been launched to the industry. This year's survey will continue the trend of its successful predecessors by exploring groundbreaking aspects of supply chain and logistics practices in South Africa. 14 Nov 2008 11:48

Supply chain management awards open for entry
The nominations for the third annual Supply Chain Management (SCM) Education Excellence Awards are open. Hosted by SAPICS (The Association for Operations Management of Southern Africa), with the participation of the Federation of Supply Chain Management Professionals, the awards will take place in April 2009. 31 Oct 2008 11:28

The green supply chain: Cutting out weak links
[Vivian Wagner] As companies evaluate their carbon footprints, supply chains are one area of business that have come under increased scrutiny. Making the complex network of manufacturers, packagers, shippers, wholesalers and retailers greener protects the environment, saves energy, and ultimately reduces costs. 29 Oct 2008 06:07

Bio-fuels production dominates Africa's arable land
[Michael Appel] With the global demand for the production of bio-fuels growing, Africa's arable land once used for food production is increasingly being used to grow crops for the cleaner more sustainable alternative to oil. 28 Oct 2008 06:02

High food prices are here to stay
[Robert Laing and Kea Modimoeng] Consumers have been waiting months for deflation at the farm gate to appear on their grocery bills. 21 Oct 2008 11:40

Shortage of seeds threatens small grain production in Zim
The unavailability of seeds is threatening to hamper plans by the Zimbabawean government to promote the production of small grains this farming season. 9 Oct 2008 06:15

Motlanthe: Scientists must find ways to ensure food security
[Bathandwa Mbola] President Kgalema Motlanthe has urged several African scientists to come up with new technological advances in their field to tackle high food prices. 9 Oct 2008 06:11

Crisis eases somewhat
[Shannon Sherry] Consumers can expect some relief from rocketing food prices in the year ahead as bumper harvests worldwide signal that the worst of the global crisis might be over. Increases will slow and prices are expected to consolidate at higher levels once the dust settles. 3 Oct 2008 11:00

European parcel volumes resilient against economic adversity
[Erik Van Baaren] Although the recent credit crunch and resulting economic uncertainty are affecting the growth potential of the European express industry, the main effects will be on the use of different modes of transport and profitability rather than on overall levels of parcel volumes. Indeed, supply chain rationalisation, internationalisation and business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce are continuing to drive industry growth. 3 Oct 2008 06:03

Mars' melamine test results in
In response to the melamine crisis currently affecting the dairy industry in China, which has seen Cadbury's recalling its sweets and has South African ports on high alert for contaminated products, Mars Foods has issued a statement disclosing the results of its own product testing. 30 Sep 2008 13:20

Seardel stock firmer after losses shock
[Mathabo le Roux] Clothing and textile manufacturer Seardel has finally clarified the extent of its expected losses for the year to June. 29 Sep 2008 10:41

Freys wins Famous Brands Supplier of the Year award
Freys Food Brands has scooped the title of Famous Brands Supplier of the Year 2008 both in the Perishables category and as the overall Supplier of the Year. In the process, the company was also awarded the title of Key Account Manager of the Year 2008. 25 Sep 2008 06:09