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Smart end-to-end supply chain for Retail

 

 

Transform supply chain operations with intelligent automation and real-time visibility

 

South African retailers are focused on growth: exploring new formats, expanding markets, and building customer loyalty through seamless experiences. Your supply chain is central to making this happen, yet it faces unique pressures, from infrastructure challenges to rising customer expectations for perfect availability across all channels.

As your strategic growth partner, we help you turn these challenges into competitive advantages with integrated supply chain solutions tailored to South African realities.

Together, we'll create end-to-end visibility, optimise costs, and unlock new efficiencies, all while supporting your commitment to operational excellence and positive community impact. We combine IoT tracking, AI-powered intelligence, and local expertise to create value throughout your retail operations. 

 

 

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Your supply chain as a growth engine

When your supply chain runs intelligently, everything else flows better. Products arrive when customers want them. Waste drops. Costs optimise. Your teams spend less time firefighting and more time on strategic growth. 

The retailers winning in South Africa's market aren't just managing supply chains, they're transforming them into strategic advantages. With the right visibility and intelligence, you can respond faster to opportunities, serve customers better, and grow with confidence even when external conditions shift.

Building supply chain intelligence  together

 

We bring together the technology, expertise, and local understanding to help you create a supply chain that works for your business. Whether you're opening new stores quickly, managing just-in-time inventory, or navigating infrastructure challenges, we work alongside you to build solutions that fit your reality.

Our approach combines three integrated capabilities that work together to give you complete control and visibility:

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Real-time visibility that keeps you in control

Know exactly what you have, where it is, and when to reorder

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IoT-enabled inventory tracking
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that gives you real-time stock levels and automated reorder points, so you're always ahead of demand
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RFID integration
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that provides accurate product tracking that reduces shrinkage by 15-20% while making stock management effortless 
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Automated receiving systems
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that streamline deliveries and cut processing time by 60%, getting products to shelves faster
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Smart temperature monitoring
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that protects product quality and reduces waste, even during power disruptions
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Intelligence operations that adapt with you

 

Optimise costs while maintaining the service your customers expect

  • Vendor management platforms that centralise supplier relationships with performance tracking, making partnership management simpler

  • AI-optimised logistics reduce transportation costs by 20-30% while adapting to South African infrastructure realities
  • Demand planning support - Expert analysts who understand your categories, seasons, and local market dynamics
  • Proactive exception management that strengthen vendor relationships with data-backed insights
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AI-powered intelligence for smarter decisions 

 

Turn your data into insights that drive growth

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Demand forecasting 
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powered by machine learning that improves accuracy by 15-25%, helping you stock what sells
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Automated replenishment
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that reduces stock outs by 40% while keeping inventory lean and working capital free
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Dynamic assortment optimisation
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that recommends the right product mix for each location's unique demand patterns
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Supplier analytics dashboards
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that strengthen vendor relationships with data-backed insights
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Real-time price intelligence
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with competitor monitoring and dynamic pricing recommendations to protect margins
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Predictive maintenance
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that spots equipment issues before they disrupt your distribution centres or stores
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The impact on your business and communities

When supply chains work smarter, everyone benefits. Here's what our retail partners are achieving: 

 

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Stronger financial performance
• 20-30% reduction in transportation costs through intelligent routing

• 15-20% less shrinkage with integrated RFID tracking

• 60% faster processing times that free up your teams for higher-value work

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Better customer experiences
• 40% fewer stock outs mean customers find what they need, when they need it

• 15-25% more accurate forecasting keeps shelves stocked without waste

• End-to-end visibility lets you respond to demand shifts in real-time
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Operational excellence
• Automated disruption alerts keep you ahead of issues

• Complete supply chain visibility from supplier to shelf

• Dynamic pricing intelligence that protects margins while staying competitive


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Community impact
• Reduced waste supports your sustainability commitments

• Optimised logistics lower your carbon footprint

• Efficient operations create capacity to serve more communities

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Customers who trust our expertise

 

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Customer Success Stories

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Reducing IT escalations by more than 50%

We created the Massmart Tech Booth to support and help them provide employees with more efficient IT support. Offering immediate walk-in support, the Tech Booth handles nearly 1 500 queries each month. 

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Accidents and claims lowered by 70% 

Following a large accident that claimed many lives, Putco started using our Netstar Fleet Management System to monitor bus safety and use. Our system has helped Putco drastically reduce accidents and claims recorded against them.

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Hungry Lion

Simplified workforce management across borders

We partnered with Hungry Lion to implement and integrate a workforce management solution and a data analysis system to improve profitability for their host of stores both locally and in neighbouring countries.

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