In our previous article we identified the size and importance of Traditional Trade and that many of these outlets have been geo-mapped. Knowing where an outlet is located is essential to distribution but what also needs to be considered is that Traditional Trade has many unique characteristics that require specialised systems and management. The risks…
When viewing the infrastructure development index of countries around the world, of the 30 least developed countries, 22 of them are African and included in these are the economic power houses of Nigeria and Ethiopia. Africa’s vast infrastructure deficit is a major constraint on its growth and development. This dearth of infrastructure is most visible…
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is becoming increasingly important for businesses, not least because of current and forthcoming legislation. Andreas Maritz, Strategic Growth Executive at VSC Smart Supply Chains, says, “Environmental criteria considers how a company safeguards the environment, inclusive of corporate policies that address for example, carbon emissions and climate change. Social criteria examine…
What is Route-To-Market? Essentially a route to market is a route between you, the manufacturer or wholesaler, and the target demographic that you wish to buy your product. A Route To Market (RtM) strategy is also known as a Trade Marketing And Distribution Strategy or a Sales Execution Strategy. Whatever you choose to name this…
VSC Smart Supply Chains are leaders in identifying the optimal supply chain configuration for companies with distribution networks. The management of this optimal supply chain is conducted through the VSC Portal which provides a single sign-on modular web portal for each component of the supply chain, underpinned by the Knowledge Integration Network (KIN). The KIN…
The VSC Fleet Management Module is the latest offering from VSC Smart Supply Chains. Andreas Maritz, Strategic Growth Executive at VSC says, “We have found that many of our clients do not know the actual cost of managing their fleet or elements of their fleet and so we developed this module.” It is designed to…
VSC Smart Supply Chains employ advanced network modelling techniques to configure the optimum supply chain for their customers. By considering elements such as supplier strategy, manufacturing policies, warehousing and depot configuration, transportation policies, customer policies, and inventory levels, VSC Smart Supply Chains empower companies to make informed decisions that maximize savings without compromising service quality….
Telematics, the integrated use of telecommunications and informatics, enables organizations to collect and analyze valuable data from vehicles, assets, and equipment. In today’s rapidly evolving world, businesses across various industries are increasingly turning to telematics solutions to enhance their operations and maximize efficiency. Telematics forms one part of the internet of things and is used…
Ensuring that a team of sales representatives are able to service a company’s client base effectively is no easy matter. Knowing how many sales representatives are required to service the market can be difficult to determine without very careful planning. There are a host of considerations that will impact on how and where a sales…
Real Time Delivery Visibility Portal – Know exactly when your delivery will arrive The revolutionary Just-In-Time management philosophy first implemented by Toyota in the 1970’s has become the norm of today. Businesses and consumers now expect that shelves will always be full and no product will ever be unavailable. Technology has made this far more…
