By closing the loop on the last mile of distribution, greater insight into purchasing patterns and other trends can be gained. This in turn aids more intelligent manufacturing, distribution and decision-making. Ultimately, this results in better service for the end consumer, which in turn drives increased sales and profitability across the chain.

Supply chain success doesn’t rely solely on the end-user. We need to create a better customer experience for all customers throughout the RTM.

In this interview, Andrew Dawson discusses how MACmobile can help spaza shop owners in sustaining their businesses.

Van Sales creates lack of visibility, which makes orders and sales difficult to track, and it is challenging to accurately forecast demand. Adding automation streamlines the entire Supply Chain.

By Andrew Dawson | 4 October 2021 | Published on BusinessBrief ‘Line of sight’ in the supply chain has taken on a new meaning in

Armed with this data, manufacturers, distributors and retailers will be able to make use of intelligent dashboards to interpret data against key performance indicators and deliver real-time actionable insight.

The role of the spaza shop as a bulk breaker is a lifeline. Yet what if these community hubs could become more than just general dealers, and play an active role in the upskilling and upliftment of the people they serve?

Moving van sales to pre sales to increase visibility, remove friction and enable JIT manufacturing to maximise efficiency and profitability.

Mobile money has seen massive uptake in Africa over the last decade, however, South Africa has lagged. Mobile money has huge potential to change the lives of South African consumers, but the question remains, are traders ready to embrace this change?

Intelligent technology has the potential to revolutionise the traditional trade ecosystem, helping to improve the safety of salespeople during the the pandemic.