3S Media is a print and electronic media company that offers businesses and professionals in various spheres the leading edge to grow and develop their vocations, disciplines or companies. 3S Media publishes Transport World Africa providing the corporate market and transporters with the critical information that they need to move their goods efficiently, safely and quickly from their point of origin to their final destination, using all modes of transport. Other magazines published are: IMIESA, Local Government Supplier, Water & Sanitation Africa, ReSource, Emergency Services SA, Occupational Risk, Enterprise Risk, Inside Mining, Meetings SA and SA Conference Directory.

Tel: 011 233 2600

Fax: 011 234 7274/5

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Website: www.3smedia.co.za/

Founded in 2002, supply chain specialist, Barnton Consulting delivers supply chain services to a wide range of customers across multiple industries. The company is known for delivering solutions swiftly at various levels of sophistication in customer planning processes. Sister company, Barnton Operations, a provider of outsourced supply chain services applies the Group’s broad range of software skills and experience. Services range from full 4PL supply chain management to outsourced demand and supply planning. Barnton’s customer base includes large, blue-chip and small companies in the FMCG, Building Supplies, Telecommunications, and Automotive industries.

Tel: +27 12 345-6245

Website:  www.barnton.co.za

BDFM targets the business audience. It does this with maximum cost efficiency focused entirely on the business audience. BDFM is positioned for the higher-income and better-educated consumer, progressively attracting the aspirant and emerging business person to its ambit.

BDFM is no longer only the agglomeration of its major print titles, Business Day and Financial Mail, the market leaders in specialist daily and weekly business publications.

BDFM has become a multi-media operation that extends to the websites of both publications

Tel: 011 280 3000

Website: www.businessday.co.za

At Charmont Media, our vision is to maintain our position as the market leader in our particular publishing sectors.

Our flagship publication, FOCUS on Transport and Logistics, publishes in-depth, original, well-researched articles and news on issues and topics directly relating to the road transport industry, an essential sector of the economy. Each issue deals with key transport theme. In addition, pertinent issues are covered throughout the year.

We also publish SHEQ MANAGEMENT, which covers the vitally important subjects of safety, health, environmental and quality.  It is our objective to raise the profile of these important subjects: these issues belong in the boardroom!

Website: www.charmont.co.za

Tel:  011 782 1070

Enzani Technologies is a growing electrical and instrumentation contractor and one of the few leading Black-Women Owned and Managed organisations in the engineering sector.  It offers a full range of electrical and instrumentation contracting services and has workshop facilities to assemble low voltage and control panels.  In 2010, Enzani Technologies was awarded panelsi supply contract by Clyde Bergermann Africa for Medupi and Kusile Power Stations.  Enzani is taking this opportunity to display their skills and increase capacity as well it plans to develop itself towards becoming a preferred panel supplier and E&I contractor in the engineering sector as a whole.  As a part of the growth strategy, Enzani strives for continued improvement by exercising accountability and being committed to ensuring successful delivery of our services.

Tel: +27 11 835 1880

Website:  www.enzani.co.za

Forecast Pro generates accurate forecasts quickly and easily, supports forecast collaboration and overrides, performs forecast vs. actual analysis, provides flexible exception reporting and integrates directly with your ERP.

With Forecast Pro you will improve your Demand Planning and S&OP without breaking the bank. Free demo available.

Website: www.forecastpro.com

Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) is the world’s leading information technology research and advisory company. We deliver the technology-related insight necessary for our clients to make the right decisions, every day. From CIOs and senior IT leaders in corporations and government agencies, to business leaders in high-tech and telecom enterprises and professional services firms, to technology investors, we are the valuable partner to 60,000 clients in 11,000 distinct organizations. Through the resources of Gartner Research, Gartner Executive Programs, Gartner Consulting and Gartner Events, we work with every client to research, analyze and interpret the business of IT within the context of their individual role. Founded in 1979, Gartner is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.A., and has 4,400 associates, including 1,200 research analysts and consultants, and clients in 85 countries.

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Website: www.gartner.com

Tel: +27 11 803 4706

iData Distribution is a leading Value Added Distributor of bar coding, data collection, printers, RFID, wireless networking and mobile computing technologies.
iData differentiates itself from traditional distributors with a team of highly trained and experienced personnel and technicians that provide a range of services including workshop repairs, preventative maintenance, support options, site surveys, installations, commissioning and training.

iData Financial Services was recently launched through a partnership with a leading South African banking group to give partners and their customers access to cost-effective financial solutions which can include hardware, software, insurance and support services, in a single monthly or quarterly payment.

ITWeb: The business technology media company.

A vital resource for South African IT decision-makers, ITWeb delivers news and information through diverse content platforms, including online, e-newsletters, print and events.

Tel: (011) 807-3294

Website: www.itweb.co.za

The iWMS mission is to improve our client’s profitability, efficiency, adaptability, customer service and employee moral by introducing, selling, implementing and supporting cutting edge supply chain products in the Southern African market.

iWMS is the HighJump Software Associate Partner in the Southern African region and HighJump Software is a global provider of supply chain management software that streamlines the flow of inventory and information from supplier to store shelf.

HighJump Software solutions for distribution and logistics, direct store delivery (DSD), mobility and manufacturing include: Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Route Accounting Systems (RAS), Manufacturing Execution, Mobile Sales and ERP Data Collection.

Tel: +27 79 566 8557

Website: www.iwms.co.za

JDA® Software Group, Inc., The Supply Chain Company®, is a leading global provider of innovative supply chain management, merchandising and pricing excellence solutions. JDA empowers more than 6,000 companies of all sizes to make optimal decisions that improve profitability and achieve real results in the discrete and process manufacturing, wholesale distribution, transportation, retail and services industries. With an integrated solutions offering that spans the entire supply chain from materials to the consumer, JDA leverages the powerful heritage and knowledge capital of acquired market leaders including i2 Technologies®, Manugistics®, E3®, Intactix® and Arthur®. JDA’s multiple service options provide customers with flexible configurations, rapid time-to-value, lower total cost of ownership and 24/7 functional and technical support and expertise.

Cell: +27 76 100 1796

Website: www.jda.com

The Kuehne + Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics companies. Today, it operates at 900 locations in over 100 countries and has approximately 7 million square metres of warehouse space under management.

Kuehne + Nagel's 56,000 employees are specialised in each and every aspect of international forwarding - by sea, air and land - and in providing high-value logistics and supply chain management solutions.

Additionally, the group has developed specialised solutions e.g. in the areas of hotel and aviation logistics, and is engaged in several niche sectors, including the global transportation of forestry products (paper, cellulose and timber) and perishables, exhibition logistics, as well as in the oil, gas and project logistics businesses.

Tel: +27 (11) 574 7000

Website: www.kuehne-nagel.com

Logistics News, the independent voice of the supply chain industry, is now in its 27th year of publication. Logistics News assists companies in their search for excellence by providing thought leadership articles, expert information on effective logistics and supply chain management, as well as book reviews and industry company news. It covers every aspect of the process of integrating the flow of goods and cutting edge information on effective logistics and supply chain management, from sourcing of raw materials to delivery of the finished product to the consumer.

Tel: +27 (0)11 784 7697

Website: www.logisticsnews.co.za

LXE helps companies extend corporate networks to mobile workers in demanding conditions by providing easy-to-use, tough and reliable wireless computers.  LXE rugged mobile computers are used by organisations to drive down costs and improve customer satisfaction.

LXE develops innovative Handheld, Vehicle Mount and Hands-Free mobile computers with integrated wireless and automatic-identification technologies.  The company collaborates with a network of technology, software and reseller partners to create winning solutions.

LXE is a division of EMS Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELMG), a leading supplier of wireless connectivity solutions.

Website: www.lxe.com

Excellence defined – OPSI Systems is the leading software and consulting company in operations research and optimisation. The innovation and quality of OPSI’s commercial routing and scheduling products, FLO and PLATO, and its custom-designed optimisation solutions, has been recognised by numerous industry awards, and accounts for OPSI’s rapid growth and success in both African and international markets. 

Drawing on a diverse pool of logistic and supply chain knowledge, OPSI Systems has helped many enterprises, private contractors, parastatals and multinationals improve their operations through its unique in-depth analysis and insight into business optimisation, transport management, demand forecasting and vehicle logistics.

Tel: +27 11 880 7951

Website: www.opsi.co.za

We are a team of professional engineers, who are passionate about physical asset management and focussed on ensuring that our clients' assets operate at their optimum. Realising that physical asset management was an underdeveloped field in the South African market, we set out to do research on best practices, methodologies, tactics and strategies, and started developing both a Pragma Methodology and an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software tool.

Doing Physical Asset Management the Pragma Way, has grown into a reputable service and product and our client base has expanded beyond the borders of South Africa, to Europe, South America, Canada, Australia and the Middle East.

We provide our clients peace of mind that their physical assets are performing, their costs are reducing and their risks are being mitigated.

Tel: 011 318 0641

Website: www.pragmaworld.net

Over the past 40 years, Psion has installed mobile solutions in over 80 countries and has since developed a reputation for innovation. With the introduction of Open Source Mobility, we are building on that reputation by leveraging the collective ingenuity of our employees, resellers, partners, developers and customers from around the world to customise solutions that involve a variety of technologies, such as RFID and speech, but also provide the performance, durability, and dependability enterprises require in harsh environments. As a result, Psion delivers the best lifetime Total Cost of Ownership, unparalleled choice and flexibility for customers, quality and service.

Tel: 011 233 2600

Website:www.psion.com

QAD is a leading provider of enterprise applications for global manufacturing companies. QAD ERP solutions provide critical functionality for managing manufacturing resources and operations within and beyond the enterprise, enabling global manufacturers to collaborate with their customers, suppliers and partners to make and deliver the right product, at the right cost and at the right time. Manufacturers of automotive, consumer products, electronics, food and beverage, industrial and life science products use QAD applications at approximately 6,100 licensed sites in more than 90 countries and in as many as 27 languages.

For more information about QAD, telephone +27 (0)11 461 6900, or visit the QAD Web site at:www.qad.com. “QAD” is a registered trademark of QAD Inc.

Tel: +27 (0)11 461 6900

Website: www.qad.com

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Quadrem, an Ariba® Company, continues to be a leading provider of collaborative business commerce solutions. As part of Ariba, Quadrem combines industry-leading technology with the world’s largest web-based trading community to help companies discover, connect and collaborate with a global network of partners – all in a cloud-based environment. Using the Ariba® Commerce Cloud, businesses of all sizes can buy, sell and manage cash more efficiently and effectively. Over 500,000 companies around the globe use the Ariba Commerce Cloud to simplify inter-enterprise commerce and enhance results. Why not join them? To get on the path to Better Commerce visit:

Websites: www.ariba.com/commercecloud/    www.quadrem.co.za

Tel: +27 (0) 11 304 9000

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Schnellecke SA started operations at VWSA Uitenhage in 1995 and 2008 at Ford and Nissan in Pretoria. Well thought-out transport solutions, value-adding logistics, engineering, supply chain management, production and assembly of automotive parts and components are our products. We have established ourselves in the market as a logistics systems service provider. With a broad base and 24-hour operation, Schnellecke manages and controls over 83 000m² of warehouse space in Uitenhage and approximately 60 000m² in Pretoria. Our main consideration is the integral contemplation of logistic processes – from the place of origin to the place of consumption – anywhere in the world.

Website: www.schnellecke.co.za

Tel: +27-41-994 5990

SCJ was established to specialize in the sales, implementation and support of the Manhattan Associates suite of products in Southern Africa.

Our team of local consultants have an average tenure of 6 years in the supply chain software space and as a result are able to ensure that your implementation is delivered successfully with local resources and Manhattan Associates experts providing deep domain and product expertise.

Our product offering includes:

• Warehouse Management
• Transportation Execution
• Inventory Optimisation
• Trading Partner Management and Collaboration

Tel: 021 426 1703

Website: www.scjunction.co.za

Supply Chain Today is the only publication in Southern Africa covering the entire supply chain.  Published by Promech Publishing, it has the largest circulation of its kind and is endorsed by the who’s who of the industry.  The monthly publication is supported by an invaluable buyers guide, which comes out annually, and lists everybody in the supply chain fraternity, whether they advertise or not.  It is, therefore, the most comprehensive overview of the Southern African supply chain anywhere.  Each issue is on our website in full as is the Buyers Guide.  Supply Chain Today has also formed a partnership with CILTSA and the CGCSA to bring the first-ever, exclusive and dedicated award to those implementing green policies in their supply chain.

Tel: +27 (0)11 781 1401

Website: www.promech.co.za

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SYSPRO is a fully integrated business software solution that provides complete control over the planning and management of all facets of business including accounting, manufacturing and distribution operations in a variety of industries.
As a global leader in the production of world-class ERP software, the company caters to the specialized needs of more than 14 000 licensed companies in over 60 countries worldwide.

SYSPRO is marketed globally through regional territory distribution centers and a global reseller network in the US, Canada, Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia and the UK.

Website: www.syspro.com

T4 Systems has supplied solutions to the South African Logistics Industry for the last 30 years.

Over the last 12 years we have continued our growth throughout Southern Africa. We are also proud to have exported our systems and South African expertise to Europe. Our business partners share our passion for excellence and we have jointly developed a fully integrated set of solutions for operations, warehousing and workshops with Europe's market leading Windows logistics solutions providers. As a result, T4 can now uniquely offer our South African customers internationally proven, best-of-breed solutions all backed by a dedicated South African support base.

The ready integrated systems offer solutions for all aspects of the transport and logistics industry; from traffic management to vehicle costing; from warehousing to workshop management; track and trace with full in cab links. The software is fully scalable, whatever the size of your business and can be networked to integrate seamlessly across multi-site operations in multiple countries.

Tel:  +27 11 678 2457

Website: www.t4.co.za

Tech-Pro Personnel have earned the enviable reputation of being unrivalled leaders in supply chain management recruitment. We were instrumental in the development of the Supply Chain Skill in the South African market.

We assist clients in the capabilities needed and the correct utilisation of skills required across the entire supply-chain. Our specialist consultants are dedicated to provide exceptional service, objectivity, honesty and results.

Our areas of specialisation: Procurement, planning, warehousing, logistics, technology and control.

Tel: 011 514 0463

Website: www.tech-pro.co.za

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TradeStream provides innovative, well established supply chain solutions through a wide
range of consulting and software services.

We connect the usually isolated buying, administration, order management, finance, logistics, treasury functions, ensuring visibility and accurate reporting across your supply chain. We do this through our constantly evolving, integrated, web-based international trade execution platform and industry model leadership.

Our services include: accurate landed cost and variance analysis, treasury and forex management, import management solutions, export management solutions, logistics and bank integration platforms, document management, outsource processing and integration initiatives.

Tel: 0112635501

Website: www.tradestream.co.za

Department of Transport and Supply Chain Management

The University of Johannesburg presents the full spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Logistics Management as well as the Diploma in Logistics Management. The Diploma in Logistics Management is a two-year qualification intended to foster professionalism in logistics and to broaden the knowledge of logistics managers as well as managers from related fields. The Diploma is a limited contact, self-study qualification with the emphasis on practical application.

Tel: +27 11 559 2817
Fax:  +27 11 559 2806
Website: www.uj.ac.za
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The Unit for Supply Chain Management

The Unit for Supply Chain Management is a centre of excellence in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the University of Pretoria, with the aim of contributing towards the development of logistics and supply chain management practice in Africa.

We strive to keep South African industry at the cutting edge of new development through access to both local and international knowledge.

The Unit offers a progressive range of continuing education programmes designed to develop management potential and competencies at all managerial levels.

Tel: +27 12 420 4635

Website: www.up.ac.za

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