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Page 1: SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA...Editors Note: I fell in love with the supply chain management profession and wanted to become an integral part of this exciting and dynamic profession, and

SUPPLYNETWORK

AFRICAJanFeb 2018

Editors NoteI fell in love with the supply chain management profession and wanted to become an integral part of this exciting and dynamic profession and what better way to do this than to create a platform that serves the community with new ideas and updates that can help develop and grow individuals and organisations in the profession Supply Chain Management is fundamental to each and every business spans across industries and sectors Supply Chain Management provides the opportunity for collaboration improved competitiveness and global interaction Following your dream isnrsquot easy and there are often insurmountable obstacles and challenges along the way but creating a publication to serve this profession has been a dream of mine for a very long time and Irsquom proud of myself for having had the courage to pursue it Irsquod like to take this opportunity to thank all my clients for their incredible support of this publication and I look forward to continuing these relationships and developing and creating new ones in the future I look forward to bringing more exciting information updates and topical articles about the profession to you in 2018

Kind Regards

Lelanie Lane

FRONT COVERKNAPP

PUBLISHED BYLane Network Trading

infosupplynetworkafricaTel | (011) 740 0152

Fax | (+27) 86 260 7077EDITOR

Malinda Lombardeditorsupplynetworkafricacoza

Tel | (011) 740 0152

GRAPHIC DESIGNERChanteacute Goerke

designsupplynetworkafricacozaTel | (011) 740 0152

MEDIA PARTNERS

Africa Energy IndabaSCALEX East Africa

Eurasiayan

SALES MANAGER Michelle Lane

michellesupplynetworkafricacozaTel | (011) 740 0152

Cell | (+27) 76 451 4775DIRECTOR

Lelanie Laneinfosupplynetworkafricacoza

Tel | (011) 740 1052wwwsupplynetworkafricacom

DisclaimerOpinions in this Publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of this publication its editorial board its editor or its Publishers The mention of specific products in articles and advertisements does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by this Publication or its publishers in preference to others of a similar nature which are not mentioned or advertised Reliance on any information contained in this journal is at your own risk While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of editorial board makes no representations or warranties express or implied as to the correctness or suitability contained andor the products advertised in this publication The Publisher shall not be liable for any damages or loss howsoever arising incurred by readers of this publication or any other persons The Publisher disclaims all responsibility and liability for any damages includes pure economic loss and any consequential damages resulting from the use of services or products advertised in this publication Readers of this publication indemnify and hold harmless the publisher its officers employees and servants for any demand action application or other proceedings made by any third party and arising out or in connection with the use of any services andor products or the reliance on any information contained in this publication

ENDORSING BODIES

SAPICS - The Association for Operations Management of Southern Africa

ASCP - Association of Supply Chain Professionals

SAAFF - South African Association of Freight Forwarders

CONTENTCONTENT

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23

Supply Personalityof the month

JASCOJASCO Head Office reduces carbon Footprint by 50 with solar energy solution

SAPICSThe High cost of supply chain glitches

Culmen ConsultantsLegal Compliance of lifting machinery in the warehouse

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12

16

ADVERTISEMENTS

KNAPP Front coverSolutions4U Inside front coverFortna Inside back coverKNAPP Outside back cover

Dexion 9Eternity Technologies 11Demag 15Protect-It 18Culmen Consultants 21SAPICS 22Universal Storage 26Ros 28Ros 29Interoll 31Scalex 33SSI 34Real Telematics 39Linde Forklifts 41Eurasiayan 43Barloworld 45BITO 47Fortna 49CHEP 51CPR 54

PHARMA BELGIUM

19

UJ Maritime students visit Durban harbour

CONTENT

6

CombiliftCombilift to incorporate latest innovative manufacturing processes in new factory

InterollLaunches a new software collaboration tool

CIPSWeetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

SSISSI Schaefer working with highest quality

27

32

30

35

36Real TelematicsEvolving Resource Management

Linde Forklifts Entire warehouse equipped with Lithium-ion

38

40

42

44

46Ask The ExpertsA fresh look at your business case for automation

Buyers GuideAutomation - Lifting

Buyers GuideLogistics - Materials Handeling

Buyers GuideWarehousing - Flooring

48

52

53

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50

Branded Supply Chain

NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

ASCPGreen Supply Chain Management 24

Rob LogisticsAvoid sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just as important

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

PHARMA BELGIUM

Pharma Belgium Part of McKesson Europe distributes several times a day medicinal products to Belgian pharmacies from 4 modern distri-bution centers in Eppegem Ghent Houdeng and Liegravege

The group operates in 12 countries in Europe offers work to over 39000 people and generated revenue of more than 22 billion euros in 2014 Pharma Belgium employs 410 people and delivers their 35600 articles to 2800 pharmacies in Belgium making near to 6000 deliveries a day

Pharma Belgium decided on KNAPP as a partner for building their new distribution center in Eppegem near Brussels to increase their warehouse operation and to be able to cope with daily and future demand The instal-lation was successfully completed in 2015 In the warehouse KNAPP in-stalled a pharmaceutical wholesale

essary to be able to offer fast delivery times and to fulfil the growing needs of customers KNAPP won Pharma Bel-gium over with its vast expertise and years of experience in solutions for pharmaceutical wholesaling

Pharma Belgium commissioned the order with KNAPP towards the end of 2014 Thanks to the good collaboration between the project teams of Pharma Belgium and KNAPP the project was successfully implemented within the specified period

During the development phase the two companies worked closely togeth-er to create an overall concept to find the optimal degree of automation for the solution

The combination of proven technolo

Efficient dispatch processes the containers are supplied with invoicing documents before being lidded and strapped The containers are distributed between the dispatch ramps in the correct sequence and are then ready for outbound delivery

The solution

The challenge

solution with 2 automatic fast-mover picking lines (A-Frames) with 3200 channels a picking loop with 10 man-ual stations and automated handling systems eg a destacker weight con-trols or dispatch sorting

The combined Streamline conveyors are handling the transports within the facility and are controlled by the KiSoft WCS supplied by KNAPP

In 2014 Pharma Belgium decided to-build a new distribution centre in Ep-pegem near Brussels which opened at the end of 2015 The aim of the new distribution centre was to prepare Pharma Belgium for growing market demands as well as to optimize and automate processes that were la-bour-intensive Changing to a faster higher performance system was nec-

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6

THE WAREHOUSE IN DETAIL

Incoming goods and storage

As soon as goods enter the warehouse they are registered in the central ware-house management and warehouse control systems at the goods-in work stations During this process the goods are prepared for storage As required the articles are forwarded to the following areas

bull Overstockbull Replenishment for the fast-mover autopickers (Central Belt System)bull Manual flow racks

Slow-movers are stored in the racks and oversized articles are stored directly on pallets Empty container stacks coming from the empty contain- er buffer are automatically transport-ed to a destacker which can separate

Order start

At the order start station orders that the KiSoft WCS has transmitted are re-leased for start Dynamic order start provides an optimal start sequence and keeps the workload evenly dis-tributed among the different system areas Immediately after order start the tare weight of the container is determined Containers that do not need goods from the autopickers bypass the Central Belt System This greatly reduces the container transit time

Manual picking is carried out at 10 manual flow rack stations

1200 containers per hourgies and innovative systems provides Pharma Belgium with maximal effi-ciency and flexibility in everyday oper-ation

At the centre of the solution is a Central Belt System with two fast- mover autopickers comprising a total of 50 modules and 3200 channels Efficient manual picking is performed at 10 manual flow rack stations

Powerful Streamline conveyors handle the internal transport and convey the containers with speed and precision Standard orders are started auto-matically in the warehouse and each order receives the right documents at an automatic document insert station Special orders are started using K-Start at a special station for cool applica-tions

An automatic destacker keeps con-tainers flowing continuously All the warehouse components are managed correctly by the warehouse control software KiSoft WCS

Manual and automatic picking

The fast Central Belt System has two lines of fast-mover autopickers and processes orders fully-automatically The required articles from 3200 chan-nels are ejected onto the central belt and then transferred into the contain-

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7

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | COVER STORY

Sector

Healthcare

The Central Belt System with two fast-mover autopickers processes fast-moving articles both quickly and efficiently

The conveyor system guarantees a smooth flow of containers Thanks to the intelligent KiSoft software solution the containers always take the quickest route through the warehouse

Printing of the orderrsquos invoice docu-ments is triggered as the barcode on the container is automatically scanned The containers are then lidded auto-matically strapped and conveyed to the dispatch area Each container is diverted to its assigned ramp which simultaneously creates the optimal sequence

Dispatch

er at the transfer station Each ejec-tor is equipped with 3 control light gates that make sure that the articles are present and control ejection and stopping processes Powerful A check scale is located at the end of every autopicker line to ensure optimal quality

This is part of KNAPPrsquos zero de-fect strategy At the flow racks the picking is done manually Be-fore the containers leave the manual picking area again the system checks the expected final weight of the container Containers with deviations are diverted to the check station

SKUs

35000 (articles in stock) System performance 1200 containershour

Location

Eppegem Brussels | Bel-giumOutbound deliveries day 5900 (on average)

KEY DATA

8

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | COVER STORY

KNAPPrsquos warehouse control soft-ware KiSoft WCS manages controls and optimizes all processes in the warehouse and seamlessly integrates subsystems such as fast-mover au-topickers the PLC and the material flow system into the overall system

Software

Key Technologies

Why did you choose to work with KNAPP

In the past we worked together with various suppliers of warehouse automation Among all the suppliers KNAPP was able to get us on board because they quickly put together an offer for the best solution at a com-petitive price

What are the most important advantages of the solution

We selected a proven solution with very high system reliability The solu-tion is designed for high performance and a high number of SKUs and gives us the necessary flexibility to fulfil future requirements

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

DEXION (HEAD OFFICE BASED IN CAPE TOWN) WAREHOUSE SOLUTIONS AND SHELVING AND RACKING SUPPLIERS TO SOUTH AFRICA AND AFRICA MANY WAREHOUSE AND STORAGE FACILITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA UTILISE THE GROUND LEVEL BUT FAIL TO RECOGNISE THE FREE SPACE ABOVE IT WE AT DEXION PROVIDE A NUMBER OF SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE ON UTILISING THE CUBE EFFICIENT-LY ONE BEING OUR RACK SUPPORTED STRUCTURE WITH INTERLINKING WALKWAYS TO CREATE MULTI-LEVEL PICKING

Lack of storage space

think up

Contact UsTel +27 (0) 21 552-0220

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Software Server hardware + backup system Ki-Soft WCS warehouse control system

Picking Central Belt System with two fast-mover autopickers for efficient automatic order processing manual picking stations

Handling and control systems Automatic order start with docu-ment

insertion automatic weight check automatic strapping and labelling of containers

SUPPLY PERSONALITY OF THE MONTHS U P P L Y N E T W O R K A F R I C A

What is your name and surname

Victor Temlett

What kind of academic qualifications do you have

Marketing amp IT Diplomas

Who was your first employer and your jobdescription

FC Construction -sales

What was your first salaryR 80000 per month

What is your secret to success

Understanding clientrsquos requirements rather than offering a product

What advice would you give to your 16 year old self

Learn learn learn nothing is more important than learning

What is your favourite drink

Red wine

What overseas training and experience do you have

Been to many factories such Toyota Mitsubishi Hyster Combilift and Jungheinrich and trained with Kardex in Dubai

Where was your last holiday

Ireland

Challenges you face within your industry

Price is more important than service

Something fun nobody knows about youI cry when I watch sad movies

What are your goals for the next five years

Have the best service supply company and compete in international Ironman competitions

Victor TemlettManaging Director

AUTOMATED STORAGE SYSTEMSMATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT

CONTACT US (011) 900 8010 (011) 900 801210

AUTOMATED STORAGE SYSTEMSMATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT

11

The team began the installation of a so-lar carport system in April 2015 lever-aging the real estate available above the carports used by staff and visitors Phase 1 of the project involved the in-stallation of 53kWp of solar panels ac

Located in Midrand north of Johan-nesburg Jasco Park houses over 250 of the firmrsquos staff as well as a data centre and various other amenities

The vision was to use solar elec-tricity to power much of the Jasco Campus energy needs to cut down on the costs of traditional power re-duce dependency on the national grid and by doing so gain valuable insights into clean energy deployments An additional upside of this project is that Jasco is able to use their head office as a reference site and showcase in order to better serve clients

The solution

companied by two 25kW inverters to generate up to 50kW AC power during peak generation periods

Kevin Norris Consulting Solutions Architect for Jasco Power amp Energy explained that due to the westerly ori-entation of the Phase 1 project and of

JASCO HEAD OFFICE REDUCES CARBON FOOTPRINT BY

In early-2015 Jasco a company that delivers end-to-end best-of-breed solutions across the entire ICT Power Enterprise and Security value chains realised the opportunity to become a leader in the field of renewable energy harnessing its expertise on a solar project at its own head office complex Jasco Park

the existing carport layout peak solar generation occurred in the early after-noon matching the peak load profile of the Jasco campus which occurred as a result of commercial operations and air conditioning loads

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | CASE STUDY

12

50 WITH SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTION

CASE STUDY

ldquoThroughout the process we used this project as an opportunity to create blueprints for our Renewable

Energy programmes within our clientsrsquo environmentsrdquo

Managing Director Mr DSmith

Phase 2 saw the additional installation of a brand new solar carport system in the northern section of the Jasco Campus This upgrade saw the total PV generation of the Jasco Campus in-crease to 150kWp with an increase in invertor output power to 125kW AC

The solar powered system remains lsquotiedrsquo to the National Grid which en-ables seamless transition between both the traditional power source and the new solar generation Energy needs are primarily served by solar power and supported by the National Grid where needed In this way Nor-ris explains that in situations such as power outages the solar energy sys-tem is not a backup to traditional pow-er but rather a complementary source of clean energy In the event of power cuts Jasco Park still lsquofails-overrsquo to pet-rol generators to keep the datacentre operations running and ensure staff are still able to work ldquoThis begins with a thorough analysis of the current load and consumption levels the times of the day that demand peaks the tariffs that are being paid and so onrdquo

ldquoFrom this analysis we then look to

match a green energy solution to these needs and start quantifying the capex required versus the savings that are predicted over time Ultimately wersquore able to flesh out a full business case and predict a clear actual timeframerdquo

ldquoOur vision for this project is to show-case the opportunities presented by utilising solar energy and demonstrate tangibly to our clients and encourage other corporates to embrace clean en-ergyrdquo adds Norris

To this end Jasco considered the full ambit of civil engineering and con-struction needs The team settled on a cantilever system which doesnrsquotrsquo re-quire any unsightly poles in the front and ensures that cars cannot accident-ly bump into the structures This de-sign also creates a more aesthetic and futuristic feel to staff and visitors as theyrsquore welcomed into Jasco

The benefitsBy the end of the 2nd phase the team had effectively matched the Jasco Campus demand with a reliable supply of clean renewable energy

As a result of this initiative Jasco has reduced its maximum energy con-sumption demand by 27 and re-duced its electrical consumption from the National Grid by 33 Both reduc-tions have resulted in a significant fi-nancial savings even at todayrsquos tariff structure If these savings are project-ed forward with Eskomrsquos current plans to increase electricity costs by 20 per annum becomes obvious that Jasco has largely insulated itself against fu-ture tariff price shocks

ldquoOverall wersquove reduced the carbon footprint by 50rdquo reports Smith adding that the payback timeframe is pegged at 5-6 years but that if nation-al energy tariffs and carbon taxes rise higher than inflation that timeframe may be brought even further forward

During times of low energy consump-tion for the company such as week-ends Jasco Park actually becomes a net exporter of energy - now sell-ing energy back to the National Grid and creating a new growing revenue stream

ldquoMost importantly it has also empow

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | CASE STUDY

13

ered us to have the right client con-versations as we can clearly show them the positive impact of solar - not just from a business perspec-tive but more broadly in addressing macroeconomic and climate change issuesrdquo says Smith

From their experiences with Jasco Park the firmrsquos Power Solutions amp Re-newable Energy team is able to focus on the engineering procurement and construction requirements for solar energy systems in high-end residen-tial commercial and small-scale util-ity projects

Renewable energy - which encom-passes primarily hydroelectricity wind solar and geothermal energy - now accounts for roughly 8 of total global energy generation As South Africa looks towards a fu-ture of electricity tariff hikes the ad-vent of carbon tax and a correspond-ing decline in the costs of solar Smith says a number of forces are converg-ing to stimulate the growth of solar energy in corporate South Africa

About the Jasco Group

Jasco delivers end-to-end best-of-breed solutions across the en-tire ICT Power Enterprise and Se-curity value chains Our services include solution design business consulting project management and logistics to manage the sup-ply installation and commission-ing of solutions and profession-al services to provide integration and customisation of solutions managed services support and maintenance Jascorsquos operat-ing divisions namely Intelligent Technologies Enterprise Carri-ers and Electrical Manufacturers deliver a range of solutions and services Intelligent Technologies delivers broadcast power data centres and Property Technology Management (PTM) solutions as well as Energy Optimisation and Co-location services a carrier

JASCO GROUP

T +27 11-2661547E makwengwatojascocozaW wwwjascocoza

-neutral co-location telecom-munications hub where the net-work infrastructure serves multi-ple service providers The Carrier business provides solutions and components for access and transmission networks as well as hi-sites The Enterprise business is a specialist in multiple disci-plines across numerous solu-tions including business com-munications contact centres IT Infrastructure surveillance and access control as well as fire de-tection and prevention solutions to name but a few Electrical Manufacturers delivers contract manufacturing of white goods

The Jasco Group has a national footprint with offices in Gauteng Western Cape Free State East-ern Cape and Kwa-Zulu Natal Other than South Africa the organisation features an office in Kenya to service the East Africa region and an office in Dubai to service the Middle East North-ern Africa (MENA) region It also trades in many sub-Saharan Afri-can countries with a special fo-cus on the Southern African De-velopment Community (SADC)

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14

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15

THE

HIGH COST OF SUPPLY CHAIN GLITCHES

A glitch in its supply chain can cost an organisation up to 10 of its shareholder value and even put the company out of business warns in-ternational supply chain risk manage-ment specialist Gregory Schlegel

A professor at Lehigh University in the USA a renowned author and founder of the global Supply Chain Risk Man-agement Consortium Schlegel will be sharing his insights with Southern African supply chain professionals at the first ever Supply Chain Risk Management Summit which takes place in Johannesburg in February 2018 ldquoNever before has there been such exponential growth of supply chain complexity uncertainty and risk as we are seeing todayrdquo he stresses ldquoWith globalisation expanding at a remarkable rate supply chains have

moved into areas where they have never operated Research shows that if a business is not prepared even a single small to medium supply chain disruption can cost it as much as R6 million Most companies across the globe are experiencing an average of seven to 10 supply chain risk events a year ndash from port congestion to poor supplier performance and changing weather patterns This equates to an annual cost of R60 millionrdquo

Schlegel says that 25 of companies that experience a moderate to se-vere supply chain disruption go out of business around 18 months after that event ldquoIt is a sobering thought and not a statistic that we ever read about because few companies or brands want to advertise the fact that they were ruined because they were

not preparedrdquo he asserts

The Supply Chain Risk Management Consortium that Schlegel founded comprises 20 leading multinational organisations that are collaborating to develop skills solutions and meth-odologies to enable businesses to identify assess mitigate and manage enterprise risk In addition to his ex-perience as a supply chain executive for several Fortune 100 companies and supply chain executive consultant with IBM Schlegel is the co-author of the definitive book on the subject ldquoSupply Chain Risk Management An Emerging Disciplinerdquo

The inaugural Supply Chain Risk Man-agement Summit is being hosted by Bespoke a leading African contract-ing procurement and supply chain

Supply chain disruptions are widely regarded as one of the greatest risks facing manufacturers and have become a top concern of global insurance providers

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | INDUSTRY NEWS

16

THE

HIGH COST OF SUPPLY CHAIN GLITCHES

management advisory and train-ing provider in partnership with Southern African supply chain and operations management association SAPICS

ldquoI met Professor Gregory Schlegel at the 2017 SAPICS Conference and was fortunate to attend one of his risk and resiliency workshops at the event Gregrsquos deep understanding of supply chain risk and resiliency prompted Bespoke to invite him back to South Africa in early 2018 to deliver a risk management workshop to one of our clients in the financial sector and to lead a three-day public programme entitled lsquoPragmatic Approaches to Supply Chain Risk and Resiliencyrsquordquo

The latter evolved into the inaugural Supply Chain Risk Management Sum-mit jointly created by Bespoke and SAPICS ldquoWe were already discuss-ing opportunities for collaboration and agreed to capitalise on Professor Schlegelrsquos visit and launch an excit-ing addition to the 2018 supply chain calendar We hope that the summit will become an annual feature eventrdquo Hillman expands

Outlining the significance and ben-efits of Bespokersquos partnership with SAPICS he says that it will bring leading practices in education as well as knowledge development and networking opportunities to SAPICS members and Bespoke clients across Southern Africa

The three-day Supply Chain Risk Management Summit also features a keynote address by motivational speaker author and entrepreneur Abel Mukwevho of The Abel Mukw-evho Organisation This event takes place from 12 to 14 February 2018 in Sandton Johannesburg For more information go tohttpwwwscm-riskcoza

ABOUT SAPICS

Southern Africa SAPICS builds op-erations management excellence in individuals and enterprises through superior education and training internationally recognised certifica-tions comprehensive resources and a country-wide network of accom-plished industry professionals

This network is ever expanding and now includes associates in other Af-rican countries SAPICS is proud to represent APICS (the global end-to-end supply chain association) as its exclusive premier channel partner in Sub-Saharan Africa

Established 40 years ago the annu-al SAPICS Conference is the lead-ing event in Africa for supply chain professionals The 2018 SAPICS Con-ference takes place in Cape Town from 10 to 13 June

Since its foundation in 1966 SAPICS has become the leading provider of knowledge in supply chain manage-ment production and operations in

Established in 2010 as a specialist procurement consultancy Bespoke has grown into a leading African pro-vider of contracting procurement and supply chain management advice and training Through our collabora-tive and amenable style we aim to respond proactively to the needs of our clients and to provide advisory and training solutions that encourage lasting relationships

Bespoke has consulted and deliv-ered skills development programmes to a number of public and private sector organisations where we have achieved true successes helping them transform their procurement and supply chain management oper-ations

ABOUT BESPOKE

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | INDUSTRY NEWS

17

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ScopeIn the previous article racking inspections were discussed This article will focus on the legal requirements of lifting machines used in the warehouse primarily lift trucks as well as the use of non-integrated work platforms (ldquoman-cagesrdquo) as mentioned in Driven Machinery Regulations

On June 24 2015 the Department of Labour(DoL) published the revision of the Driven Machinery Regulations 2015 (DMR) Following is a summary of the regulations that could have an influence on warehouse lifting equip-ment

18(1) ldquoNo user may use or permit the use of a lifting machine unless (b) it is conspicuously and clearly marked with the safe working load provided that when such safe working load varies with the conditions of use of the manufacturer a table showing the safe working load with re- gard to every variable condi- tion shall be posted by the user in a conspicuous place easily visible to the operatorrdquo

We have found several lift trucks marked with a Safe Working Load notice on the side of the mast There are 2 reasons why this does not comply to the requirements firstly

The notice is not immediately visible to the operator and secondly A lift truck has different capacities for different conditions The conditions change with lift height and load centres of loads

18(5) (a)

This subregulation requires the lift truck to be thoroughly inspected and tested by a Lifting Machinery Inspec-tor (LMI) annually This requirement is similar to the previous requirement

18(6) Notwithstanding subregulation (5) the user shall cause all ropes

chainshooks or other attaching devices sheaves brakes and safety devices forming an inte-

A major change was made regarding the 6 monthly inspections It is no longer required anymore for an LMI to perform the inspections but rather a competent person The following is the definition of a competent person

ldquoCompetent personrdquo means a per-son who has the knowledge training experience and qualifications specif-ic to the work performed provided that where appropriate qualifications and training are registered in terms of the provisions of the South African Qualifications Authority Act 1995 those qualifications and that training shall be deemed to be the required qualifications and trainingrdquo

The operator may determine the competency of the person responsible for the six monthly inspections based on training experience and specific qualifications For example the service providermaintenance person main-taining the lift trucks will be deemed to be competent It is therefore not necessary to use the services of an LMI

Driven Machinery Regulations ldquoThe user shall cause the en-tire installation and all work- ing parts of every lifting machine as well as ancil-lary lifting equipment used with the machine or device excluding lifting tackle to be subjected to a thorough examination and a perfor-mance test as prescribed by the standard to which the lifting machine was man-ufactured by a lifting ma-chinery inspector of a lift-ing machinery entity which shall determine the service-ability of the structures ropes machinery and safety devices before they are put into use and every time they are dismantled and re-erected and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 12 monthsrdquo

gral part of a lifting machine or hand powered lifting device to be subject-ed to a thorough examination by a competent person at intervals not ex-ceeding 6 months

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | WAREHOUSING

19

20

42 Occasional useExamples of occasional use area) non-routine maintenance tasks for which it is impractical to hire pur- pose built access equipmentb) the replacement of light fittings in high-rise warehouses if the task is not carried out as part of periodic maintenance operationsc) tasks that would otherwise be car- ried out using less safe means of access such as ladders because it is impractical to hire purpose de- signed persons-lifting equipment due to the short duration and occa sional nature of the task for exam- ple clearing a blocked gutter andd) checking on high-level damage to racking suspected of causing an im- mediate risk or checking on the con- dition of damaged roof lights

3 In the case of a HLOP it is expect-ed of the operator to pick orders from the storage bays by walking away from his normal operating position onto the forks from the truck as not all HLOPrsquos are delivered with integrated plat-forms Although the operator should wear a safety harness it still creates a falling hazard

The operators of such trucks should consider installing a man-cage if the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) does not supply safe platforms to work from SANS 583 and OHSDirective 015 are essential

OHS Directive 015The OHS Directive 015 states the following ldquoSchedule of Conditions for Lift Trucksrdquo

18(8) No user shall require or permit any person to be moved or sup- ported by means of a lifting machine unless that machine is fitted with a man-cage designed and manufactured according to an approved SANS standard approved for that purpose by an inspector and after a risk assess- ment has been done

The DoL has published a Directive (OHS Directive 015) to all their offices as guidelines to the approv-al of man-cages What is important to note in this directive is

Machinery which may be ldquolifting ma-chinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of supporting or moving persons in sus-pension by means of a cradle for which no permission is required (eg High Lift Order Pickers (HLOP) and Turret Trucks) and

21

HLOP with man-cage

HLOP without man-cage

Turret Truck (VNA)

22 Machinery which may be ldquolifting machinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of moving or supporting of goods or materials for which permission is required (eg Counter-Balanced Lift Trucks)

Counter-Balance - Reach truck

Counter-Balance - Internal combustion

32 In the case of a lifting machine as contemplated in paragraph 21 above DMR 18(8) is not applica- ble33 In the case of lifting machines to be used for the purpose as con templated in paragraph 22 but which the user may occasionally due to lack of other suitable means or under unusual circum- stances want to use for the mov- ing or supporting of persons in suspension in a specially designed cradle DMR 18(8) is applicable and the approvalpermission of an inspector is required for such use

The approved SANS Standard for man-cages are SANS 583 Non-in-tegrated work platforms for occasional use on lift trucks Par 42 of SANS 583 gives examples of occasional use

1 The cradle is to be manufactured strictly in accordance with thedrawing supplied with the application2 It shall be enclosed on all 3 sides

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | WAREHOUSING

to a height of al least 1 200 mm and the side on the mast side 2100mm above the cradle floor which shall be of a substantial construction and capable of supporting the designed maximum load safely

3 The cradle and all welding work shall be subjected to effective quality con-trol during its various stages of con-struction by a competent person who shall ensure compliance with condi-tion 1 and in addition that

31 all welding work is carried out by trained welders32 the welding work complies with an acceptable welding code33 the welding work is free of any de- fect likely to reduce its load carry- ing capacity and34 the welds are of such thickness that the allowable stresses for the welding rod in use is not exceed- ed when considering the dynamic and static forces the cradle is likely to be subjected to when in use4 The forklift truck used for that purpose must be examined by the person contemplated in condition 3 to ensure that it complies with

Typical man cage

the regulations before the lifting of persons may be permitted For successive lifts on the same day it need only be examined before the first lift The results of such exam inations must be entered into a record kept for that purpose on the premises5 The cradle shall be secured to the lift truck in such a manner that acciden tal disconnection of the cradle can- not take place6 Where reasonably practicable the cradle is to be provided with a switch electrically interlocking such cradle to the ignition of the lift truck to pre vent unexpected starting of the en- gine and movement of the lift truck whilst persons occupy the cradle7 The moving or supporting of person in suspension in the equipment shall only be done under the supervision of the person contemplated in para- graph 3 who shall ensure thatndash71 only trained and certified lift truck drivers are used in the operation72 the lift truck remains stationary whilst persons occupy the cradle 73 all persons occupying the cradle are secured to the cradle by means of full body safety harness

8 The maximum number of persons to be carried and the safe maximum load carrying capacity of the cradle for which it has been designed is to be conspicuously marked on the cradle

Pierre TerblancheT (012) 804 8244 E pierreterblanche2gmailcom W wwwculmencoza

26 Years Experience

Culmen Consultants

Tel (012) 804 8244 bull Fax (012) 804 1835 bull Email infoculmencoza bull Web wwwculmencoza

INSPECTION amp TESTING OF ALL LIFTING EQUIPMENT amp PRESSURE VESSELS TRAINING

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22

UJ Maritime students visit Durban harbour

For the past 17 years maritime students from the University of Johannesburg have been visiting the Durban harbour and associated businesses to gain an insiderrsquos view of the largest commercial port in South Africa Last year 18 stu-dents were fortunate enough to interact with various professionals and members of the maritime industry

After a very early departure from Jo-hannesburg the first stop for the day was MAN Truck and Bus plant in Pin-etown At the plant students gained an understanding of the essential functions of road transport in the operations of the port and linkages to the hinterland Familiar logistics concepts such as JIT and Kanban were demonstrated by observing the assem-bly line at Africarsquos first carbon-neutral truck production site

The tour then moved on to the NCT Durban Woodchip plant where bulk shipping operations were noted Plant engineer Derek Rall always an enthu-siastic host was a keen supporter of the studentrsquos race up the woodchip stack The day culminated in a visit to DSV one of the top freight forwarders in the world DSVrsquos acquisition of UTI Worldwide is a positive example of change management in a fragmented market

Despite the strong winds in Durban the enthusiasm to board a contain-ership the next day was not damp-enedAfter a safety briefing by Transnet at the Durban Container Ter-minal students were accompanied

on board the 8300 TEU Mediterra-nean Bridge vessel Language was no barrier to communication as the first officer demonstrated his passion for shipping by guiding the students through the bridge and engine room of the vessel With strict port regulations prohibiting the entry to the port and vessels this unforgettable experience was made possible through the kind permission of Captain Salvatore Sarno of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) South Africa

A visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals exposed the students to liquid bulk cargoes The handling of liquid cargoes is quite different to that of dry bulk or container handling and the complexi-ty of such operations were duly high-lighted The day ended with Kuehne amp Nagel the second largest freight forwarder in the world reinforcing val-ue-added visibility through digitisation and e-commerce

On the final day the students visited Tanker Services a division of Imperi-al logistics Thus the previous dayrsquos visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals was complete as the understanding of moving goods to the hinterland by

road transport was reflected upon As the tour drew to a close a harbour cruise and dinner sponsored by Strate-gnos and Imperial Health Services respectively was warmly welcomed The camaraderie developed amongst students the experience gained and the knowledge acquired on this tour is invaluable Appreciation is extended to Prof Johan du Plessis who tireless-ly makes this excursion possible every year

Students commented that they came on the tour thinking that they knew the maritime industry only to leave with a yearning to learn and explore more of this vast and valuable industry

UJ students on board the Mediterranean Bridge accompanied by Prof J du Plessis Ms S Nabee and Mr T Mbara

Sumayah NabeeT +27 11 559 3786W wwwujaczacbe

W wwwujaczatransport

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B

GREENAll stages of a productrsquos life cycle will influence a supply chainrsquos environment burden from resource extraction to manufacturing use and reuse final recycling or disposalBeyond this definition with adding the ldquogreenrdquo component it refers to green supply chain management (GSCM) which is defined as ldquogreen procure-ment green manufacturing green dis-tribution and reverse logisticsrdquo The idea of GSCM is to eliminate or min-imize waste (energy emissionschem-icalhazardous solid wastes) along supply chain

As a more systematic and integrated strategy GSCM has emerged as an important new innovation that helps organizations develop ldquowin-winrdquo strat-egies that achieve profit and market share objectives by lowering their en-vironmental risks and impacts while raising their ecological efficiencyThis has typically caused high integra-tion costs and diffusion is slow

GREEN PROCUREMENT

Green manufacturing is defined as production processes which use in-puts with relatively low environmen-tal impacts which are highly efficient and which generate little or no waste or pollution Green manufacturing can lead to lower raw material costs production efficiency gains reduced environmental and occupational safe-ty expenses and improved corporate image The findings in green manufacturing activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Hazardous substance control (1) Lead free ndash replace other substanc- es such as bismuth silver tin gold copper(2) Rinse parts with clean water instead of using chemicals and reuse water

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTIntroduction

Supply chain management is the coordination and management of a complex network of activities in-volved in delivering a finished product to the end-user or customer

AGreen procurement is defined as an environmental purchasing consist-ing of involvement in activities that include the reduction reuse and re-cycling of materials in the process of purchasing

Besides green procurement is a solu-tion for environmentally concerned and economically conservative busi-ness and a concept of acquiring a se-lection of products and services that minimizes environmental impact

The findings in green procurement ac-tivities of Thai manufacturers are pre-sented

Supplier selection (1) Purchase materials or parts only from ldquoGreen Partnersrdquo who satisfy green partner environmental quality standards and pass an au- dit process in following regulations for the environment-related sub- stances(2) Consider suppliers who acquire ISO14000 OHSAS18000 andor RoHS directives (3) Select suppliers who control haz- ardous substances in companyrsquos standard lists and obtain green certificate achievements

3Rs in procurement process(1) Reuse or recycle ndash paper parts container (plastic boxbag) (2) Order via email (paperless)

GREEN MANUFACTURING

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24

C

GREEN Plants collect used computers and par ts 50 from manufacturing plants 20 from community 20 from waste collectors and the rest 10 from privatepublic organization About 40 of disassembling parts are

All green activities in green supply chain management

GREEN MANUFACTURING

(3) Quality control in inputs at vendor site and recheck before process- ingEnergy-efficient technology(1) Reduce power consumption in products such as ramp loadun- load technology in HDD (2) Increase product life-span resulting in higher efficiency and productiv- ity (3) Improve machine uptime (4) Improve machine performance for example a process of solder jet bonding (using jet in soldering up to 2000 gold ballshr instead of pressing 500-700 gold ballshr)(5) Design product for example com- pact design with improved fea- tures yet using fewer resources to produce Strive for higher recyclability and recoverability for products as stipulated by WEEE directive product exterior using bio-based plastics achieves high level of fire retardancy3Rs and waste minimization (1) Promotes reuserecycle of parts (2) Enhance environmental conscious ness via 3Rs activities (3) Reduce indirect materials such as epoxy glue

GREEN DISTRIBUTION

Green distribution are consists of green packaging and green logistics Packaging characteristics such as size shape and materials have an impact on distribution because of their affect on the transport characteristics of the product Better packaging along with rearranged loading patterns can re-duce materials usage increase space utilization in the warehouse and in the trailer and reduce the amount of handling required [10] The findings in green distribution activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Green packaging (1) Downsize packaging (2) Use ldquogreenrdquo packaging materials (3) Cooperate with vendor to standard- ize packaging (4) Minimize material uses and time to unpack(5) Encourage and adopt returnable packaging methods

(6) Promote recycling and reuse pro- gramsGreen logisticstransportation (1) Deliver directly to user site (2) Use alternative fuel vehicles (3) Distribute products together rath- er than in smaller batches (4) Change to modal shift

D REVERSELOGISTICS

Reverse logistics is the process of re-trieving the product from the end con-sumer for the purposes of capturing value or proper disposal

Activities include collection combined inspectionselectionsorting re-pro-cessingdirect recoveryredistribution and disposal The findings in reverse logistics of stakeholders are presented

Waste collectors (called SaLeng) gather EOL computers from commu-nity privatepublic organization and used computer store then inspect se-lect and sort initially to get used parts which are shipped to disassemblyre cycle plants There is lack of obvious database about quantities and value provided in this stage

DISASSEMBLYRECYCLE

small electronic parts (eg IC diode transformer) and materials (metal glass plastic) which are derived and sold to big electronic markets The rest of it are shipped to recycle plants which recycle some precious metals like copper gold platinumFinal treatmentlandfill company has received the benefit of technology transfers technical and management assistance from USA The facility has industrial waste treatment and dis-posal systems for computer waste by secure landfill or stabilization and solidification systems (a process of detoxification and converting waste into a solid form before disposal in the landfill)

Mohamed Omar ElfaroukASCP Managing Director

T +2 01009198284 E Mohamedelfaroukascpegyptorg

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It is just over two years ago that Combilift announced its plans to invest euro46m in its new factory on a green field site on the edge of Monaghan Town What was once 40 hectares of industrial zoned land has been transformed into the companyrsquos new global HQ and is now the largest single manufacturing unit under one roof in Ireland

20th anniversary ldquoThe increased pro-duction capacity at the new premises will enable us to keep pace with the very full order books and we envisage doubling our output within the next few yearsrdquo said McVicar

The construction of the new factory has allowed Combilift to incorporate the latest and most innovative manu-facturing processes The entire design along lean principles including the ex-act material flow was mapped out long before building commenced The facil-ity includes a dedicated RampD centre and has four travelling assembly lines three moving paint lines an all-in-one plasma cutting machine centre and CNC press breaks Two automatic shot blasters have also been installed -un-usual for a forklift manufacturer where one shot blaster is usually the norm

Combiliftrsquos engineers are well aware of the corrosive effect the elements can have and put great importance on sur-face preparation to produce more ro-bust long life products

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Combilift to incorporate latest innovative manufacturing processes in new factory

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This is Combiliftrsquos third ldquohomerdquo follow-ing its establishment in 1998 by Mar-tin McVicar and Robert Moffett and the size of the new facility (46000msup2) underlines the exceptional growth of a company which initially manufac-tured one niche model for handling long loads in confined spaces ndash the multidirectional all-wheel drive IC en-gine powered Combilift Product de-velopment was swift however with an average of two new models being introduced each year and Combilift is now equally well known for its wide range of solutions which encompass-es pedestrian stacker trucks straddle carriears 2-way and 4-way sideloaders and VNA articulated forklifts

The new factory will be officially opened opened in April 2018 which coincides with another milestone - Combiliftrsquos

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Just recently Interroll launched a new software collaboration tool used mostly for After Sales Service Supply Network Africa spoke with Hilton Campbell Managing Director of Interroll SA to get his take on customer service and also hear more about how Interroll is driving to bring the innovation of conveyor technology to our very own markets

ldquoThe Interroll group has a key philos-ophy that is we need to be close to where our products are says Hiltonrdquo The proximity to the market is key to ensure that our products sold to our in-tegrators that ultimately end up in the distribution centers or in the airport or in the factoryrsquos of the end customer these customers can rely on Interroll for support in a fast and efficient way

Hilton comments ldquoI have a passion to make the global technology on offer from Interroll for the efficient handling of goods available in our own back yard This might sound easy as one only thinks about importing complete and ready-made goods absolutely not we want to manufacture and in some case locally assemble to offer the products quickly and cost effec-tively and with after sales supportrdquo

How Interroll achieves this makes them very unique In 2018 Interroll South Africa celebrates 20 years Itrsquos safe to say in their field they are the

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

INTE

RR

OLL

longest surviving international repre-sentative of conveyor components and technology that has stood the test of time This would not have been pos-sible without a fantastic loyal client base many companies they first sold to back in 1998 are today still buying from Interroll ldquotogether we run and growrdquo says Hilton Our customers are very loyal but also demanding this is OK because we have in our DNA core values that compliments this rela-tionship Our values include ldquoFast and Committedrdquo as well as ldquoEnvironment of Excellencerdquo amongst others

Our new collaboration tool for After sales Service is only one small tool to live our values The tool will allow both a local and global collaboration of global support With a simple e mail to zaserviceinterrollcom the mail is received by a team in SA and as-signed to the respective department for action locally and internationally From there we have a ldquoticketrdquo and the ticket is tracked with a specific time al-lowance from response to conclusion With this tool we are less dependent on a ldquofewrdquo and also avoid our own in-ternal inefficiencies that costs us and our customers money

This investment in service is key all professional integrators and end cus-tomers need piece of mind that when service is needed they can trust in their supplier In 2018 during our 20th year anniversary Interroll has many excit-ing activities planned both as a cele-bration but more importantly to also catapult Interroll in to the next growth phase Hilton concludes ldquowe will in-vest heavily into our factory local as-sembly and our people for training this is for both new products and new strategies to bring the global world even closer to soilrdquo

When asked how the demand for In-terroll type products will grow in the coming years Hilton was frank with his reply lsquoConsistent growth in our environment is by no means easy Not enough customers are investing they are simply in survival mode I can recall a few times when we have been asked to repair something where previously customers would replace There are some exceptions of course these are larger companies usually in the sector of Food and Beverage One customer we have dealt with since our inception comments today that he cannot cope with the demand they are howev-er in a niche market and operating in this sector Another is the automotive sector this sector shows some signs of activity and investment Our products offer a lot of diversity across a number of markets mostly in growing markets so growth is there but you need to fight for it in todayrsquos tough times

Interroll SA (Pty) Ltd

T +27 11 281 99 00E zasalesinterrollcom

W wwwinterrollcoza

WHAT DOES THIS TOOL OFFER

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Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

Weetabix Food Company has been awarded Standard Corporate Certification from CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement amp Supply) following an in-depth assessment that measured its procurement function against world-class standards

Weetabix is one of only 280 companies worldwide to have achieved the pres-tigious certification The robust and rigorous procurement processes are now allowing the organisation to strengthen its relationships with sup-pliers ndash 75 now consider Weetabix to operate a collaborative and innovative culture ndash and drive further improve-ment throughout the business

The processes have helped to deliver added value to both Weetabix and its suppliers through continuous improve-ment initiatives across the whole sup-ply chain These improvements have also allowed Weetabix to continue to meet the needs and adapt to the de-mands of customers and consumers in a changing breakfast market

Certification is testament to the jour-ney the Weetabix team has taken during the last seven years under the leadership of Anthony Bowdidge Head of Procurement

He says ldquoWhen we decided to em-bark on the certification process last year wersquod already step changed the way we worked internally and made some fantastic progress But we knew from internal feedback there were some further improvements we could make and CIPS offered a framework to take us to the next level It provided the structure we needed particularly around processes and continued peo-ple development

ldquoWe aligned our programme to the five dimensions of the CIPS assessment Leadership amp organisation Strategy People Processes amp Systems and Per-

Latimer in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom

ANTHONY CONCLUDES

ldquoResponsible sourcing and production is a key pillar of the Weetabix busi-ness We now have a robust platform that will ensure procurement main-tains a high level of impact across the organisation Wersquoll continue to evolve our processes and nurture our procurement talent over the next few years Wersquove already got our eye on Advanced CIPS Certificationrdquo

formance Management Each dimen-sion was assigned a sub-team within procurement which meant it was a real team effort from the beginning as every member of the function was in-volved throughout the entire journey This resulted in the excellent co-cre-ation of new policies and processes as well as enabling personal develop-ment and education for all involved

Whilst the certificate will be the thing that we will display and publicise proudly arguably the biggest impact will be the increased professional development of the teamrdquo

Alan Martin Head of CIPS Certifica-tion said ldquoWeetabix has been on a journey of continuous improvement over the past few years and wersquove witnessed throughout the assessment process a team that has built up it processes using the CIPS framework to achieve what is now an array of procurement best practices The value the business places on procurement and strong relationships the team has with the Executive Leaders of the organisation has ensured excellent compliance and in terms of content style and clarity the Weetabix CIPS submission was exceptional Wersquore delighted to award Weetabix with CIPS Corporate Certificationrdquo

There are 14 members of the Weet-abix procurement team that oversee over 800 suppliers and the export of Weetabix products from its UK sites to over 80 countries worldwide Weet-abix is renowned for sourcing all wheat for its Weetabix biscuits from within a 50 mile radius of its mills at Burton

T +27 12 345 6177F +27 (0) 12 345 3309E southafricacipsorg

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

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SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

227 Technical Support SSI Augmented Support Technicians on Call Global Spare Parts Service

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In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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36

rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

T +27 (0) 11 961 0700 E LisaDebeerparkercom W wwwparkercomza

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Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

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38

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

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Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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46

porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

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in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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48

The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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49

KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

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DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

Page 2: SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA...Editors Note: I fell in love with the supply chain management profession and wanted to become an integral part of this exciting and dynamic profession, and

Editors NoteI fell in love with the supply chain management profession and wanted to become an integral part of this exciting and dynamic profession and what better way to do this than to create a platform that serves the community with new ideas and updates that can help develop and grow individuals and organisations in the profession Supply Chain Management is fundamental to each and every business spans across industries and sectors Supply Chain Management provides the opportunity for collaboration improved competitiveness and global interaction Following your dream isnrsquot easy and there are often insurmountable obstacles and challenges along the way but creating a publication to serve this profession has been a dream of mine for a very long time and Irsquom proud of myself for having had the courage to pursue it Irsquod like to take this opportunity to thank all my clients for their incredible support of this publication and I look forward to continuing these relationships and developing and creating new ones in the future I look forward to bringing more exciting information updates and topical articles about the profession to you in 2018

Kind Regards

Lelanie Lane

FRONT COVERKNAPP

PUBLISHED BYLane Network Trading

infosupplynetworkafricaTel | (011) 740 0152

Fax | (+27) 86 260 7077EDITOR

Malinda Lombardeditorsupplynetworkafricacoza

Tel | (011) 740 0152

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DisclaimerOpinions in this Publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of this publication its editorial board its editor or its Publishers The mention of specific products in articles and advertisements does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by this Publication or its publishers in preference to others of a similar nature which are not mentioned or advertised Reliance on any information contained in this journal is at your own risk While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of editorial board makes no representations or warranties express or implied as to the correctness or suitability contained andor the products advertised in this publication The Publisher shall not be liable for any damages or loss howsoever arising incurred by readers of this publication or any other persons The Publisher disclaims all responsibility and liability for any damages includes pure economic loss and any consequential damages resulting from the use of services or products advertised in this publication Readers of this publication indemnify and hold harmless the publisher its officers employees and servants for any demand action application or other proceedings made by any third party and arising out or in connection with the use of any services andor products or the reliance on any information contained in this publication

ENDORSING BODIES

SAPICS - The Association for Operations Management of Southern Africa

ASCP - Association of Supply Chain Professionals

SAAFF - South African Association of Freight Forwarders

CONTENTCONTENT

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Supply Personalityof the month

JASCOJASCO Head Office reduces carbon Footprint by 50 with solar energy solution

SAPICSThe High cost of supply chain glitches

Culmen ConsultantsLegal Compliance of lifting machinery in the warehouse

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CombiliftCombilift to incorporate latest innovative manufacturing processes in new factory

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46Ask The ExpertsA fresh look at your business case for automation

Buyers GuideAutomation - Lifting

Buyers GuideLogistics - Materials Handeling

Buyers GuideWarehousing - Flooring

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Branded Supply Chain

NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

ASCPGreen Supply Chain Management 24

Rob LogisticsAvoid sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just as important

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

PHARMA BELGIUM

Pharma Belgium Part of McKesson Europe distributes several times a day medicinal products to Belgian pharmacies from 4 modern distri-bution centers in Eppegem Ghent Houdeng and Liegravege

The group operates in 12 countries in Europe offers work to over 39000 people and generated revenue of more than 22 billion euros in 2014 Pharma Belgium employs 410 people and delivers their 35600 articles to 2800 pharmacies in Belgium making near to 6000 deliveries a day

Pharma Belgium decided on KNAPP as a partner for building their new distribution center in Eppegem near Brussels to increase their warehouse operation and to be able to cope with daily and future demand The instal-lation was successfully completed in 2015 In the warehouse KNAPP in-stalled a pharmaceutical wholesale

essary to be able to offer fast delivery times and to fulfil the growing needs of customers KNAPP won Pharma Bel-gium over with its vast expertise and years of experience in solutions for pharmaceutical wholesaling

Pharma Belgium commissioned the order with KNAPP towards the end of 2014 Thanks to the good collaboration between the project teams of Pharma Belgium and KNAPP the project was successfully implemented within the specified period

During the development phase the two companies worked closely togeth-er to create an overall concept to find the optimal degree of automation for the solution

The combination of proven technolo

Efficient dispatch processes the containers are supplied with invoicing documents before being lidded and strapped The containers are distributed between the dispatch ramps in the correct sequence and are then ready for outbound delivery

The solution

The challenge

solution with 2 automatic fast-mover picking lines (A-Frames) with 3200 channels a picking loop with 10 man-ual stations and automated handling systems eg a destacker weight con-trols or dispatch sorting

The combined Streamline conveyors are handling the transports within the facility and are controlled by the KiSoft WCS supplied by KNAPP

In 2014 Pharma Belgium decided to-build a new distribution centre in Ep-pegem near Brussels which opened at the end of 2015 The aim of the new distribution centre was to prepare Pharma Belgium for growing market demands as well as to optimize and automate processes that were la-bour-intensive Changing to a faster higher performance system was nec-

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6

THE WAREHOUSE IN DETAIL

Incoming goods and storage

As soon as goods enter the warehouse they are registered in the central ware-house management and warehouse control systems at the goods-in work stations During this process the goods are prepared for storage As required the articles are forwarded to the following areas

bull Overstockbull Replenishment for the fast-mover autopickers (Central Belt System)bull Manual flow racks

Slow-movers are stored in the racks and oversized articles are stored directly on pallets Empty container stacks coming from the empty contain- er buffer are automatically transport-ed to a destacker which can separate

Order start

At the order start station orders that the KiSoft WCS has transmitted are re-leased for start Dynamic order start provides an optimal start sequence and keeps the workload evenly dis-tributed among the different system areas Immediately after order start the tare weight of the container is determined Containers that do not need goods from the autopickers bypass the Central Belt System This greatly reduces the container transit time

Manual picking is carried out at 10 manual flow rack stations

1200 containers per hourgies and innovative systems provides Pharma Belgium with maximal effi-ciency and flexibility in everyday oper-ation

At the centre of the solution is a Central Belt System with two fast- mover autopickers comprising a total of 50 modules and 3200 channels Efficient manual picking is performed at 10 manual flow rack stations

Powerful Streamline conveyors handle the internal transport and convey the containers with speed and precision Standard orders are started auto-matically in the warehouse and each order receives the right documents at an automatic document insert station Special orders are started using K-Start at a special station for cool applica-tions

An automatic destacker keeps con-tainers flowing continuously All the warehouse components are managed correctly by the warehouse control software KiSoft WCS

Manual and automatic picking

The fast Central Belt System has two lines of fast-mover autopickers and processes orders fully-automatically The required articles from 3200 chan-nels are ejected onto the central belt and then transferred into the contain-

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Sector

Healthcare

The Central Belt System with two fast-mover autopickers processes fast-moving articles both quickly and efficiently

The conveyor system guarantees a smooth flow of containers Thanks to the intelligent KiSoft software solution the containers always take the quickest route through the warehouse

Printing of the orderrsquos invoice docu-ments is triggered as the barcode on the container is automatically scanned The containers are then lidded auto-matically strapped and conveyed to the dispatch area Each container is diverted to its assigned ramp which simultaneously creates the optimal sequence

Dispatch

er at the transfer station Each ejec-tor is equipped with 3 control light gates that make sure that the articles are present and control ejection and stopping processes Powerful A check scale is located at the end of every autopicker line to ensure optimal quality

This is part of KNAPPrsquos zero de-fect strategy At the flow racks the picking is done manually Be-fore the containers leave the manual picking area again the system checks the expected final weight of the container Containers with deviations are diverted to the check station

SKUs

35000 (articles in stock) System performance 1200 containershour

Location

Eppegem Brussels | Bel-giumOutbound deliveries day 5900 (on average)

KEY DATA

8

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KNAPPrsquos warehouse control soft-ware KiSoft WCS manages controls and optimizes all processes in the warehouse and seamlessly integrates subsystems such as fast-mover au-topickers the PLC and the material flow system into the overall system

Software

Key Technologies

Why did you choose to work with KNAPP

In the past we worked together with various suppliers of warehouse automation Among all the suppliers KNAPP was able to get us on board because they quickly put together an offer for the best solution at a com-petitive price

What are the most important advantages of the solution

We selected a proven solution with very high system reliability The solu-tion is designed for high performance and a high number of SKUs and gives us the necessary flexibility to fulfil future requirements

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

DEXION (HEAD OFFICE BASED IN CAPE TOWN) WAREHOUSE SOLUTIONS AND SHELVING AND RACKING SUPPLIERS TO SOUTH AFRICA AND AFRICA MANY WAREHOUSE AND STORAGE FACILITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA UTILISE THE GROUND LEVEL BUT FAIL TO RECOGNISE THE FREE SPACE ABOVE IT WE AT DEXION PROVIDE A NUMBER OF SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE ON UTILISING THE CUBE EFFICIENT-LY ONE BEING OUR RACK SUPPORTED STRUCTURE WITH INTERLINKING WALKWAYS TO CREATE MULTI-LEVEL PICKING

Lack of storage space

think up

Contact UsTel +27 (0) 21 552-0220

rondexioncapecoza 9

Software Server hardware + backup system Ki-Soft WCS warehouse control system

Picking Central Belt System with two fast-mover autopickers for efficient automatic order processing manual picking stations

Handling and control systems Automatic order start with docu-ment

insertion automatic weight check automatic strapping and labelling of containers

SUPPLY PERSONALITY OF THE MONTHS U P P L Y N E T W O R K A F R I C A

What is your name and surname

Victor Temlett

What kind of academic qualifications do you have

Marketing amp IT Diplomas

Who was your first employer and your jobdescription

FC Construction -sales

What was your first salaryR 80000 per month

What is your secret to success

Understanding clientrsquos requirements rather than offering a product

What advice would you give to your 16 year old self

Learn learn learn nothing is more important than learning

What is your favourite drink

Red wine

What overseas training and experience do you have

Been to many factories such Toyota Mitsubishi Hyster Combilift and Jungheinrich and trained with Kardex in Dubai

Where was your last holiday

Ireland

Challenges you face within your industry

Price is more important than service

Something fun nobody knows about youI cry when I watch sad movies

What are your goals for the next five years

Have the best service supply company and compete in international Ironman competitions

Victor TemlettManaging Director

AUTOMATED STORAGE SYSTEMSMATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT

CONTACT US (011) 900 8010 (011) 900 801210

AUTOMATED STORAGE SYSTEMSMATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT

11

The team began the installation of a so-lar carport system in April 2015 lever-aging the real estate available above the carports used by staff and visitors Phase 1 of the project involved the in-stallation of 53kWp of solar panels ac

Located in Midrand north of Johan-nesburg Jasco Park houses over 250 of the firmrsquos staff as well as a data centre and various other amenities

The vision was to use solar elec-tricity to power much of the Jasco Campus energy needs to cut down on the costs of traditional power re-duce dependency on the national grid and by doing so gain valuable insights into clean energy deployments An additional upside of this project is that Jasco is able to use their head office as a reference site and showcase in order to better serve clients

The solution

companied by two 25kW inverters to generate up to 50kW AC power during peak generation periods

Kevin Norris Consulting Solutions Architect for Jasco Power amp Energy explained that due to the westerly ori-entation of the Phase 1 project and of

JASCO HEAD OFFICE REDUCES CARBON FOOTPRINT BY

In early-2015 Jasco a company that delivers end-to-end best-of-breed solutions across the entire ICT Power Enterprise and Security value chains realised the opportunity to become a leader in the field of renewable energy harnessing its expertise on a solar project at its own head office complex Jasco Park

the existing carport layout peak solar generation occurred in the early after-noon matching the peak load profile of the Jasco campus which occurred as a result of commercial operations and air conditioning loads

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12

50 WITH SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTION

CASE STUDY

ldquoThroughout the process we used this project as an opportunity to create blueprints for our Renewable

Energy programmes within our clientsrsquo environmentsrdquo

Managing Director Mr DSmith

Phase 2 saw the additional installation of a brand new solar carport system in the northern section of the Jasco Campus This upgrade saw the total PV generation of the Jasco Campus in-crease to 150kWp with an increase in invertor output power to 125kW AC

The solar powered system remains lsquotiedrsquo to the National Grid which en-ables seamless transition between both the traditional power source and the new solar generation Energy needs are primarily served by solar power and supported by the National Grid where needed In this way Nor-ris explains that in situations such as power outages the solar energy sys-tem is not a backup to traditional pow-er but rather a complementary source of clean energy In the event of power cuts Jasco Park still lsquofails-overrsquo to pet-rol generators to keep the datacentre operations running and ensure staff are still able to work ldquoThis begins with a thorough analysis of the current load and consumption levels the times of the day that demand peaks the tariffs that are being paid and so onrdquo

ldquoFrom this analysis we then look to

match a green energy solution to these needs and start quantifying the capex required versus the savings that are predicted over time Ultimately wersquore able to flesh out a full business case and predict a clear actual timeframerdquo

ldquoOur vision for this project is to show-case the opportunities presented by utilising solar energy and demonstrate tangibly to our clients and encourage other corporates to embrace clean en-ergyrdquo adds Norris

To this end Jasco considered the full ambit of civil engineering and con-struction needs The team settled on a cantilever system which doesnrsquotrsquo re-quire any unsightly poles in the front and ensures that cars cannot accident-ly bump into the structures This de-sign also creates a more aesthetic and futuristic feel to staff and visitors as theyrsquore welcomed into Jasco

The benefitsBy the end of the 2nd phase the team had effectively matched the Jasco Campus demand with a reliable supply of clean renewable energy

As a result of this initiative Jasco has reduced its maximum energy con-sumption demand by 27 and re-duced its electrical consumption from the National Grid by 33 Both reduc-tions have resulted in a significant fi-nancial savings even at todayrsquos tariff structure If these savings are project-ed forward with Eskomrsquos current plans to increase electricity costs by 20 per annum becomes obvious that Jasco has largely insulated itself against fu-ture tariff price shocks

ldquoOverall wersquove reduced the carbon footprint by 50rdquo reports Smith adding that the payback timeframe is pegged at 5-6 years but that if nation-al energy tariffs and carbon taxes rise higher than inflation that timeframe may be brought even further forward

During times of low energy consump-tion for the company such as week-ends Jasco Park actually becomes a net exporter of energy - now sell-ing energy back to the National Grid and creating a new growing revenue stream

ldquoMost importantly it has also empow

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13

ered us to have the right client con-versations as we can clearly show them the positive impact of solar - not just from a business perspec-tive but more broadly in addressing macroeconomic and climate change issuesrdquo says Smith

From their experiences with Jasco Park the firmrsquos Power Solutions amp Re-newable Energy team is able to focus on the engineering procurement and construction requirements for solar energy systems in high-end residen-tial commercial and small-scale util-ity projects

Renewable energy - which encom-passes primarily hydroelectricity wind solar and geothermal energy - now accounts for roughly 8 of total global energy generation As South Africa looks towards a fu-ture of electricity tariff hikes the ad-vent of carbon tax and a correspond-ing decline in the costs of solar Smith says a number of forces are converg-ing to stimulate the growth of solar energy in corporate South Africa

About the Jasco Group

Jasco delivers end-to-end best-of-breed solutions across the en-tire ICT Power Enterprise and Se-curity value chains Our services include solution design business consulting project management and logistics to manage the sup-ply installation and commission-ing of solutions and profession-al services to provide integration and customisation of solutions managed services support and maintenance Jascorsquos operat-ing divisions namely Intelligent Technologies Enterprise Carri-ers and Electrical Manufacturers deliver a range of solutions and services Intelligent Technologies delivers broadcast power data centres and Property Technology Management (PTM) solutions as well as Energy Optimisation and Co-location services a carrier

JASCO GROUP

T +27 11-2661547E makwengwatojascocozaW wwwjascocoza

-neutral co-location telecom-munications hub where the net-work infrastructure serves multi-ple service providers The Carrier business provides solutions and components for access and transmission networks as well as hi-sites The Enterprise business is a specialist in multiple disci-plines across numerous solu-tions including business com-munications contact centres IT Infrastructure surveillance and access control as well as fire de-tection and prevention solutions to name but a few Electrical Manufacturers delivers contract manufacturing of white goods

The Jasco Group has a national footprint with offices in Gauteng Western Cape Free State East-ern Cape and Kwa-Zulu Natal Other than South Africa the organisation features an office in Kenya to service the East Africa region and an office in Dubai to service the Middle East North-ern Africa (MENA) region It also trades in many sub-Saharan Afri-can countries with a special fo-cus on the Southern African De-velopment Community (SADC)

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THE

HIGH COST OF SUPPLY CHAIN GLITCHES

A glitch in its supply chain can cost an organisation up to 10 of its shareholder value and even put the company out of business warns in-ternational supply chain risk manage-ment specialist Gregory Schlegel

A professor at Lehigh University in the USA a renowned author and founder of the global Supply Chain Risk Man-agement Consortium Schlegel will be sharing his insights with Southern African supply chain professionals at the first ever Supply Chain Risk Management Summit which takes place in Johannesburg in February 2018 ldquoNever before has there been such exponential growth of supply chain complexity uncertainty and risk as we are seeing todayrdquo he stresses ldquoWith globalisation expanding at a remarkable rate supply chains have

moved into areas where they have never operated Research shows that if a business is not prepared even a single small to medium supply chain disruption can cost it as much as R6 million Most companies across the globe are experiencing an average of seven to 10 supply chain risk events a year ndash from port congestion to poor supplier performance and changing weather patterns This equates to an annual cost of R60 millionrdquo

Schlegel says that 25 of companies that experience a moderate to se-vere supply chain disruption go out of business around 18 months after that event ldquoIt is a sobering thought and not a statistic that we ever read about because few companies or brands want to advertise the fact that they were ruined because they were

not preparedrdquo he asserts

The Supply Chain Risk Management Consortium that Schlegel founded comprises 20 leading multinational organisations that are collaborating to develop skills solutions and meth-odologies to enable businesses to identify assess mitigate and manage enterprise risk In addition to his ex-perience as a supply chain executive for several Fortune 100 companies and supply chain executive consultant with IBM Schlegel is the co-author of the definitive book on the subject ldquoSupply Chain Risk Management An Emerging Disciplinerdquo

The inaugural Supply Chain Risk Man-agement Summit is being hosted by Bespoke a leading African contract-ing procurement and supply chain

Supply chain disruptions are widely regarded as one of the greatest risks facing manufacturers and have become a top concern of global insurance providers

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THE

HIGH COST OF SUPPLY CHAIN GLITCHES

management advisory and train-ing provider in partnership with Southern African supply chain and operations management association SAPICS

ldquoI met Professor Gregory Schlegel at the 2017 SAPICS Conference and was fortunate to attend one of his risk and resiliency workshops at the event Gregrsquos deep understanding of supply chain risk and resiliency prompted Bespoke to invite him back to South Africa in early 2018 to deliver a risk management workshop to one of our clients in the financial sector and to lead a three-day public programme entitled lsquoPragmatic Approaches to Supply Chain Risk and Resiliencyrsquordquo

The latter evolved into the inaugural Supply Chain Risk Management Sum-mit jointly created by Bespoke and SAPICS ldquoWe were already discuss-ing opportunities for collaboration and agreed to capitalise on Professor Schlegelrsquos visit and launch an excit-ing addition to the 2018 supply chain calendar We hope that the summit will become an annual feature eventrdquo Hillman expands

Outlining the significance and ben-efits of Bespokersquos partnership with SAPICS he says that it will bring leading practices in education as well as knowledge development and networking opportunities to SAPICS members and Bespoke clients across Southern Africa

The three-day Supply Chain Risk Management Summit also features a keynote address by motivational speaker author and entrepreneur Abel Mukwevho of The Abel Mukw-evho Organisation This event takes place from 12 to 14 February 2018 in Sandton Johannesburg For more information go tohttpwwwscm-riskcoza

ABOUT SAPICS

Southern Africa SAPICS builds op-erations management excellence in individuals and enterprises through superior education and training internationally recognised certifica-tions comprehensive resources and a country-wide network of accom-plished industry professionals

This network is ever expanding and now includes associates in other Af-rican countries SAPICS is proud to represent APICS (the global end-to-end supply chain association) as its exclusive premier channel partner in Sub-Saharan Africa

Established 40 years ago the annu-al SAPICS Conference is the lead-ing event in Africa for supply chain professionals The 2018 SAPICS Con-ference takes place in Cape Town from 10 to 13 June

Since its foundation in 1966 SAPICS has become the leading provider of knowledge in supply chain manage-ment production and operations in

Established in 2010 as a specialist procurement consultancy Bespoke has grown into a leading African pro-vider of contracting procurement and supply chain management advice and training Through our collabora-tive and amenable style we aim to respond proactively to the needs of our clients and to provide advisory and training solutions that encourage lasting relationships

Bespoke has consulted and deliv-ered skills development programmes to a number of public and private sector organisations where we have achieved true successes helping them transform their procurement and supply chain management oper-ations

ABOUT BESPOKE

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ScopeIn the previous article racking inspections were discussed This article will focus on the legal requirements of lifting machines used in the warehouse primarily lift trucks as well as the use of non-integrated work platforms (ldquoman-cagesrdquo) as mentioned in Driven Machinery Regulations

On June 24 2015 the Department of Labour(DoL) published the revision of the Driven Machinery Regulations 2015 (DMR) Following is a summary of the regulations that could have an influence on warehouse lifting equip-ment

18(1) ldquoNo user may use or permit the use of a lifting machine unless (b) it is conspicuously and clearly marked with the safe working load provided that when such safe working load varies with the conditions of use of the manufacturer a table showing the safe working load with re- gard to every variable condi- tion shall be posted by the user in a conspicuous place easily visible to the operatorrdquo

We have found several lift trucks marked with a Safe Working Load notice on the side of the mast There are 2 reasons why this does not comply to the requirements firstly

The notice is not immediately visible to the operator and secondly A lift truck has different capacities for different conditions The conditions change with lift height and load centres of loads

18(5) (a)

This subregulation requires the lift truck to be thoroughly inspected and tested by a Lifting Machinery Inspec-tor (LMI) annually This requirement is similar to the previous requirement

18(6) Notwithstanding subregulation (5) the user shall cause all ropes

chainshooks or other attaching devices sheaves brakes and safety devices forming an inte-

A major change was made regarding the 6 monthly inspections It is no longer required anymore for an LMI to perform the inspections but rather a competent person The following is the definition of a competent person

ldquoCompetent personrdquo means a per-son who has the knowledge training experience and qualifications specif-ic to the work performed provided that where appropriate qualifications and training are registered in terms of the provisions of the South African Qualifications Authority Act 1995 those qualifications and that training shall be deemed to be the required qualifications and trainingrdquo

The operator may determine the competency of the person responsible for the six monthly inspections based on training experience and specific qualifications For example the service providermaintenance person main-taining the lift trucks will be deemed to be competent It is therefore not necessary to use the services of an LMI

Driven Machinery Regulations ldquoThe user shall cause the en-tire installation and all work- ing parts of every lifting machine as well as ancil-lary lifting equipment used with the machine or device excluding lifting tackle to be subjected to a thorough examination and a perfor-mance test as prescribed by the standard to which the lifting machine was man-ufactured by a lifting ma-chinery inspector of a lift-ing machinery entity which shall determine the service-ability of the structures ropes machinery and safety devices before they are put into use and every time they are dismantled and re-erected and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 12 monthsrdquo

gral part of a lifting machine or hand powered lifting device to be subject-ed to a thorough examination by a competent person at intervals not ex-ceeding 6 months

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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19

20

42 Occasional useExamples of occasional use area) non-routine maintenance tasks for which it is impractical to hire pur- pose built access equipmentb) the replacement of light fittings in high-rise warehouses if the task is not carried out as part of periodic maintenance operationsc) tasks that would otherwise be car- ried out using less safe means of access such as ladders because it is impractical to hire purpose de- signed persons-lifting equipment due to the short duration and occa sional nature of the task for exam- ple clearing a blocked gutter andd) checking on high-level damage to racking suspected of causing an im- mediate risk or checking on the con- dition of damaged roof lights

3 In the case of a HLOP it is expect-ed of the operator to pick orders from the storage bays by walking away from his normal operating position onto the forks from the truck as not all HLOPrsquos are delivered with integrated plat-forms Although the operator should wear a safety harness it still creates a falling hazard

The operators of such trucks should consider installing a man-cage if the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) does not supply safe platforms to work from SANS 583 and OHSDirective 015 are essential

OHS Directive 015The OHS Directive 015 states the following ldquoSchedule of Conditions for Lift Trucksrdquo

18(8) No user shall require or permit any person to be moved or sup- ported by means of a lifting machine unless that machine is fitted with a man-cage designed and manufactured according to an approved SANS standard approved for that purpose by an inspector and after a risk assess- ment has been done

The DoL has published a Directive (OHS Directive 015) to all their offices as guidelines to the approv-al of man-cages What is important to note in this directive is

Machinery which may be ldquolifting ma-chinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of supporting or moving persons in sus-pension by means of a cradle for which no permission is required (eg High Lift Order Pickers (HLOP) and Turret Trucks) and

21

HLOP with man-cage

HLOP without man-cage

Turret Truck (VNA)

22 Machinery which may be ldquolifting machinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of moving or supporting of goods or materials for which permission is required (eg Counter-Balanced Lift Trucks)

Counter-Balance - Reach truck

Counter-Balance - Internal combustion

32 In the case of a lifting machine as contemplated in paragraph 21 above DMR 18(8) is not applica- ble33 In the case of lifting machines to be used for the purpose as con templated in paragraph 22 but which the user may occasionally due to lack of other suitable means or under unusual circum- stances want to use for the mov- ing or supporting of persons in suspension in a specially designed cradle DMR 18(8) is applicable and the approvalpermission of an inspector is required for such use

The approved SANS Standard for man-cages are SANS 583 Non-in-tegrated work platforms for occasional use on lift trucks Par 42 of SANS 583 gives examples of occasional use

1 The cradle is to be manufactured strictly in accordance with thedrawing supplied with the application2 It shall be enclosed on all 3 sides

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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to a height of al least 1 200 mm and the side on the mast side 2100mm above the cradle floor which shall be of a substantial construction and capable of supporting the designed maximum load safely

3 The cradle and all welding work shall be subjected to effective quality con-trol during its various stages of con-struction by a competent person who shall ensure compliance with condi-tion 1 and in addition that

31 all welding work is carried out by trained welders32 the welding work complies with an acceptable welding code33 the welding work is free of any de- fect likely to reduce its load carry- ing capacity and34 the welds are of such thickness that the allowable stresses for the welding rod in use is not exceed- ed when considering the dynamic and static forces the cradle is likely to be subjected to when in use4 The forklift truck used for that purpose must be examined by the person contemplated in condition 3 to ensure that it complies with

Typical man cage

the regulations before the lifting of persons may be permitted For successive lifts on the same day it need only be examined before the first lift The results of such exam inations must be entered into a record kept for that purpose on the premises5 The cradle shall be secured to the lift truck in such a manner that acciden tal disconnection of the cradle can- not take place6 Where reasonably practicable the cradle is to be provided with a switch electrically interlocking such cradle to the ignition of the lift truck to pre vent unexpected starting of the en- gine and movement of the lift truck whilst persons occupy the cradle7 The moving or supporting of person in suspension in the equipment shall only be done under the supervision of the person contemplated in para- graph 3 who shall ensure thatndash71 only trained and certified lift truck drivers are used in the operation72 the lift truck remains stationary whilst persons occupy the cradle 73 all persons occupying the cradle are secured to the cradle by means of full body safety harness

8 The maximum number of persons to be carried and the safe maximum load carrying capacity of the cradle for which it has been designed is to be conspicuously marked on the cradle

Pierre TerblancheT (012) 804 8244 E pierreterblanche2gmailcom W wwwculmencoza

26 Years Experience

Culmen Consultants

Tel (012) 804 8244 bull Fax (012) 804 1835 bull Email infoculmencoza bull Web wwwculmencoza

INSPECTION amp TESTING OF ALL LIFTING EQUIPMENT amp PRESSURE VESSELS TRAINING

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22

UJ Maritime students visit Durban harbour

For the past 17 years maritime students from the University of Johannesburg have been visiting the Durban harbour and associated businesses to gain an insiderrsquos view of the largest commercial port in South Africa Last year 18 stu-dents were fortunate enough to interact with various professionals and members of the maritime industry

After a very early departure from Jo-hannesburg the first stop for the day was MAN Truck and Bus plant in Pin-etown At the plant students gained an understanding of the essential functions of road transport in the operations of the port and linkages to the hinterland Familiar logistics concepts such as JIT and Kanban were demonstrated by observing the assem-bly line at Africarsquos first carbon-neutral truck production site

The tour then moved on to the NCT Durban Woodchip plant where bulk shipping operations were noted Plant engineer Derek Rall always an enthu-siastic host was a keen supporter of the studentrsquos race up the woodchip stack The day culminated in a visit to DSV one of the top freight forwarders in the world DSVrsquos acquisition of UTI Worldwide is a positive example of change management in a fragmented market

Despite the strong winds in Durban the enthusiasm to board a contain-ership the next day was not damp-enedAfter a safety briefing by Transnet at the Durban Container Ter-minal students were accompanied

on board the 8300 TEU Mediterra-nean Bridge vessel Language was no barrier to communication as the first officer demonstrated his passion for shipping by guiding the students through the bridge and engine room of the vessel With strict port regulations prohibiting the entry to the port and vessels this unforgettable experience was made possible through the kind permission of Captain Salvatore Sarno of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) South Africa

A visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals exposed the students to liquid bulk cargoes The handling of liquid cargoes is quite different to that of dry bulk or container handling and the complexi-ty of such operations were duly high-lighted The day ended with Kuehne amp Nagel the second largest freight forwarder in the world reinforcing val-ue-added visibility through digitisation and e-commerce

On the final day the students visited Tanker Services a division of Imperi-al logistics Thus the previous dayrsquos visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals was complete as the understanding of moving goods to the hinterland by

road transport was reflected upon As the tour drew to a close a harbour cruise and dinner sponsored by Strate-gnos and Imperial Health Services respectively was warmly welcomed The camaraderie developed amongst students the experience gained and the knowledge acquired on this tour is invaluable Appreciation is extended to Prof Johan du Plessis who tireless-ly makes this excursion possible every year

Students commented that they came on the tour thinking that they knew the maritime industry only to leave with a yearning to learn and explore more of this vast and valuable industry

UJ students on board the Mediterranean Bridge accompanied by Prof J du Plessis Ms S Nabee and Mr T Mbara

Sumayah NabeeT +27 11 559 3786W wwwujaczacbe

W wwwujaczatransport

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B

GREENAll stages of a productrsquos life cycle will influence a supply chainrsquos environment burden from resource extraction to manufacturing use and reuse final recycling or disposalBeyond this definition with adding the ldquogreenrdquo component it refers to green supply chain management (GSCM) which is defined as ldquogreen procure-ment green manufacturing green dis-tribution and reverse logisticsrdquo The idea of GSCM is to eliminate or min-imize waste (energy emissionschem-icalhazardous solid wastes) along supply chain

As a more systematic and integrated strategy GSCM has emerged as an important new innovation that helps organizations develop ldquowin-winrdquo strat-egies that achieve profit and market share objectives by lowering their en-vironmental risks and impacts while raising their ecological efficiencyThis has typically caused high integra-tion costs and diffusion is slow

GREEN PROCUREMENT

Green manufacturing is defined as production processes which use in-puts with relatively low environmen-tal impacts which are highly efficient and which generate little or no waste or pollution Green manufacturing can lead to lower raw material costs production efficiency gains reduced environmental and occupational safe-ty expenses and improved corporate image The findings in green manufacturing activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Hazardous substance control (1) Lead free ndash replace other substanc- es such as bismuth silver tin gold copper(2) Rinse parts with clean water instead of using chemicals and reuse water

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTIntroduction

Supply chain management is the coordination and management of a complex network of activities in-volved in delivering a finished product to the end-user or customer

AGreen procurement is defined as an environmental purchasing consist-ing of involvement in activities that include the reduction reuse and re-cycling of materials in the process of purchasing

Besides green procurement is a solu-tion for environmentally concerned and economically conservative busi-ness and a concept of acquiring a se-lection of products and services that minimizes environmental impact

The findings in green procurement ac-tivities of Thai manufacturers are pre-sented

Supplier selection (1) Purchase materials or parts only from ldquoGreen Partnersrdquo who satisfy green partner environmental quality standards and pass an au- dit process in following regulations for the environment-related sub- stances(2) Consider suppliers who acquire ISO14000 OHSAS18000 andor RoHS directives (3) Select suppliers who control haz- ardous substances in companyrsquos standard lists and obtain green certificate achievements

3Rs in procurement process(1) Reuse or recycle ndash paper parts container (plastic boxbag) (2) Order via email (paperless)

GREEN MANUFACTURING

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GREEN Plants collect used computers and par ts 50 from manufacturing plants 20 from community 20 from waste collectors and the rest 10 from privatepublic organization About 40 of disassembling parts are

All green activities in green supply chain management

GREEN MANUFACTURING

(3) Quality control in inputs at vendor site and recheck before process- ingEnergy-efficient technology(1) Reduce power consumption in products such as ramp loadun- load technology in HDD (2) Increase product life-span resulting in higher efficiency and productiv- ity (3) Improve machine uptime (4) Improve machine performance for example a process of solder jet bonding (using jet in soldering up to 2000 gold ballshr instead of pressing 500-700 gold ballshr)(5) Design product for example com- pact design with improved fea- tures yet using fewer resources to produce Strive for higher recyclability and recoverability for products as stipulated by WEEE directive product exterior using bio-based plastics achieves high level of fire retardancy3Rs and waste minimization (1) Promotes reuserecycle of parts (2) Enhance environmental conscious ness via 3Rs activities (3) Reduce indirect materials such as epoxy glue

GREEN DISTRIBUTION

Green distribution are consists of green packaging and green logistics Packaging characteristics such as size shape and materials have an impact on distribution because of their affect on the transport characteristics of the product Better packaging along with rearranged loading patterns can re-duce materials usage increase space utilization in the warehouse and in the trailer and reduce the amount of handling required [10] The findings in green distribution activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Green packaging (1) Downsize packaging (2) Use ldquogreenrdquo packaging materials (3) Cooperate with vendor to standard- ize packaging (4) Minimize material uses and time to unpack(5) Encourage and adopt returnable packaging methods

(6) Promote recycling and reuse pro- gramsGreen logisticstransportation (1) Deliver directly to user site (2) Use alternative fuel vehicles (3) Distribute products together rath- er than in smaller batches (4) Change to modal shift

D REVERSELOGISTICS

Reverse logistics is the process of re-trieving the product from the end con-sumer for the purposes of capturing value or proper disposal

Activities include collection combined inspectionselectionsorting re-pro-cessingdirect recoveryredistribution and disposal The findings in reverse logistics of stakeholders are presented

Waste collectors (called SaLeng) gather EOL computers from commu-nity privatepublic organization and used computer store then inspect se-lect and sort initially to get used parts which are shipped to disassemblyre cycle plants There is lack of obvious database about quantities and value provided in this stage

DISASSEMBLYRECYCLE

small electronic parts (eg IC diode transformer) and materials (metal glass plastic) which are derived and sold to big electronic markets The rest of it are shipped to recycle plants which recycle some precious metals like copper gold platinumFinal treatmentlandfill company has received the benefit of technology transfers technical and management assistance from USA The facility has industrial waste treatment and dis-posal systems for computer waste by secure landfill or stabilization and solidification systems (a process of detoxification and converting waste into a solid form before disposal in the landfill)

Mohamed Omar ElfaroukASCP Managing Director

T +2 01009198284 E Mohamedelfaroukascpegyptorg

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It is just over two years ago that Combilift announced its plans to invest euro46m in its new factory on a green field site on the edge of Monaghan Town What was once 40 hectares of industrial zoned land has been transformed into the companyrsquos new global HQ and is now the largest single manufacturing unit under one roof in Ireland

20th anniversary ldquoThe increased pro-duction capacity at the new premises will enable us to keep pace with the very full order books and we envisage doubling our output within the next few yearsrdquo said McVicar

The construction of the new factory has allowed Combilift to incorporate the latest and most innovative manu-facturing processes The entire design along lean principles including the ex-act material flow was mapped out long before building commenced The facil-ity includes a dedicated RampD centre and has four travelling assembly lines three moving paint lines an all-in-one plasma cutting machine centre and CNC press breaks Two automatic shot blasters have also been installed -un-usual for a forklift manufacturer where one shot blaster is usually the norm

Combiliftrsquos engineers are well aware of the corrosive effect the elements can have and put great importance on sur-face preparation to produce more ro-bust long life products

M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftcom

Combilift to incorporate latest innovative manufacturing processes in new factory

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This is Combiliftrsquos third ldquohomerdquo follow-ing its establishment in 1998 by Mar-tin McVicar and Robert Moffett and the size of the new facility (46000msup2) underlines the exceptional growth of a company which initially manufac-tured one niche model for handling long loads in confined spaces ndash the multidirectional all-wheel drive IC en-gine powered Combilift Product de-velopment was swift however with an average of two new models being introduced each year and Combilift is now equally well known for its wide range of solutions which encompass-es pedestrian stacker trucks straddle carriears 2-way and 4-way sideloaders and VNA articulated forklifts

The new factory will be officially opened opened in April 2018 which coincides with another milestone - Combiliftrsquos

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Just recently Interroll launched a new software collaboration tool used mostly for After Sales Service Supply Network Africa spoke with Hilton Campbell Managing Director of Interroll SA to get his take on customer service and also hear more about how Interroll is driving to bring the innovation of conveyor technology to our very own markets

ldquoThe Interroll group has a key philos-ophy that is we need to be close to where our products are says Hiltonrdquo The proximity to the market is key to ensure that our products sold to our in-tegrators that ultimately end up in the distribution centers or in the airport or in the factoryrsquos of the end customer these customers can rely on Interroll for support in a fast and efficient way

Hilton comments ldquoI have a passion to make the global technology on offer from Interroll for the efficient handling of goods available in our own back yard This might sound easy as one only thinks about importing complete and ready-made goods absolutely not we want to manufacture and in some case locally assemble to offer the products quickly and cost effec-tively and with after sales supportrdquo

How Interroll achieves this makes them very unique In 2018 Interroll South Africa celebrates 20 years Itrsquos safe to say in their field they are the

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

INTE

RR

OLL

longest surviving international repre-sentative of conveyor components and technology that has stood the test of time This would not have been pos-sible without a fantastic loyal client base many companies they first sold to back in 1998 are today still buying from Interroll ldquotogether we run and growrdquo says Hilton Our customers are very loyal but also demanding this is OK because we have in our DNA core values that compliments this rela-tionship Our values include ldquoFast and Committedrdquo as well as ldquoEnvironment of Excellencerdquo amongst others

Our new collaboration tool for After sales Service is only one small tool to live our values The tool will allow both a local and global collaboration of global support With a simple e mail to zaserviceinterrollcom the mail is received by a team in SA and as-signed to the respective department for action locally and internationally From there we have a ldquoticketrdquo and the ticket is tracked with a specific time al-lowance from response to conclusion With this tool we are less dependent on a ldquofewrdquo and also avoid our own in-ternal inefficiencies that costs us and our customers money

This investment in service is key all professional integrators and end cus-tomers need piece of mind that when service is needed they can trust in their supplier In 2018 during our 20th year anniversary Interroll has many excit-ing activities planned both as a cele-bration but more importantly to also catapult Interroll in to the next growth phase Hilton concludes ldquowe will in-vest heavily into our factory local as-sembly and our people for training this is for both new products and new strategies to bring the global world even closer to soilrdquo

When asked how the demand for In-terroll type products will grow in the coming years Hilton was frank with his reply lsquoConsistent growth in our environment is by no means easy Not enough customers are investing they are simply in survival mode I can recall a few times when we have been asked to repair something where previously customers would replace There are some exceptions of course these are larger companies usually in the sector of Food and Beverage One customer we have dealt with since our inception comments today that he cannot cope with the demand they are howev-er in a niche market and operating in this sector Another is the automotive sector this sector shows some signs of activity and investment Our products offer a lot of diversity across a number of markets mostly in growing markets so growth is there but you need to fight for it in todayrsquos tough times

Interroll SA (Pty) Ltd

T +27 11 281 99 00E zasalesinterrollcom

W wwwinterrollcoza

WHAT DOES THIS TOOL OFFER

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Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

Weetabix Food Company has been awarded Standard Corporate Certification from CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement amp Supply) following an in-depth assessment that measured its procurement function against world-class standards

Weetabix is one of only 280 companies worldwide to have achieved the pres-tigious certification The robust and rigorous procurement processes are now allowing the organisation to strengthen its relationships with sup-pliers ndash 75 now consider Weetabix to operate a collaborative and innovative culture ndash and drive further improve-ment throughout the business

The processes have helped to deliver added value to both Weetabix and its suppliers through continuous improve-ment initiatives across the whole sup-ply chain These improvements have also allowed Weetabix to continue to meet the needs and adapt to the de-mands of customers and consumers in a changing breakfast market

Certification is testament to the jour-ney the Weetabix team has taken during the last seven years under the leadership of Anthony Bowdidge Head of Procurement

He says ldquoWhen we decided to em-bark on the certification process last year wersquod already step changed the way we worked internally and made some fantastic progress But we knew from internal feedback there were some further improvements we could make and CIPS offered a framework to take us to the next level It provided the structure we needed particularly around processes and continued peo-ple development

ldquoWe aligned our programme to the five dimensions of the CIPS assessment Leadership amp organisation Strategy People Processes amp Systems and Per-

Latimer in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom

ANTHONY CONCLUDES

ldquoResponsible sourcing and production is a key pillar of the Weetabix busi-ness We now have a robust platform that will ensure procurement main-tains a high level of impact across the organisation Wersquoll continue to evolve our processes and nurture our procurement talent over the next few years Wersquove already got our eye on Advanced CIPS Certificationrdquo

formance Management Each dimen-sion was assigned a sub-team within procurement which meant it was a real team effort from the beginning as every member of the function was in-volved throughout the entire journey This resulted in the excellent co-cre-ation of new policies and processes as well as enabling personal develop-ment and education for all involved

Whilst the certificate will be the thing that we will display and publicise proudly arguably the biggest impact will be the increased professional development of the teamrdquo

Alan Martin Head of CIPS Certifica-tion said ldquoWeetabix has been on a journey of continuous improvement over the past few years and wersquove witnessed throughout the assessment process a team that has built up it processes using the CIPS framework to achieve what is now an array of procurement best practices The value the business places on procurement and strong relationships the team has with the Executive Leaders of the organisation has ensured excellent compliance and in terms of content style and clarity the Weetabix CIPS submission was exceptional Wersquore delighted to award Weetabix with CIPS Corporate Certificationrdquo

There are 14 members of the Weet-abix procurement team that oversee over 800 suppliers and the export of Weetabix products from its UK sites to over 80 countries worldwide Weet-abix is renowned for sourcing all wheat for its Weetabix biscuits from within a 50 mile radius of its mills at Burton

T +27 12 345 6177F +27 (0) 12 345 3309E southafricacipsorg

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

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SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

227 Technical Support SSI Augmented Support Technicians on Call Global Spare Parts Service

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In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

T +27 (0) 11 961 0700 E LisaDebeerparkercom W wwwparkercomza

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Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

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JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

T +27 (0) 12 993 4509E rutmediantcozaW wwwmediantcoza

in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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48

The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

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DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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Supply Personalityof the month

JASCOJASCO Head Office reduces carbon Footprint by 50 with solar energy solution

SAPICSThe High cost of supply chain glitches

Culmen ConsultantsLegal Compliance of lifting machinery in the warehouse

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Dexion 9Eternity Technologies 11Demag 15Protect-It 18Culmen Consultants 21SAPICS 22Universal Storage 26Ros 28Ros 29Interoll 31Scalex 33SSI 34Real Telematics 39Linde Forklifts 41Eurasiayan 43Barloworld 45BITO 47Fortna 49CHEP 51CPR 54

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UJ Maritime students visit Durban harbour

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CombiliftCombilift to incorporate latest innovative manufacturing processes in new factory

InterollLaunches a new software collaboration tool

CIPSWeetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

SSISSI Schaefer working with highest quality

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Linde Forklifts Entire warehouse equipped with Lithium-ion

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46Ask The ExpertsA fresh look at your business case for automation

Buyers GuideAutomation - Lifting

Buyers GuideLogistics - Materials Handeling

Buyers GuideWarehousing - Flooring

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Branded Supply Chain

NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

ASCPGreen Supply Chain Management 24

Rob LogisticsAvoid sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just as important

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

PHARMA BELGIUM

Pharma Belgium Part of McKesson Europe distributes several times a day medicinal products to Belgian pharmacies from 4 modern distri-bution centers in Eppegem Ghent Houdeng and Liegravege

The group operates in 12 countries in Europe offers work to over 39000 people and generated revenue of more than 22 billion euros in 2014 Pharma Belgium employs 410 people and delivers their 35600 articles to 2800 pharmacies in Belgium making near to 6000 deliveries a day

Pharma Belgium decided on KNAPP as a partner for building their new distribution center in Eppegem near Brussels to increase their warehouse operation and to be able to cope with daily and future demand The instal-lation was successfully completed in 2015 In the warehouse KNAPP in-stalled a pharmaceutical wholesale

essary to be able to offer fast delivery times and to fulfil the growing needs of customers KNAPP won Pharma Bel-gium over with its vast expertise and years of experience in solutions for pharmaceutical wholesaling

Pharma Belgium commissioned the order with KNAPP towards the end of 2014 Thanks to the good collaboration between the project teams of Pharma Belgium and KNAPP the project was successfully implemented within the specified period

During the development phase the two companies worked closely togeth-er to create an overall concept to find the optimal degree of automation for the solution

The combination of proven technolo

Efficient dispatch processes the containers are supplied with invoicing documents before being lidded and strapped The containers are distributed between the dispatch ramps in the correct sequence and are then ready for outbound delivery

The solution

The challenge

solution with 2 automatic fast-mover picking lines (A-Frames) with 3200 channels a picking loop with 10 man-ual stations and automated handling systems eg a destacker weight con-trols or dispatch sorting

The combined Streamline conveyors are handling the transports within the facility and are controlled by the KiSoft WCS supplied by KNAPP

In 2014 Pharma Belgium decided to-build a new distribution centre in Ep-pegem near Brussels which opened at the end of 2015 The aim of the new distribution centre was to prepare Pharma Belgium for growing market demands as well as to optimize and automate processes that were la-bour-intensive Changing to a faster higher performance system was nec-

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6

THE WAREHOUSE IN DETAIL

Incoming goods and storage

As soon as goods enter the warehouse they are registered in the central ware-house management and warehouse control systems at the goods-in work stations During this process the goods are prepared for storage As required the articles are forwarded to the following areas

bull Overstockbull Replenishment for the fast-mover autopickers (Central Belt System)bull Manual flow racks

Slow-movers are stored in the racks and oversized articles are stored directly on pallets Empty container stacks coming from the empty contain- er buffer are automatically transport-ed to a destacker which can separate

Order start

At the order start station orders that the KiSoft WCS has transmitted are re-leased for start Dynamic order start provides an optimal start sequence and keeps the workload evenly dis-tributed among the different system areas Immediately after order start the tare weight of the container is determined Containers that do not need goods from the autopickers bypass the Central Belt System This greatly reduces the container transit time

Manual picking is carried out at 10 manual flow rack stations

1200 containers per hourgies and innovative systems provides Pharma Belgium with maximal effi-ciency and flexibility in everyday oper-ation

At the centre of the solution is a Central Belt System with two fast- mover autopickers comprising a total of 50 modules and 3200 channels Efficient manual picking is performed at 10 manual flow rack stations

Powerful Streamline conveyors handle the internal transport and convey the containers with speed and precision Standard orders are started auto-matically in the warehouse and each order receives the right documents at an automatic document insert station Special orders are started using K-Start at a special station for cool applica-tions

An automatic destacker keeps con-tainers flowing continuously All the warehouse components are managed correctly by the warehouse control software KiSoft WCS

Manual and automatic picking

The fast Central Belt System has two lines of fast-mover autopickers and processes orders fully-automatically The required articles from 3200 chan-nels are ejected onto the central belt and then transferred into the contain-

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7

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Sector

Healthcare

The Central Belt System with two fast-mover autopickers processes fast-moving articles both quickly and efficiently

The conveyor system guarantees a smooth flow of containers Thanks to the intelligent KiSoft software solution the containers always take the quickest route through the warehouse

Printing of the orderrsquos invoice docu-ments is triggered as the barcode on the container is automatically scanned The containers are then lidded auto-matically strapped and conveyed to the dispatch area Each container is diverted to its assigned ramp which simultaneously creates the optimal sequence

Dispatch

er at the transfer station Each ejec-tor is equipped with 3 control light gates that make sure that the articles are present and control ejection and stopping processes Powerful A check scale is located at the end of every autopicker line to ensure optimal quality

This is part of KNAPPrsquos zero de-fect strategy At the flow racks the picking is done manually Be-fore the containers leave the manual picking area again the system checks the expected final weight of the container Containers with deviations are diverted to the check station

SKUs

35000 (articles in stock) System performance 1200 containershour

Location

Eppegem Brussels | Bel-giumOutbound deliveries day 5900 (on average)

KEY DATA

8

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | COVER STORY

KNAPPrsquos warehouse control soft-ware KiSoft WCS manages controls and optimizes all processes in the warehouse and seamlessly integrates subsystems such as fast-mover au-topickers the PLC and the material flow system into the overall system

Software

Key Technologies

Why did you choose to work with KNAPP

In the past we worked together with various suppliers of warehouse automation Among all the suppliers KNAPP was able to get us on board because they quickly put together an offer for the best solution at a com-petitive price

What are the most important advantages of the solution

We selected a proven solution with very high system reliability The solu-tion is designed for high performance and a high number of SKUs and gives us the necessary flexibility to fulfil future requirements

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

DEXION (HEAD OFFICE BASED IN CAPE TOWN) WAREHOUSE SOLUTIONS AND SHELVING AND RACKING SUPPLIERS TO SOUTH AFRICA AND AFRICA MANY WAREHOUSE AND STORAGE FACILITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA UTILISE THE GROUND LEVEL BUT FAIL TO RECOGNISE THE FREE SPACE ABOVE IT WE AT DEXION PROVIDE A NUMBER OF SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE ON UTILISING THE CUBE EFFICIENT-LY ONE BEING OUR RACK SUPPORTED STRUCTURE WITH INTERLINKING WALKWAYS TO CREATE MULTI-LEVEL PICKING

Lack of storage space

think up

Contact UsTel +27 (0) 21 552-0220

rondexioncapecoza 9

Software Server hardware + backup system Ki-Soft WCS warehouse control system

Picking Central Belt System with two fast-mover autopickers for efficient automatic order processing manual picking stations

Handling and control systems Automatic order start with docu-ment

insertion automatic weight check automatic strapping and labelling of containers

SUPPLY PERSONALITY OF THE MONTHS U P P L Y N E T W O R K A F R I C A

What is your name and surname

Victor Temlett

What kind of academic qualifications do you have

Marketing amp IT Diplomas

Who was your first employer and your jobdescription

FC Construction -sales

What was your first salaryR 80000 per month

What is your secret to success

Understanding clientrsquos requirements rather than offering a product

What advice would you give to your 16 year old self

Learn learn learn nothing is more important than learning

What is your favourite drink

Red wine

What overseas training and experience do you have

Been to many factories such Toyota Mitsubishi Hyster Combilift and Jungheinrich and trained with Kardex in Dubai

Where was your last holiday

Ireland

Challenges you face within your industry

Price is more important than service

Something fun nobody knows about youI cry when I watch sad movies

What are your goals for the next five years

Have the best service supply company and compete in international Ironman competitions

Victor TemlettManaging Director

AUTOMATED STORAGE SYSTEMSMATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT

CONTACT US (011) 900 8010 (011) 900 801210

AUTOMATED STORAGE SYSTEMSMATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT

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The team began the installation of a so-lar carport system in April 2015 lever-aging the real estate available above the carports used by staff and visitors Phase 1 of the project involved the in-stallation of 53kWp of solar panels ac

Located in Midrand north of Johan-nesburg Jasco Park houses over 250 of the firmrsquos staff as well as a data centre and various other amenities

The vision was to use solar elec-tricity to power much of the Jasco Campus energy needs to cut down on the costs of traditional power re-duce dependency on the national grid and by doing so gain valuable insights into clean energy deployments An additional upside of this project is that Jasco is able to use their head office as a reference site and showcase in order to better serve clients

The solution

companied by two 25kW inverters to generate up to 50kW AC power during peak generation periods

Kevin Norris Consulting Solutions Architect for Jasco Power amp Energy explained that due to the westerly ori-entation of the Phase 1 project and of

JASCO HEAD OFFICE REDUCES CARBON FOOTPRINT BY

In early-2015 Jasco a company that delivers end-to-end best-of-breed solutions across the entire ICT Power Enterprise and Security value chains realised the opportunity to become a leader in the field of renewable energy harnessing its expertise on a solar project at its own head office complex Jasco Park

the existing carport layout peak solar generation occurred in the early after-noon matching the peak load profile of the Jasco campus which occurred as a result of commercial operations and air conditioning loads

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12

50 WITH SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTION

CASE STUDY

ldquoThroughout the process we used this project as an opportunity to create blueprints for our Renewable

Energy programmes within our clientsrsquo environmentsrdquo

Managing Director Mr DSmith

Phase 2 saw the additional installation of a brand new solar carport system in the northern section of the Jasco Campus This upgrade saw the total PV generation of the Jasco Campus in-crease to 150kWp with an increase in invertor output power to 125kW AC

The solar powered system remains lsquotiedrsquo to the National Grid which en-ables seamless transition between both the traditional power source and the new solar generation Energy needs are primarily served by solar power and supported by the National Grid where needed In this way Nor-ris explains that in situations such as power outages the solar energy sys-tem is not a backup to traditional pow-er but rather a complementary source of clean energy In the event of power cuts Jasco Park still lsquofails-overrsquo to pet-rol generators to keep the datacentre operations running and ensure staff are still able to work ldquoThis begins with a thorough analysis of the current load and consumption levels the times of the day that demand peaks the tariffs that are being paid and so onrdquo

ldquoFrom this analysis we then look to

match a green energy solution to these needs and start quantifying the capex required versus the savings that are predicted over time Ultimately wersquore able to flesh out a full business case and predict a clear actual timeframerdquo

ldquoOur vision for this project is to show-case the opportunities presented by utilising solar energy and demonstrate tangibly to our clients and encourage other corporates to embrace clean en-ergyrdquo adds Norris

To this end Jasco considered the full ambit of civil engineering and con-struction needs The team settled on a cantilever system which doesnrsquotrsquo re-quire any unsightly poles in the front and ensures that cars cannot accident-ly bump into the structures This de-sign also creates a more aesthetic and futuristic feel to staff and visitors as theyrsquore welcomed into Jasco

The benefitsBy the end of the 2nd phase the team had effectively matched the Jasco Campus demand with a reliable supply of clean renewable energy

As a result of this initiative Jasco has reduced its maximum energy con-sumption demand by 27 and re-duced its electrical consumption from the National Grid by 33 Both reduc-tions have resulted in a significant fi-nancial savings even at todayrsquos tariff structure If these savings are project-ed forward with Eskomrsquos current plans to increase electricity costs by 20 per annum becomes obvious that Jasco has largely insulated itself against fu-ture tariff price shocks

ldquoOverall wersquove reduced the carbon footprint by 50rdquo reports Smith adding that the payback timeframe is pegged at 5-6 years but that if nation-al energy tariffs and carbon taxes rise higher than inflation that timeframe may be brought even further forward

During times of low energy consump-tion for the company such as week-ends Jasco Park actually becomes a net exporter of energy - now sell-ing energy back to the National Grid and creating a new growing revenue stream

ldquoMost importantly it has also empow

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13

ered us to have the right client con-versations as we can clearly show them the positive impact of solar - not just from a business perspec-tive but more broadly in addressing macroeconomic and climate change issuesrdquo says Smith

From their experiences with Jasco Park the firmrsquos Power Solutions amp Re-newable Energy team is able to focus on the engineering procurement and construction requirements for solar energy systems in high-end residen-tial commercial and small-scale util-ity projects

Renewable energy - which encom-passes primarily hydroelectricity wind solar and geothermal energy - now accounts for roughly 8 of total global energy generation As South Africa looks towards a fu-ture of electricity tariff hikes the ad-vent of carbon tax and a correspond-ing decline in the costs of solar Smith says a number of forces are converg-ing to stimulate the growth of solar energy in corporate South Africa

About the Jasco Group

Jasco delivers end-to-end best-of-breed solutions across the en-tire ICT Power Enterprise and Se-curity value chains Our services include solution design business consulting project management and logistics to manage the sup-ply installation and commission-ing of solutions and profession-al services to provide integration and customisation of solutions managed services support and maintenance Jascorsquos operat-ing divisions namely Intelligent Technologies Enterprise Carri-ers and Electrical Manufacturers deliver a range of solutions and services Intelligent Technologies delivers broadcast power data centres and Property Technology Management (PTM) solutions as well as Energy Optimisation and Co-location services a carrier

JASCO GROUP

T +27 11-2661547E makwengwatojascocozaW wwwjascocoza

-neutral co-location telecom-munications hub where the net-work infrastructure serves multi-ple service providers The Carrier business provides solutions and components for access and transmission networks as well as hi-sites The Enterprise business is a specialist in multiple disci-plines across numerous solu-tions including business com-munications contact centres IT Infrastructure surveillance and access control as well as fire de-tection and prevention solutions to name but a few Electrical Manufacturers delivers contract manufacturing of white goods

The Jasco Group has a national footprint with offices in Gauteng Western Cape Free State East-ern Cape and Kwa-Zulu Natal Other than South Africa the organisation features an office in Kenya to service the East Africa region and an office in Dubai to service the Middle East North-ern Africa (MENA) region It also trades in many sub-Saharan Afri-can countries with a special fo-cus on the Southern African De-velopment Community (SADC)

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THE

HIGH COST OF SUPPLY CHAIN GLITCHES

A glitch in its supply chain can cost an organisation up to 10 of its shareholder value and even put the company out of business warns in-ternational supply chain risk manage-ment specialist Gregory Schlegel

A professor at Lehigh University in the USA a renowned author and founder of the global Supply Chain Risk Man-agement Consortium Schlegel will be sharing his insights with Southern African supply chain professionals at the first ever Supply Chain Risk Management Summit which takes place in Johannesburg in February 2018 ldquoNever before has there been such exponential growth of supply chain complexity uncertainty and risk as we are seeing todayrdquo he stresses ldquoWith globalisation expanding at a remarkable rate supply chains have

moved into areas where they have never operated Research shows that if a business is not prepared even a single small to medium supply chain disruption can cost it as much as R6 million Most companies across the globe are experiencing an average of seven to 10 supply chain risk events a year ndash from port congestion to poor supplier performance and changing weather patterns This equates to an annual cost of R60 millionrdquo

Schlegel says that 25 of companies that experience a moderate to se-vere supply chain disruption go out of business around 18 months after that event ldquoIt is a sobering thought and not a statistic that we ever read about because few companies or brands want to advertise the fact that they were ruined because they were

not preparedrdquo he asserts

The Supply Chain Risk Management Consortium that Schlegel founded comprises 20 leading multinational organisations that are collaborating to develop skills solutions and meth-odologies to enable businesses to identify assess mitigate and manage enterprise risk In addition to his ex-perience as a supply chain executive for several Fortune 100 companies and supply chain executive consultant with IBM Schlegel is the co-author of the definitive book on the subject ldquoSupply Chain Risk Management An Emerging Disciplinerdquo

The inaugural Supply Chain Risk Man-agement Summit is being hosted by Bespoke a leading African contract-ing procurement and supply chain

Supply chain disruptions are widely regarded as one of the greatest risks facing manufacturers and have become a top concern of global insurance providers

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THE

HIGH COST OF SUPPLY CHAIN GLITCHES

management advisory and train-ing provider in partnership with Southern African supply chain and operations management association SAPICS

ldquoI met Professor Gregory Schlegel at the 2017 SAPICS Conference and was fortunate to attend one of his risk and resiliency workshops at the event Gregrsquos deep understanding of supply chain risk and resiliency prompted Bespoke to invite him back to South Africa in early 2018 to deliver a risk management workshop to one of our clients in the financial sector and to lead a three-day public programme entitled lsquoPragmatic Approaches to Supply Chain Risk and Resiliencyrsquordquo

The latter evolved into the inaugural Supply Chain Risk Management Sum-mit jointly created by Bespoke and SAPICS ldquoWe were already discuss-ing opportunities for collaboration and agreed to capitalise on Professor Schlegelrsquos visit and launch an excit-ing addition to the 2018 supply chain calendar We hope that the summit will become an annual feature eventrdquo Hillman expands

Outlining the significance and ben-efits of Bespokersquos partnership with SAPICS he says that it will bring leading practices in education as well as knowledge development and networking opportunities to SAPICS members and Bespoke clients across Southern Africa

The three-day Supply Chain Risk Management Summit also features a keynote address by motivational speaker author and entrepreneur Abel Mukwevho of The Abel Mukw-evho Organisation This event takes place from 12 to 14 February 2018 in Sandton Johannesburg For more information go tohttpwwwscm-riskcoza

ABOUT SAPICS

Southern Africa SAPICS builds op-erations management excellence in individuals and enterprises through superior education and training internationally recognised certifica-tions comprehensive resources and a country-wide network of accom-plished industry professionals

This network is ever expanding and now includes associates in other Af-rican countries SAPICS is proud to represent APICS (the global end-to-end supply chain association) as its exclusive premier channel partner in Sub-Saharan Africa

Established 40 years ago the annu-al SAPICS Conference is the lead-ing event in Africa for supply chain professionals The 2018 SAPICS Con-ference takes place in Cape Town from 10 to 13 June

Since its foundation in 1966 SAPICS has become the leading provider of knowledge in supply chain manage-ment production and operations in

Established in 2010 as a specialist procurement consultancy Bespoke has grown into a leading African pro-vider of contracting procurement and supply chain management advice and training Through our collabora-tive and amenable style we aim to respond proactively to the needs of our clients and to provide advisory and training solutions that encourage lasting relationships

Bespoke has consulted and deliv-ered skills development programmes to a number of public and private sector organisations where we have achieved true successes helping them transform their procurement and supply chain management oper-ations

ABOUT BESPOKE

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ScopeIn the previous article racking inspections were discussed This article will focus on the legal requirements of lifting machines used in the warehouse primarily lift trucks as well as the use of non-integrated work platforms (ldquoman-cagesrdquo) as mentioned in Driven Machinery Regulations

On June 24 2015 the Department of Labour(DoL) published the revision of the Driven Machinery Regulations 2015 (DMR) Following is a summary of the regulations that could have an influence on warehouse lifting equip-ment

18(1) ldquoNo user may use or permit the use of a lifting machine unless (b) it is conspicuously and clearly marked with the safe working load provided that when such safe working load varies with the conditions of use of the manufacturer a table showing the safe working load with re- gard to every variable condi- tion shall be posted by the user in a conspicuous place easily visible to the operatorrdquo

We have found several lift trucks marked with a Safe Working Load notice on the side of the mast There are 2 reasons why this does not comply to the requirements firstly

The notice is not immediately visible to the operator and secondly A lift truck has different capacities for different conditions The conditions change with lift height and load centres of loads

18(5) (a)

This subregulation requires the lift truck to be thoroughly inspected and tested by a Lifting Machinery Inspec-tor (LMI) annually This requirement is similar to the previous requirement

18(6) Notwithstanding subregulation (5) the user shall cause all ropes

chainshooks or other attaching devices sheaves brakes and safety devices forming an inte-

A major change was made regarding the 6 monthly inspections It is no longer required anymore for an LMI to perform the inspections but rather a competent person The following is the definition of a competent person

ldquoCompetent personrdquo means a per-son who has the knowledge training experience and qualifications specif-ic to the work performed provided that where appropriate qualifications and training are registered in terms of the provisions of the South African Qualifications Authority Act 1995 those qualifications and that training shall be deemed to be the required qualifications and trainingrdquo

The operator may determine the competency of the person responsible for the six monthly inspections based on training experience and specific qualifications For example the service providermaintenance person main-taining the lift trucks will be deemed to be competent It is therefore not necessary to use the services of an LMI

Driven Machinery Regulations ldquoThe user shall cause the en-tire installation and all work- ing parts of every lifting machine as well as ancil-lary lifting equipment used with the machine or device excluding lifting tackle to be subjected to a thorough examination and a perfor-mance test as prescribed by the standard to which the lifting machine was man-ufactured by a lifting ma-chinery inspector of a lift-ing machinery entity which shall determine the service-ability of the structures ropes machinery and safety devices before they are put into use and every time they are dismantled and re-erected and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 12 monthsrdquo

gral part of a lifting machine or hand powered lifting device to be subject-ed to a thorough examination by a competent person at intervals not ex-ceeding 6 months

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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42 Occasional useExamples of occasional use area) non-routine maintenance tasks for which it is impractical to hire pur- pose built access equipmentb) the replacement of light fittings in high-rise warehouses if the task is not carried out as part of periodic maintenance operationsc) tasks that would otherwise be car- ried out using less safe means of access such as ladders because it is impractical to hire purpose de- signed persons-lifting equipment due to the short duration and occa sional nature of the task for exam- ple clearing a blocked gutter andd) checking on high-level damage to racking suspected of causing an im- mediate risk or checking on the con- dition of damaged roof lights

3 In the case of a HLOP it is expect-ed of the operator to pick orders from the storage bays by walking away from his normal operating position onto the forks from the truck as not all HLOPrsquos are delivered with integrated plat-forms Although the operator should wear a safety harness it still creates a falling hazard

The operators of such trucks should consider installing a man-cage if the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) does not supply safe platforms to work from SANS 583 and OHSDirective 015 are essential

OHS Directive 015The OHS Directive 015 states the following ldquoSchedule of Conditions for Lift Trucksrdquo

18(8) No user shall require or permit any person to be moved or sup- ported by means of a lifting machine unless that machine is fitted with a man-cage designed and manufactured according to an approved SANS standard approved for that purpose by an inspector and after a risk assess- ment has been done

The DoL has published a Directive (OHS Directive 015) to all their offices as guidelines to the approv-al of man-cages What is important to note in this directive is

Machinery which may be ldquolifting ma-chinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of supporting or moving persons in sus-pension by means of a cradle for which no permission is required (eg High Lift Order Pickers (HLOP) and Turret Trucks) and

21

HLOP with man-cage

HLOP without man-cage

Turret Truck (VNA)

22 Machinery which may be ldquolifting machinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of moving or supporting of goods or materials for which permission is required (eg Counter-Balanced Lift Trucks)

Counter-Balance - Reach truck

Counter-Balance - Internal combustion

32 In the case of a lifting machine as contemplated in paragraph 21 above DMR 18(8) is not applica- ble33 In the case of lifting machines to be used for the purpose as con templated in paragraph 22 but which the user may occasionally due to lack of other suitable means or under unusual circum- stances want to use for the mov- ing or supporting of persons in suspension in a specially designed cradle DMR 18(8) is applicable and the approvalpermission of an inspector is required for such use

The approved SANS Standard for man-cages are SANS 583 Non-in-tegrated work platforms for occasional use on lift trucks Par 42 of SANS 583 gives examples of occasional use

1 The cradle is to be manufactured strictly in accordance with thedrawing supplied with the application2 It shall be enclosed on all 3 sides

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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to a height of al least 1 200 mm and the side on the mast side 2100mm above the cradle floor which shall be of a substantial construction and capable of supporting the designed maximum load safely

3 The cradle and all welding work shall be subjected to effective quality con-trol during its various stages of con-struction by a competent person who shall ensure compliance with condi-tion 1 and in addition that

31 all welding work is carried out by trained welders32 the welding work complies with an acceptable welding code33 the welding work is free of any de- fect likely to reduce its load carry- ing capacity and34 the welds are of such thickness that the allowable stresses for the welding rod in use is not exceed- ed when considering the dynamic and static forces the cradle is likely to be subjected to when in use4 The forklift truck used for that purpose must be examined by the person contemplated in condition 3 to ensure that it complies with

Typical man cage

the regulations before the lifting of persons may be permitted For successive lifts on the same day it need only be examined before the first lift The results of such exam inations must be entered into a record kept for that purpose on the premises5 The cradle shall be secured to the lift truck in such a manner that acciden tal disconnection of the cradle can- not take place6 Where reasonably practicable the cradle is to be provided with a switch electrically interlocking such cradle to the ignition of the lift truck to pre vent unexpected starting of the en- gine and movement of the lift truck whilst persons occupy the cradle7 The moving or supporting of person in suspension in the equipment shall only be done under the supervision of the person contemplated in para- graph 3 who shall ensure thatndash71 only trained and certified lift truck drivers are used in the operation72 the lift truck remains stationary whilst persons occupy the cradle 73 all persons occupying the cradle are secured to the cradle by means of full body safety harness

8 The maximum number of persons to be carried and the safe maximum load carrying capacity of the cradle for which it has been designed is to be conspicuously marked on the cradle

Pierre TerblancheT (012) 804 8244 E pierreterblanche2gmailcom W wwwculmencoza

26 Years Experience

Culmen Consultants

Tel (012) 804 8244 bull Fax (012) 804 1835 bull Email infoculmencoza bull Web wwwculmencoza

INSPECTION amp TESTING OF ALL LIFTING EQUIPMENT amp PRESSURE VESSELS TRAINING

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22

UJ Maritime students visit Durban harbour

For the past 17 years maritime students from the University of Johannesburg have been visiting the Durban harbour and associated businesses to gain an insiderrsquos view of the largest commercial port in South Africa Last year 18 stu-dents were fortunate enough to interact with various professionals and members of the maritime industry

After a very early departure from Jo-hannesburg the first stop for the day was MAN Truck and Bus plant in Pin-etown At the plant students gained an understanding of the essential functions of road transport in the operations of the port and linkages to the hinterland Familiar logistics concepts such as JIT and Kanban were demonstrated by observing the assem-bly line at Africarsquos first carbon-neutral truck production site

The tour then moved on to the NCT Durban Woodchip plant where bulk shipping operations were noted Plant engineer Derek Rall always an enthu-siastic host was a keen supporter of the studentrsquos race up the woodchip stack The day culminated in a visit to DSV one of the top freight forwarders in the world DSVrsquos acquisition of UTI Worldwide is a positive example of change management in a fragmented market

Despite the strong winds in Durban the enthusiasm to board a contain-ership the next day was not damp-enedAfter a safety briefing by Transnet at the Durban Container Ter-minal students were accompanied

on board the 8300 TEU Mediterra-nean Bridge vessel Language was no barrier to communication as the first officer demonstrated his passion for shipping by guiding the students through the bridge and engine room of the vessel With strict port regulations prohibiting the entry to the port and vessels this unforgettable experience was made possible through the kind permission of Captain Salvatore Sarno of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) South Africa

A visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals exposed the students to liquid bulk cargoes The handling of liquid cargoes is quite different to that of dry bulk or container handling and the complexi-ty of such operations were duly high-lighted The day ended with Kuehne amp Nagel the second largest freight forwarder in the world reinforcing val-ue-added visibility through digitisation and e-commerce

On the final day the students visited Tanker Services a division of Imperi-al logistics Thus the previous dayrsquos visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals was complete as the understanding of moving goods to the hinterland by

road transport was reflected upon As the tour drew to a close a harbour cruise and dinner sponsored by Strate-gnos and Imperial Health Services respectively was warmly welcomed The camaraderie developed amongst students the experience gained and the knowledge acquired on this tour is invaluable Appreciation is extended to Prof Johan du Plessis who tireless-ly makes this excursion possible every year

Students commented that they came on the tour thinking that they knew the maritime industry only to leave with a yearning to learn and explore more of this vast and valuable industry

UJ students on board the Mediterranean Bridge accompanied by Prof J du Plessis Ms S Nabee and Mr T Mbara

Sumayah NabeeT +27 11 559 3786W wwwujaczacbe

W wwwujaczatransport

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B

GREENAll stages of a productrsquos life cycle will influence a supply chainrsquos environment burden from resource extraction to manufacturing use and reuse final recycling or disposalBeyond this definition with adding the ldquogreenrdquo component it refers to green supply chain management (GSCM) which is defined as ldquogreen procure-ment green manufacturing green dis-tribution and reverse logisticsrdquo The idea of GSCM is to eliminate or min-imize waste (energy emissionschem-icalhazardous solid wastes) along supply chain

As a more systematic and integrated strategy GSCM has emerged as an important new innovation that helps organizations develop ldquowin-winrdquo strat-egies that achieve profit and market share objectives by lowering their en-vironmental risks and impacts while raising their ecological efficiencyThis has typically caused high integra-tion costs and diffusion is slow

GREEN PROCUREMENT

Green manufacturing is defined as production processes which use in-puts with relatively low environmen-tal impacts which are highly efficient and which generate little or no waste or pollution Green manufacturing can lead to lower raw material costs production efficiency gains reduced environmental and occupational safe-ty expenses and improved corporate image The findings in green manufacturing activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Hazardous substance control (1) Lead free ndash replace other substanc- es such as bismuth silver tin gold copper(2) Rinse parts with clean water instead of using chemicals and reuse water

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTIntroduction

Supply chain management is the coordination and management of a complex network of activities in-volved in delivering a finished product to the end-user or customer

AGreen procurement is defined as an environmental purchasing consist-ing of involvement in activities that include the reduction reuse and re-cycling of materials in the process of purchasing

Besides green procurement is a solu-tion for environmentally concerned and economically conservative busi-ness and a concept of acquiring a se-lection of products and services that minimizes environmental impact

The findings in green procurement ac-tivities of Thai manufacturers are pre-sented

Supplier selection (1) Purchase materials or parts only from ldquoGreen Partnersrdquo who satisfy green partner environmental quality standards and pass an au- dit process in following regulations for the environment-related sub- stances(2) Consider suppliers who acquire ISO14000 OHSAS18000 andor RoHS directives (3) Select suppliers who control haz- ardous substances in companyrsquos standard lists and obtain green certificate achievements

3Rs in procurement process(1) Reuse or recycle ndash paper parts container (plastic boxbag) (2) Order via email (paperless)

GREEN MANUFACTURING

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24

C

GREEN Plants collect used computers and par ts 50 from manufacturing plants 20 from community 20 from waste collectors and the rest 10 from privatepublic organization About 40 of disassembling parts are

All green activities in green supply chain management

GREEN MANUFACTURING

(3) Quality control in inputs at vendor site and recheck before process- ingEnergy-efficient technology(1) Reduce power consumption in products such as ramp loadun- load technology in HDD (2) Increase product life-span resulting in higher efficiency and productiv- ity (3) Improve machine uptime (4) Improve machine performance for example a process of solder jet bonding (using jet in soldering up to 2000 gold ballshr instead of pressing 500-700 gold ballshr)(5) Design product for example com- pact design with improved fea- tures yet using fewer resources to produce Strive for higher recyclability and recoverability for products as stipulated by WEEE directive product exterior using bio-based plastics achieves high level of fire retardancy3Rs and waste minimization (1) Promotes reuserecycle of parts (2) Enhance environmental conscious ness via 3Rs activities (3) Reduce indirect materials such as epoxy glue

GREEN DISTRIBUTION

Green distribution are consists of green packaging and green logistics Packaging characteristics such as size shape and materials have an impact on distribution because of their affect on the transport characteristics of the product Better packaging along with rearranged loading patterns can re-duce materials usage increase space utilization in the warehouse and in the trailer and reduce the amount of handling required [10] The findings in green distribution activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Green packaging (1) Downsize packaging (2) Use ldquogreenrdquo packaging materials (3) Cooperate with vendor to standard- ize packaging (4) Minimize material uses and time to unpack(5) Encourage and adopt returnable packaging methods

(6) Promote recycling and reuse pro- gramsGreen logisticstransportation (1) Deliver directly to user site (2) Use alternative fuel vehicles (3) Distribute products together rath- er than in smaller batches (4) Change to modal shift

D REVERSELOGISTICS

Reverse logistics is the process of re-trieving the product from the end con-sumer for the purposes of capturing value or proper disposal

Activities include collection combined inspectionselectionsorting re-pro-cessingdirect recoveryredistribution and disposal The findings in reverse logistics of stakeholders are presented

Waste collectors (called SaLeng) gather EOL computers from commu-nity privatepublic organization and used computer store then inspect se-lect and sort initially to get used parts which are shipped to disassemblyre cycle plants There is lack of obvious database about quantities and value provided in this stage

DISASSEMBLYRECYCLE

small electronic parts (eg IC diode transformer) and materials (metal glass plastic) which are derived and sold to big electronic markets The rest of it are shipped to recycle plants which recycle some precious metals like copper gold platinumFinal treatmentlandfill company has received the benefit of technology transfers technical and management assistance from USA The facility has industrial waste treatment and dis-posal systems for computer waste by secure landfill or stabilization and solidification systems (a process of detoxification and converting waste into a solid form before disposal in the landfill)

Mohamed Omar ElfaroukASCP Managing Director

T +2 01009198284 E Mohamedelfaroukascpegyptorg

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It is just over two years ago that Combilift announced its plans to invest euro46m in its new factory on a green field site on the edge of Monaghan Town What was once 40 hectares of industrial zoned land has been transformed into the companyrsquos new global HQ and is now the largest single manufacturing unit under one roof in Ireland

20th anniversary ldquoThe increased pro-duction capacity at the new premises will enable us to keep pace with the very full order books and we envisage doubling our output within the next few yearsrdquo said McVicar

The construction of the new factory has allowed Combilift to incorporate the latest and most innovative manu-facturing processes The entire design along lean principles including the ex-act material flow was mapped out long before building commenced The facil-ity includes a dedicated RampD centre and has four travelling assembly lines three moving paint lines an all-in-one plasma cutting machine centre and CNC press breaks Two automatic shot blasters have also been installed -un-usual for a forklift manufacturer where one shot blaster is usually the norm

Combiliftrsquos engineers are well aware of the corrosive effect the elements can have and put great importance on sur-face preparation to produce more ro-bust long life products

M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftcom

Combilift to incorporate latest innovative manufacturing processes in new factory

27

This is Combiliftrsquos third ldquohomerdquo follow-ing its establishment in 1998 by Mar-tin McVicar and Robert Moffett and the size of the new facility (46000msup2) underlines the exceptional growth of a company which initially manufac-tured one niche model for handling long loads in confined spaces ndash the multidirectional all-wheel drive IC en-gine powered Combilift Product de-velopment was swift however with an average of two new models being introduced each year and Combilift is now equally well known for its wide range of solutions which encompass-es pedestrian stacker trucks straddle carriears 2-way and 4-way sideloaders and VNA articulated forklifts

The new factory will be officially opened opened in April 2018 which coincides with another milestone - Combiliftrsquos

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Just recently Interroll launched a new software collaboration tool used mostly for After Sales Service Supply Network Africa spoke with Hilton Campbell Managing Director of Interroll SA to get his take on customer service and also hear more about how Interroll is driving to bring the innovation of conveyor technology to our very own markets

ldquoThe Interroll group has a key philos-ophy that is we need to be close to where our products are says Hiltonrdquo The proximity to the market is key to ensure that our products sold to our in-tegrators that ultimately end up in the distribution centers or in the airport or in the factoryrsquos of the end customer these customers can rely on Interroll for support in a fast and efficient way

Hilton comments ldquoI have a passion to make the global technology on offer from Interroll for the efficient handling of goods available in our own back yard This might sound easy as one only thinks about importing complete and ready-made goods absolutely not we want to manufacture and in some case locally assemble to offer the products quickly and cost effec-tively and with after sales supportrdquo

How Interroll achieves this makes them very unique In 2018 Interroll South Africa celebrates 20 years Itrsquos safe to say in their field they are the

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

INTE

RR

OLL

longest surviving international repre-sentative of conveyor components and technology that has stood the test of time This would not have been pos-sible without a fantastic loyal client base many companies they first sold to back in 1998 are today still buying from Interroll ldquotogether we run and growrdquo says Hilton Our customers are very loyal but also demanding this is OK because we have in our DNA core values that compliments this rela-tionship Our values include ldquoFast and Committedrdquo as well as ldquoEnvironment of Excellencerdquo amongst others

Our new collaboration tool for After sales Service is only one small tool to live our values The tool will allow both a local and global collaboration of global support With a simple e mail to zaserviceinterrollcom the mail is received by a team in SA and as-signed to the respective department for action locally and internationally From there we have a ldquoticketrdquo and the ticket is tracked with a specific time al-lowance from response to conclusion With this tool we are less dependent on a ldquofewrdquo and also avoid our own in-ternal inefficiencies that costs us and our customers money

This investment in service is key all professional integrators and end cus-tomers need piece of mind that when service is needed they can trust in their supplier In 2018 during our 20th year anniversary Interroll has many excit-ing activities planned both as a cele-bration but more importantly to also catapult Interroll in to the next growth phase Hilton concludes ldquowe will in-vest heavily into our factory local as-sembly and our people for training this is for both new products and new strategies to bring the global world even closer to soilrdquo

When asked how the demand for In-terroll type products will grow in the coming years Hilton was frank with his reply lsquoConsistent growth in our environment is by no means easy Not enough customers are investing they are simply in survival mode I can recall a few times when we have been asked to repair something where previously customers would replace There are some exceptions of course these are larger companies usually in the sector of Food and Beverage One customer we have dealt with since our inception comments today that he cannot cope with the demand they are howev-er in a niche market and operating in this sector Another is the automotive sector this sector shows some signs of activity and investment Our products offer a lot of diversity across a number of markets mostly in growing markets so growth is there but you need to fight for it in todayrsquos tough times

Interroll SA (Pty) Ltd

T +27 11 281 99 00E zasalesinterrollcom

W wwwinterrollcoza

WHAT DOES THIS TOOL OFFER

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30

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

Weetabix Food Company has been awarded Standard Corporate Certification from CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement amp Supply) following an in-depth assessment that measured its procurement function against world-class standards

Weetabix is one of only 280 companies worldwide to have achieved the pres-tigious certification The robust and rigorous procurement processes are now allowing the organisation to strengthen its relationships with sup-pliers ndash 75 now consider Weetabix to operate a collaborative and innovative culture ndash and drive further improve-ment throughout the business

The processes have helped to deliver added value to both Weetabix and its suppliers through continuous improve-ment initiatives across the whole sup-ply chain These improvements have also allowed Weetabix to continue to meet the needs and adapt to the de-mands of customers and consumers in a changing breakfast market

Certification is testament to the jour-ney the Weetabix team has taken during the last seven years under the leadership of Anthony Bowdidge Head of Procurement

He says ldquoWhen we decided to em-bark on the certification process last year wersquod already step changed the way we worked internally and made some fantastic progress But we knew from internal feedback there were some further improvements we could make and CIPS offered a framework to take us to the next level It provided the structure we needed particularly around processes and continued peo-ple development

ldquoWe aligned our programme to the five dimensions of the CIPS assessment Leadership amp organisation Strategy People Processes amp Systems and Per-

Latimer in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom

ANTHONY CONCLUDES

ldquoResponsible sourcing and production is a key pillar of the Weetabix busi-ness We now have a robust platform that will ensure procurement main-tains a high level of impact across the organisation Wersquoll continue to evolve our processes and nurture our procurement talent over the next few years Wersquove already got our eye on Advanced CIPS Certificationrdquo

formance Management Each dimen-sion was assigned a sub-team within procurement which meant it was a real team effort from the beginning as every member of the function was in-volved throughout the entire journey This resulted in the excellent co-cre-ation of new policies and processes as well as enabling personal develop-ment and education for all involved

Whilst the certificate will be the thing that we will display and publicise proudly arguably the biggest impact will be the increased professional development of the teamrdquo

Alan Martin Head of CIPS Certifica-tion said ldquoWeetabix has been on a journey of continuous improvement over the past few years and wersquove witnessed throughout the assessment process a team that has built up it processes using the CIPS framework to achieve what is now an array of procurement best practices The value the business places on procurement and strong relationships the team has with the Executive Leaders of the organisation has ensured excellent compliance and in terms of content style and clarity the Weetabix CIPS submission was exceptional Wersquore delighted to award Weetabix with CIPS Corporate Certificationrdquo

There are 14 members of the Weet-abix procurement team that oversee over 800 suppliers and the export of Weetabix products from its UK sites to over 80 countries worldwide Weet-abix is renowned for sourcing all wheat for its Weetabix biscuits from within a 50 mile radius of its mills at Burton

T +27 12 345 6177F +27 (0) 12 345 3309E southafricacipsorg

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

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SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

227 Technical Support SSI Augmented Support Technicians on Call Global Spare Parts Service

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35

In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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36

rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

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Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICANOVDEC 2017 | FORK TRUCKS

38

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | FORKLIFTS

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JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

T (011) 445 1600E slubbebwlogcom W wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

46

porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

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in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

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Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

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ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

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DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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CONTENT

6

CombiliftCombilift to incorporate latest innovative manufacturing processes in new factory

InterollLaunches a new software collaboration tool

CIPSWeetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

SSISSI Schaefer working with highest quality

27

32

30

35

36Real TelematicsEvolving Resource Management

Linde Forklifts Entire warehouse equipped with Lithium-ion

38

40

42

44

46Ask The ExpertsA fresh look at your business case for automation

Buyers GuideAutomation - Lifting

Buyers GuideLogistics - Materials Handeling

Buyers GuideWarehousing - Flooring

48

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Branded Supply Chain

NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

ASCPGreen Supply Chain Management 24

Rob LogisticsAvoid sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just as important

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

PHARMA BELGIUM

Pharma Belgium Part of McKesson Europe distributes several times a day medicinal products to Belgian pharmacies from 4 modern distri-bution centers in Eppegem Ghent Houdeng and Liegravege

The group operates in 12 countries in Europe offers work to over 39000 people and generated revenue of more than 22 billion euros in 2014 Pharma Belgium employs 410 people and delivers their 35600 articles to 2800 pharmacies in Belgium making near to 6000 deliveries a day

Pharma Belgium decided on KNAPP as a partner for building their new distribution center in Eppegem near Brussels to increase their warehouse operation and to be able to cope with daily and future demand The instal-lation was successfully completed in 2015 In the warehouse KNAPP in-stalled a pharmaceutical wholesale

essary to be able to offer fast delivery times and to fulfil the growing needs of customers KNAPP won Pharma Bel-gium over with its vast expertise and years of experience in solutions for pharmaceutical wholesaling

Pharma Belgium commissioned the order with KNAPP towards the end of 2014 Thanks to the good collaboration between the project teams of Pharma Belgium and KNAPP the project was successfully implemented within the specified period

During the development phase the two companies worked closely togeth-er to create an overall concept to find the optimal degree of automation for the solution

The combination of proven technolo

Efficient dispatch processes the containers are supplied with invoicing documents before being lidded and strapped The containers are distributed between the dispatch ramps in the correct sequence and are then ready for outbound delivery

The solution

The challenge

solution with 2 automatic fast-mover picking lines (A-Frames) with 3200 channels a picking loop with 10 man-ual stations and automated handling systems eg a destacker weight con-trols or dispatch sorting

The combined Streamline conveyors are handling the transports within the facility and are controlled by the KiSoft WCS supplied by KNAPP

In 2014 Pharma Belgium decided to-build a new distribution centre in Ep-pegem near Brussels which opened at the end of 2015 The aim of the new distribution centre was to prepare Pharma Belgium for growing market demands as well as to optimize and automate processes that were la-bour-intensive Changing to a faster higher performance system was nec-

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6

THE WAREHOUSE IN DETAIL

Incoming goods and storage

As soon as goods enter the warehouse they are registered in the central ware-house management and warehouse control systems at the goods-in work stations During this process the goods are prepared for storage As required the articles are forwarded to the following areas

bull Overstockbull Replenishment for the fast-mover autopickers (Central Belt System)bull Manual flow racks

Slow-movers are stored in the racks and oversized articles are stored directly on pallets Empty container stacks coming from the empty contain- er buffer are automatically transport-ed to a destacker which can separate

Order start

At the order start station orders that the KiSoft WCS has transmitted are re-leased for start Dynamic order start provides an optimal start sequence and keeps the workload evenly dis-tributed among the different system areas Immediately after order start the tare weight of the container is determined Containers that do not need goods from the autopickers bypass the Central Belt System This greatly reduces the container transit time

Manual picking is carried out at 10 manual flow rack stations

1200 containers per hourgies and innovative systems provides Pharma Belgium with maximal effi-ciency and flexibility in everyday oper-ation

At the centre of the solution is a Central Belt System with two fast- mover autopickers comprising a total of 50 modules and 3200 channels Efficient manual picking is performed at 10 manual flow rack stations

Powerful Streamline conveyors handle the internal transport and convey the containers with speed and precision Standard orders are started auto-matically in the warehouse and each order receives the right documents at an automatic document insert station Special orders are started using K-Start at a special station for cool applica-tions

An automatic destacker keeps con-tainers flowing continuously All the warehouse components are managed correctly by the warehouse control software KiSoft WCS

Manual and automatic picking

The fast Central Belt System has two lines of fast-mover autopickers and processes orders fully-automatically The required articles from 3200 chan-nels are ejected onto the central belt and then transferred into the contain-

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Sector

Healthcare

The Central Belt System with two fast-mover autopickers processes fast-moving articles both quickly and efficiently

The conveyor system guarantees a smooth flow of containers Thanks to the intelligent KiSoft software solution the containers always take the quickest route through the warehouse

Printing of the orderrsquos invoice docu-ments is triggered as the barcode on the container is automatically scanned The containers are then lidded auto-matically strapped and conveyed to the dispatch area Each container is diverted to its assigned ramp which simultaneously creates the optimal sequence

Dispatch

er at the transfer station Each ejec-tor is equipped with 3 control light gates that make sure that the articles are present and control ejection and stopping processes Powerful A check scale is located at the end of every autopicker line to ensure optimal quality

This is part of KNAPPrsquos zero de-fect strategy At the flow racks the picking is done manually Be-fore the containers leave the manual picking area again the system checks the expected final weight of the container Containers with deviations are diverted to the check station

SKUs

35000 (articles in stock) System performance 1200 containershour

Location

Eppegem Brussels | Bel-giumOutbound deliveries day 5900 (on average)

KEY DATA

8

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KNAPPrsquos warehouse control soft-ware KiSoft WCS manages controls and optimizes all processes in the warehouse and seamlessly integrates subsystems such as fast-mover au-topickers the PLC and the material flow system into the overall system

Software

Key Technologies

Why did you choose to work with KNAPP

In the past we worked together with various suppliers of warehouse automation Among all the suppliers KNAPP was able to get us on board because they quickly put together an offer for the best solution at a com-petitive price

What are the most important advantages of the solution

We selected a proven solution with very high system reliability The solu-tion is designed for high performance and a high number of SKUs and gives us the necessary flexibility to fulfil future requirements

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DEXION (HEAD OFFICE BASED IN CAPE TOWN) WAREHOUSE SOLUTIONS AND SHELVING AND RACKING SUPPLIERS TO SOUTH AFRICA AND AFRICA MANY WAREHOUSE AND STORAGE FACILITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA UTILISE THE GROUND LEVEL BUT FAIL TO RECOGNISE THE FREE SPACE ABOVE IT WE AT DEXION PROVIDE A NUMBER OF SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE ON UTILISING THE CUBE EFFICIENT-LY ONE BEING OUR RACK SUPPORTED STRUCTURE WITH INTERLINKING WALKWAYS TO CREATE MULTI-LEVEL PICKING

Lack of storage space

think up

Contact UsTel +27 (0) 21 552-0220

rondexioncapecoza 9

Software Server hardware + backup system Ki-Soft WCS warehouse control system

Picking Central Belt System with two fast-mover autopickers for efficient automatic order processing manual picking stations

Handling and control systems Automatic order start with docu-ment

insertion automatic weight check automatic strapping and labelling of containers

SUPPLY PERSONALITY OF THE MONTHS U P P L Y N E T W O R K A F R I C A

What is your name and surname

Victor Temlett

What kind of academic qualifications do you have

Marketing amp IT Diplomas

Who was your first employer and your jobdescription

FC Construction -sales

What was your first salaryR 80000 per month

What is your secret to success

Understanding clientrsquos requirements rather than offering a product

What advice would you give to your 16 year old self

Learn learn learn nothing is more important than learning

What is your favourite drink

Red wine

What overseas training and experience do you have

Been to many factories such Toyota Mitsubishi Hyster Combilift and Jungheinrich and trained with Kardex in Dubai

Where was your last holiday

Ireland

Challenges you face within your industry

Price is more important than service

Something fun nobody knows about youI cry when I watch sad movies

What are your goals for the next five years

Have the best service supply company and compete in international Ironman competitions

Victor TemlettManaging Director

AUTOMATED STORAGE SYSTEMSMATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT

CONTACT US (011) 900 8010 (011) 900 801210

AUTOMATED STORAGE SYSTEMSMATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT

11

The team began the installation of a so-lar carport system in April 2015 lever-aging the real estate available above the carports used by staff and visitors Phase 1 of the project involved the in-stallation of 53kWp of solar panels ac

Located in Midrand north of Johan-nesburg Jasco Park houses over 250 of the firmrsquos staff as well as a data centre and various other amenities

The vision was to use solar elec-tricity to power much of the Jasco Campus energy needs to cut down on the costs of traditional power re-duce dependency on the national grid and by doing so gain valuable insights into clean energy deployments An additional upside of this project is that Jasco is able to use their head office as a reference site and showcase in order to better serve clients

The solution

companied by two 25kW inverters to generate up to 50kW AC power during peak generation periods

Kevin Norris Consulting Solutions Architect for Jasco Power amp Energy explained that due to the westerly ori-entation of the Phase 1 project and of

JASCO HEAD OFFICE REDUCES CARBON FOOTPRINT BY

In early-2015 Jasco a company that delivers end-to-end best-of-breed solutions across the entire ICT Power Enterprise and Security value chains realised the opportunity to become a leader in the field of renewable energy harnessing its expertise on a solar project at its own head office complex Jasco Park

the existing carport layout peak solar generation occurred in the early after-noon matching the peak load profile of the Jasco campus which occurred as a result of commercial operations and air conditioning loads

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12

50 WITH SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTION

CASE STUDY

ldquoThroughout the process we used this project as an opportunity to create blueprints for our Renewable

Energy programmes within our clientsrsquo environmentsrdquo

Managing Director Mr DSmith

Phase 2 saw the additional installation of a brand new solar carport system in the northern section of the Jasco Campus This upgrade saw the total PV generation of the Jasco Campus in-crease to 150kWp with an increase in invertor output power to 125kW AC

The solar powered system remains lsquotiedrsquo to the National Grid which en-ables seamless transition between both the traditional power source and the new solar generation Energy needs are primarily served by solar power and supported by the National Grid where needed In this way Nor-ris explains that in situations such as power outages the solar energy sys-tem is not a backup to traditional pow-er but rather a complementary source of clean energy In the event of power cuts Jasco Park still lsquofails-overrsquo to pet-rol generators to keep the datacentre operations running and ensure staff are still able to work ldquoThis begins with a thorough analysis of the current load and consumption levels the times of the day that demand peaks the tariffs that are being paid and so onrdquo

ldquoFrom this analysis we then look to

match a green energy solution to these needs and start quantifying the capex required versus the savings that are predicted over time Ultimately wersquore able to flesh out a full business case and predict a clear actual timeframerdquo

ldquoOur vision for this project is to show-case the opportunities presented by utilising solar energy and demonstrate tangibly to our clients and encourage other corporates to embrace clean en-ergyrdquo adds Norris

To this end Jasco considered the full ambit of civil engineering and con-struction needs The team settled on a cantilever system which doesnrsquotrsquo re-quire any unsightly poles in the front and ensures that cars cannot accident-ly bump into the structures This de-sign also creates a more aesthetic and futuristic feel to staff and visitors as theyrsquore welcomed into Jasco

The benefitsBy the end of the 2nd phase the team had effectively matched the Jasco Campus demand with a reliable supply of clean renewable energy

As a result of this initiative Jasco has reduced its maximum energy con-sumption demand by 27 and re-duced its electrical consumption from the National Grid by 33 Both reduc-tions have resulted in a significant fi-nancial savings even at todayrsquos tariff structure If these savings are project-ed forward with Eskomrsquos current plans to increase electricity costs by 20 per annum becomes obvious that Jasco has largely insulated itself against fu-ture tariff price shocks

ldquoOverall wersquove reduced the carbon footprint by 50rdquo reports Smith adding that the payback timeframe is pegged at 5-6 years but that if nation-al energy tariffs and carbon taxes rise higher than inflation that timeframe may be brought even further forward

During times of low energy consump-tion for the company such as week-ends Jasco Park actually becomes a net exporter of energy - now sell-ing energy back to the National Grid and creating a new growing revenue stream

ldquoMost importantly it has also empow

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13

ered us to have the right client con-versations as we can clearly show them the positive impact of solar - not just from a business perspec-tive but more broadly in addressing macroeconomic and climate change issuesrdquo says Smith

From their experiences with Jasco Park the firmrsquos Power Solutions amp Re-newable Energy team is able to focus on the engineering procurement and construction requirements for solar energy systems in high-end residen-tial commercial and small-scale util-ity projects

Renewable energy - which encom-passes primarily hydroelectricity wind solar and geothermal energy - now accounts for roughly 8 of total global energy generation As South Africa looks towards a fu-ture of electricity tariff hikes the ad-vent of carbon tax and a correspond-ing decline in the costs of solar Smith says a number of forces are converg-ing to stimulate the growth of solar energy in corporate South Africa

About the Jasco Group

Jasco delivers end-to-end best-of-breed solutions across the en-tire ICT Power Enterprise and Se-curity value chains Our services include solution design business consulting project management and logistics to manage the sup-ply installation and commission-ing of solutions and profession-al services to provide integration and customisation of solutions managed services support and maintenance Jascorsquos operat-ing divisions namely Intelligent Technologies Enterprise Carri-ers and Electrical Manufacturers deliver a range of solutions and services Intelligent Technologies delivers broadcast power data centres and Property Technology Management (PTM) solutions as well as Energy Optimisation and Co-location services a carrier

JASCO GROUP

T +27 11-2661547E makwengwatojascocozaW wwwjascocoza

-neutral co-location telecom-munications hub where the net-work infrastructure serves multi-ple service providers The Carrier business provides solutions and components for access and transmission networks as well as hi-sites The Enterprise business is a specialist in multiple disci-plines across numerous solu-tions including business com-munications contact centres IT Infrastructure surveillance and access control as well as fire de-tection and prevention solutions to name but a few Electrical Manufacturers delivers contract manufacturing of white goods

The Jasco Group has a national footprint with offices in Gauteng Western Cape Free State East-ern Cape and Kwa-Zulu Natal Other than South Africa the organisation features an office in Kenya to service the East Africa region and an office in Dubai to service the Middle East North-ern Africa (MENA) region It also trades in many sub-Saharan Afri-can countries with a special fo-cus on the Southern African De-velopment Community (SADC)

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THE DMR MODULAR ROPE HOIST

Individuals needs require specific solutions With the DMR modular rope hoist you can benefit from flexibility in type of applications from stationary units to crane systems

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15

THE

HIGH COST OF SUPPLY CHAIN GLITCHES

A glitch in its supply chain can cost an organisation up to 10 of its shareholder value and even put the company out of business warns in-ternational supply chain risk manage-ment specialist Gregory Schlegel

A professor at Lehigh University in the USA a renowned author and founder of the global Supply Chain Risk Man-agement Consortium Schlegel will be sharing his insights with Southern African supply chain professionals at the first ever Supply Chain Risk Management Summit which takes place in Johannesburg in February 2018 ldquoNever before has there been such exponential growth of supply chain complexity uncertainty and risk as we are seeing todayrdquo he stresses ldquoWith globalisation expanding at a remarkable rate supply chains have

moved into areas where they have never operated Research shows that if a business is not prepared even a single small to medium supply chain disruption can cost it as much as R6 million Most companies across the globe are experiencing an average of seven to 10 supply chain risk events a year ndash from port congestion to poor supplier performance and changing weather patterns This equates to an annual cost of R60 millionrdquo

Schlegel says that 25 of companies that experience a moderate to se-vere supply chain disruption go out of business around 18 months after that event ldquoIt is a sobering thought and not a statistic that we ever read about because few companies or brands want to advertise the fact that they were ruined because they were

not preparedrdquo he asserts

The Supply Chain Risk Management Consortium that Schlegel founded comprises 20 leading multinational organisations that are collaborating to develop skills solutions and meth-odologies to enable businesses to identify assess mitigate and manage enterprise risk In addition to his ex-perience as a supply chain executive for several Fortune 100 companies and supply chain executive consultant with IBM Schlegel is the co-author of the definitive book on the subject ldquoSupply Chain Risk Management An Emerging Disciplinerdquo

The inaugural Supply Chain Risk Man-agement Summit is being hosted by Bespoke a leading African contract-ing procurement and supply chain

Supply chain disruptions are widely regarded as one of the greatest risks facing manufacturers and have become a top concern of global insurance providers

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THE

HIGH COST OF SUPPLY CHAIN GLITCHES

management advisory and train-ing provider in partnership with Southern African supply chain and operations management association SAPICS

ldquoI met Professor Gregory Schlegel at the 2017 SAPICS Conference and was fortunate to attend one of his risk and resiliency workshops at the event Gregrsquos deep understanding of supply chain risk and resiliency prompted Bespoke to invite him back to South Africa in early 2018 to deliver a risk management workshop to one of our clients in the financial sector and to lead a three-day public programme entitled lsquoPragmatic Approaches to Supply Chain Risk and Resiliencyrsquordquo

The latter evolved into the inaugural Supply Chain Risk Management Sum-mit jointly created by Bespoke and SAPICS ldquoWe were already discuss-ing opportunities for collaboration and agreed to capitalise on Professor Schlegelrsquos visit and launch an excit-ing addition to the 2018 supply chain calendar We hope that the summit will become an annual feature eventrdquo Hillman expands

Outlining the significance and ben-efits of Bespokersquos partnership with SAPICS he says that it will bring leading practices in education as well as knowledge development and networking opportunities to SAPICS members and Bespoke clients across Southern Africa

The three-day Supply Chain Risk Management Summit also features a keynote address by motivational speaker author and entrepreneur Abel Mukwevho of The Abel Mukw-evho Organisation This event takes place from 12 to 14 February 2018 in Sandton Johannesburg For more information go tohttpwwwscm-riskcoza

ABOUT SAPICS

Southern Africa SAPICS builds op-erations management excellence in individuals and enterprises through superior education and training internationally recognised certifica-tions comprehensive resources and a country-wide network of accom-plished industry professionals

This network is ever expanding and now includes associates in other Af-rican countries SAPICS is proud to represent APICS (the global end-to-end supply chain association) as its exclusive premier channel partner in Sub-Saharan Africa

Established 40 years ago the annu-al SAPICS Conference is the lead-ing event in Africa for supply chain professionals The 2018 SAPICS Con-ference takes place in Cape Town from 10 to 13 June

Since its foundation in 1966 SAPICS has become the leading provider of knowledge in supply chain manage-ment production and operations in

Established in 2010 as a specialist procurement consultancy Bespoke has grown into a leading African pro-vider of contracting procurement and supply chain management advice and training Through our collabora-tive and amenable style we aim to respond proactively to the needs of our clients and to provide advisory and training solutions that encourage lasting relationships

Bespoke has consulted and deliv-ered skills development programmes to a number of public and private sector organisations where we have achieved true successes helping them transform their procurement and supply chain management oper-ations

ABOUT BESPOKE

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ScopeIn the previous article racking inspections were discussed This article will focus on the legal requirements of lifting machines used in the warehouse primarily lift trucks as well as the use of non-integrated work platforms (ldquoman-cagesrdquo) as mentioned in Driven Machinery Regulations

On June 24 2015 the Department of Labour(DoL) published the revision of the Driven Machinery Regulations 2015 (DMR) Following is a summary of the regulations that could have an influence on warehouse lifting equip-ment

18(1) ldquoNo user may use or permit the use of a lifting machine unless (b) it is conspicuously and clearly marked with the safe working load provided that when such safe working load varies with the conditions of use of the manufacturer a table showing the safe working load with re- gard to every variable condi- tion shall be posted by the user in a conspicuous place easily visible to the operatorrdquo

We have found several lift trucks marked with a Safe Working Load notice on the side of the mast There are 2 reasons why this does not comply to the requirements firstly

The notice is not immediately visible to the operator and secondly A lift truck has different capacities for different conditions The conditions change with lift height and load centres of loads

18(5) (a)

This subregulation requires the lift truck to be thoroughly inspected and tested by a Lifting Machinery Inspec-tor (LMI) annually This requirement is similar to the previous requirement

18(6) Notwithstanding subregulation (5) the user shall cause all ropes

chainshooks or other attaching devices sheaves brakes and safety devices forming an inte-

A major change was made regarding the 6 monthly inspections It is no longer required anymore for an LMI to perform the inspections but rather a competent person The following is the definition of a competent person

ldquoCompetent personrdquo means a per-son who has the knowledge training experience and qualifications specif-ic to the work performed provided that where appropriate qualifications and training are registered in terms of the provisions of the South African Qualifications Authority Act 1995 those qualifications and that training shall be deemed to be the required qualifications and trainingrdquo

The operator may determine the competency of the person responsible for the six monthly inspections based on training experience and specific qualifications For example the service providermaintenance person main-taining the lift trucks will be deemed to be competent It is therefore not necessary to use the services of an LMI

Driven Machinery Regulations ldquoThe user shall cause the en-tire installation and all work- ing parts of every lifting machine as well as ancil-lary lifting equipment used with the machine or device excluding lifting tackle to be subjected to a thorough examination and a perfor-mance test as prescribed by the standard to which the lifting machine was man-ufactured by a lifting ma-chinery inspector of a lift-ing machinery entity which shall determine the service-ability of the structures ropes machinery and safety devices before they are put into use and every time they are dismantled and re-erected and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 12 monthsrdquo

gral part of a lifting machine or hand powered lifting device to be subject-ed to a thorough examination by a competent person at intervals not ex-ceeding 6 months

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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42 Occasional useExamples of occasional use area) non-routine maintenance tasks for which it is impractical to hire pur- pose built access equipmentb) the replacement of light fittings in high-rise warehouses if the task is not carried out as part of periodic maintenance operationsc) tasks that would otherwise be car- ried out using less safe means of access such as ladders because it is impractical to hire purpose de- signed persons-lifting equipment due to the short duration and occa sional nature of the task for exam- ple clearing a blocked gutter andd) checking on high-level damage to racking suspected of causing an im- mediate risk or checking on the con- dition of damaged roof lights

3 In the case of a HLOP it is expect-ed of the operator to pick orders from the storage bays by walking away from his normal operating position onto the forks from the truck as not all HLOPrsquos are delivered with integrated plat-forms Although the operator should wear a safety harness it still creates a falling hazard

The operators of such trucks should consider installing a man-cage if the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) does not supply safe platforms to work from SANS 583 and OHSDirective 015 are essential

OHS Directive 015The OHS Directive 015 states the following ldquoSchedule of Conditions for Lift Trucksrdquo

18(8) No user shall require or permit any person to be moved or sup- ported by means of a lifting machine unless that machine is fitted with a man-cage designed and manufactured according to an approved SANS standard approved for that purpose by an inspector and after a risk assess- ment has been done

The DoL has published a Directive (OHS Directive 015) to all their offices as guidelines to the approv-al of man-cages What is important to note in this directive is

Machinery which may be ldquolifting ma-chinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of supporting or moving persons in sus-pension by means of a cradle for which no permission is required (eg High Lift Order Pickers (HLOP) and Turret Trucks) and

21

HLOP with man-cage

HLOP without man-cage

Turret Truck (VNA)

22 Machinery which may be ldquolifting machinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of moving or supporting of goods or materials for which permission is required (eg Counter-Balanced Lift Trucks)

Counter-Balance - Reach truck

Counter-Balance - Internal combustion

32 In the case of a lifting machine as contemplated in paragraph 21 above DMR 18(8) is not applica- ble33 In the case of lifting machines to be used for the purpose as con templated in paragraph 22 but which the user may occasionally due to lack of other suitable means or under unusual circum- stances want to use for the mov- ing or supporting of persons in suspension in a specially designed cradle DMR 18(8) is applicable and the approvalpermission of an inspector is required for such use

The approved SANS Standard for man-cages are SANS 583 Non-in-tegrated work platforms for occasional use on lift trucks Par 42 of SANS 583 gives examples of occasional use

1 The cradle is to be manufactured strictly in accordance with thedrawing supplied with the application2 It shall be enclosed on all 3 sides

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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to a height of al least 1 200 mm and the side on the mast side 2100mm above the cradle floor which shall be of a substantial construction and capable of supporting the designed maximum load safely

3 The cradle and all welding work shall be subjected to effective quality con-trol during its various stages of con-struction by a competent person who shall ensure compliance with condi-tion 1 and in addition that

31 all welding work is carried out by trained welders32 the welding work complies with an acceptable welding code33 the welding work is free of any de- fect likely to reduce its load carry- ing capacity and34 the welds are of such thickness that the allowable stresses for the welding rod in use is not exceed- ed when considering the dynamic and static forces the cradle is likely to be subjected to when in use4 The forklift truck used for that purpose must be examined by the person contemplated in condition 3 to ensure that it complies with

Typical man cage

the regulations before the lifting of persons may be permitted For successive lifts on the same day it need only be examined before the first lift The results of such exam inations must be entered into a record kept for that purpose on the premises5 The cradle shall be secured to the lift truck in such a manner that acciden tal disconnection of the cradle can- not take place6 Where reasonably practicable the cradle is to be provided with a switch electrically interlocking such cradle to the ignition of the lift truck to pre vent unexpected starting of the en- gine and movement of the lift truck whilst persons occupy the cradle7 The moving or supporting of person in suspension in the equipment shall only be done under the supervision of the person contemplated in para- graph 3 who shall ensure thatndash71 only trained and certified lift truck drivers are used in the operation72 the lift truck remains stationary whilst persons occupy the cradle 73 all persons occupying the cradle are secured to the cradle by means of full body safety harness

8 The maximum number of persons to be carried and the safe maximum load carrying capacity of the cradle for which it has been designed is to be conspicuously marked on the cradle

Pierre TerblancheT (012) 804 8244 E pierreterblanche2gmailcom W wwwculmencoza

26 Years Experience

Culmen Consultants

Tel (012) 804 8244 bull Fax (012) 804 1835 bull Email infoculmencoza bull Web wwwculmencoza

INSPECTION amp TESTING OF ALL LIFTING EQUIPMENT amp PRESSURE VESSELS TRAINING

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UJ Maritime students visit Durban harbour

For the past 17 years maritime students from the University of Johannesburg have been visiting the Durban harbour and associated businesses to gain an insiderrsquos view of the largest commercial port in South Africa Last year 18 stu-dents were fortunate enough to interact with various professionals and members of the maritime industry

After a very early departure from Jo-hannesburg the first stop for the day was MAN Truck and Bus plant in Pin-etown At the plant students gained an understanding of the essential functions of road transport in the operations of the port and linkages to the hinterland Familiar logistics concepts such as JIT and Kanban were demonstrated by observing the assem-bly line at Africarsquos first carbon-neutral truck production site

The tour then moved on to the NCT Durban Woodchip plant where bulk shipping operations were noted Plant engineer Derek Rall always an enthu-siastic host was a keen supporter of the studentrsquos race up the woodchip stack The day culminated in a visit to DSV one of the top freight forwarders in the world DSVrsquos acquisition of UTI Worldwide is a positive example of change management in a fragmented market

Despite the strong winds in Durban the enthusiasm to board a contain-ership the next day was not damp-enedAfter a safety briefing by Transnet at the Durban Container Ter-minal students were accompanied

on board the 8300 TEU Mediterra-nean Bridge vessel Language was no barrier to communication as the first officer demonstrated his passion for shipping by guiding the students through the bridge and engine room of the vessel With strict port regulations prohibiting the entry to the port and vessels this unforgettable experience was made possible through the kind permission of Captain Salvatore Sarno of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) South Africa

A visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals exposed the students to liquid bulk cargoes The handling of liquid cargoes is quite different to that of dry bulk or container handling and the complexi-ty of such operations were duly high-lighted The day ended with Kuehne amp Nagel the second largest freight forwarder in the world reinforcing val-ue-added visibility through digitisation and e-commerce

On the final day the students visited Tanker Services a division of Imperi-al logistics Thus the previous dayrsquos visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals was complete as the understanding of moving goods to the hinterland by

road transport was reflected upon As the tour drew to a close a harbour cruise and dinner sponsored by Strate-gnos and Imperial Health Services respectively was warmly welcomed The camaraderie developed amongst students the experience gained and the knowledge acquired on this tour is invaluable Appreciation is extended to Prof Johan du Plessis who tireless-ly makes this excursion possible every year

Students commented that they came on the tour thinking that they knew the maritime industry only to leave with a yearning to learn and explore more of this vast and valuable industry

UJ students on board the Mediterranean Bridge accompanied by Prof J du Plessis Ms S Nabee and Mr T Mbara

Sumayah NabeeT +27 11 559 3786W wwwujaczacbe

W wwwujaczatransport

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B

GREENAll stages of a productrsquos life cycle will influence a supply chainrsquos environment burden from resource extraction to manufacturing use and reuse final recycling or disposalBeyond this definition with adding the ldquogreenrdquo component it refers to green supply chain management (GSCM) which is defined as ldquogreen procure-ment green manufacturing green dis-tribution and reverse logisticsrdquo The idea of GSCM is to eliminate or min-imize waste (energy emissionschem-icalhazardous solid wastes) along supply chain

As a more systematic and integrated strategy GSCM has emerged as an important new innovation that helps organizations develop ldquowin-winrdquo strat-egies that achieve profit and market share objectives by lowering their en-vironmental risks and impacts while raising their ecological efficiencyThis has typically caused high integra-tion costs and diffusion is slow

GREEN PROCUREMENT

Green manufacturing is defined as production processes which use in-puts with relatively low environmen-tal impacts which are highly efficient and which generate little or no waste or pollution Green manufacturing can lead to lower raw material costs production efficiency gains reduced environmental and occupational safe-ty expenses and improved corporate image The findings in green manufacturing activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Hazardous substance control (1) Lead free ndash replace other substanc- es such as bismuth silver tin gold copper(2) Rinse parts with clean water instead of using chemicals and reuse water

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTIntroduction

Supply chain management is the coordination and management of a complex network of activities in-volved in delivering a finished product to the end-user or customer

AGreen procurement is defined as an environmental purchasing consist-ing of involvement in activities that include the reduction reuse and re-cycling of materials in the process of purchasing

Besides green procurement is a solu-tion for environmentally concerned and economically conservative busi-ness and a concept of acquiring a se-lection of products and services that minimizes environmental impact

The findings in green procurement ac-tivities of Thai manufacturers are pre-sented

Supplier selection (1) Purchase materials or parts only from ldquoGreen Partnersrdquo who satisfy green partner environmental quality standards and pass an au- dit process in following regulations for the environment-related sub- stances(2) Consider suppliers who acquire ISO14000 OHSAS18000 andor RoHS directives (3) Select suppliers who control haz- ardous substances in companyrsquos standard lists and obtain green certificate achievements

3Rs in procurement process(1) Reuse or recycle ndash paper parts container (plastic boxbag) (2) Order via email (paperless)

GREEN MANUFACTURING

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C

GREEN Plants collect used computers and par ts 50 from manufacturing plants 20 from community 20 from waste collectors and the rest 10 from privatepublic organization About 40 of disassembling parts are

All green activities in green supply chain management

GREEN MANUFACTURING

(3) Quality control in inputs at vendor site and recheck before process- ingEnergy-efficient technology(1) Reduce power consumption in products such as ramp loadun- load technology in HDD (2) Increase product life-span resulting in higher efficiency and productiv- ity (3) Improve machine uptime (4) Improve machine performance for example a process of solder jet bonding (using jet in soldering up to 2000 gold ballshr instead of pressing 500-700 gold ballshr)(5) Design product for example com- pact design with improved fea- tures yet using fewer resources to produce Strive for higher recyclability and recoverability for products as stipulated by WEEE directive product exterior using bio-based plastics achieves high level of fire retardancy3Rs and waste minimization (1) Promotes reuserecycle of parts (2) Enhance environmental conscious ness via 3Rs activities (3) Reduce indirect materials such as epoxy glue

GREEN DISTRIBUTION

Green distribution are consists of green packaging and green logistics Packaging characteristics such as size shape and materials have an impact on distribution because of their affect on the transport characteristics of the product Better packaging along with rearranged loading patterns can re-duce materials usage increase space utilization in the warehouse and in the trailer and reduce the amount of handling required [10] The findings in green distribution activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Green packaging (1) Downsize packaging (2) Use ldquogreenrdquo packaging materials (3) Cooperate with vendor to standard- ize packaging (4) Minimize material uses and time to unpack(5) Encourage and adopt returnable packaging methods

(6) Promote recycling and reuse pro- gramsGreen logisticstransportation (1) Deliver directly to user site (2) Use alternative fuel vehicles (3) Distribute products together rath- er than in smaller batches (4) Change to modal shift

D REVERSELOGISTICS

Reverse logistics is the process of re-trieving the product from the end con-sumer for the purposes of capturing value or proper disposal

Activities include collection combined inspectionselectionsorting re-pro-cessingdirect recoveryredistribution and disposal The findings in reverse logistics of stakeholders are presented

Waste collectors (called SaLeng) gather EOL computers from commu-nity privatepublic organization and used computer store then inspect se-lect and sort initially to get used parts which are shipped to disassemblyre cycle plants There is lack of obvious database about quantities and value provided in this stage

DISASSEMBLYRECYCLE

small electronic parts (eg IC diode transformer) and materials (metal glass plastic) which are derived and sold to big electronic markets The rest of it are shipped to recycle plants which recycle some precious metals like copper gold platinumFinal treatmentlandfill company has received the benefit of technology transfers technical and management assistance from USA The facility has industrial waste treatment and dis-posal systems for computer waste by secure landfill or stabilization and solidification systems (a process of detoxification and converting waste into a solid form before disposal in the landfill)

Mohamed Omar ElfaroukASCP Managing Director

T +2 01009198284 E Mohamedelfaroukascpegyptorg

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It is just over two years ago that Combilift announced its plans to invest euro46m in its new factory on a green field site on the edge of Monaghan Town What was once 40 hectares of industrial zoned land has been transformed into the companyrsquos new global HQ and is now the largest single manufacturing unit under one roof in Ireland

20th anniversary ldquoThe increased pro-duction capacity at the new premises will enable us to keep pace with the very full order books and we envisage doubling our output within the next few yearsrdquo said McVicar

The construction of the new factory has allowed Combilift to incorporate the latest and most innovative manu-facturing processes The entire design along lean principles including the ex-act material flow was mapped out long before building commenced The facil-ity includes a dedicated RampD centre and has four travelling assembly lines three moving paint lines an all-in-one plasma cutting machine centre and CNC press breaks Two automatic shot blasters have also been installed -un-usual for a forklift manufacturer where one shot blaster is usually the norm

Combiliftrsquos engineers are well aware of the corrosive effect the elements can have and put great importance on sur-face preparation to produce more ro-bust long life products

M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftcom

Combilift to incorporate latest innovative manufacturing processes in new factory

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This is Combiliftrsquos third ldquohomerdquo follow-ing its establishment in 1998 by Mar-tin McVicar and Robert Moffett and the size of the new facility (46000msup2) underlines the exceptional growth of a company which initially manufac-tured one niche model for handling long loads in confined spaces ndash the multidirectional all-wheel drive IC en-gine powered Combilift Product de-velopment was swift however with an average of two new models being introduced each year and Combilift is now equally well known for its wide range of solutions which encompass-es pedestrian stacker trucks straddle carriears 2-way and 4-way sideloaders and VNA articulated forklifts

The new factory will be officially opened opened in April 2018 which coincides with another milestone - Combiliftrsquos

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Just recently Interroll launched a new software collaboration tool used mostly for After Sales Service Supply Network Africa spoke with Hilton Campbell Managing Director of Interroll SA to get his take on customer service and also hear more about how Interroll is driving to bring the innovation of conveyor technology to our very own markets

ldquoThe Interroll group has a key philos-ophy that is we need to be close to where our products are says Hiltonrdquo The proximity to the market is key to ensure that our products sold to our in-tegrators that ultimately end up in the distribution centers or in the airport or in the factoryrsquos of the end customer these customers can rely on Interroll for support in a fast and efficient way

Hilton comments ldquoI have a passion to make the global technology on offer from Interroll for the efficient handling of goods available in our own back yard This might sound easy as one only thinks about importing complete and ready-made goods absolutely not we want to manufacture and in some case locally assemble to offer the products quickly and cost effec-tively and with after sales supportrdquo

How Interroll achieves this makes them very unique In 2018 Interroll South Africa celebrates 20 years Itrsquos safe to say in their field they are the

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

INTE

RR

OLL

longest surviving international repre-sentative of conveyor components and technology that has stood the test of time This would not have been pos-sible without a fantastic loyal client base many companies they first sold to back in 1998 are today still buying from Interroll ldquotogether we run and growrdquo says Hilton Our customers are very loyal but also demanding this is OK because we have in our DNA core values that compliments this rela-tionship Our values include ldquoFast and Committedrdquo as well as ldquoEnvironment of Excellencerdquo amongst others

Our new collaboration tool for After sales Service is only one small tool to live our values The tool will allow both a local and global collaboration of global support With a simple e mail to zaserviceinterrollcom the mail is received by a team in SA and as-signed to the respective department for action locally and internationally From there we have a ldquoticketrdquo and the ticket is tracked with a specific time al-lowance from response to conclusion With this tool we are less dependent on a ldquofewrdquo and also avoid our own in-ternal inefficiencies that costs us and our customers money

This investment in service is key all professional integrators and end cus-tomers need piece of mind that when service is needed they can trust in their supplier In 2018 during our 20th year anniversary Interroll has many excit-ing activities planned both as a cele-bration but more importantly to also catapult Interroll in to the next growth phase Hilton concludes ldquowe will in-vest heavily into our factory local as-sembly and our people for training this is for both new products and new strategies to bring the global world even closer to soilrdquo

When asked how the demand for In-terroll type products will grow in the coming years Hilton was frank with his reply lsquoConsistent growth in our environment is by no means easy Not enough customers are investing they are simply in survival mode I can recall a few times when we have been asked to repair something where previously customers would replace There are some exceptions of course these are larger companies usually in the sector of Food and Beverage One customer we have dealt with since our inception comments today that he cannot cope with the demand they are howev-er in a niche market and operating in this sector Another is the automotive sector this sector shows some signs of activity and investment Our products offer a lot of diversity across a number of markets mostly in growing markets so growth is there but you need to fight for it in todayrsquos tough times

Interroll SA (Pty) Ltd

T +27 11 281 99 00E zasalesinterrollcom

W wwwinterrollcoza

WHAT DOES THIS TOOL OFFER

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Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

Weetabix Food Company has been awarded Standard Corporate Certification from CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement amp Supply) following an in-depth assessment that measured its procurement function against world-class standards

Weetabix is one of only 280 companies worldwide to have achieved the pres-tigious certification The robust and rigorous procurement processes are now allowing the organisation to strengthen its relationships with sup-pliers ndash 75 now consider Weetabix to operate a collaborative and innovative culture ndash and drive further improve-ment throughout the business

The processes have helped to deliver added value to both Weetabix and its suppliers through continuous improve-ment initiatives across the whole sup-ply chain These improvements have also allowed Weetabix to continue to meet the needs and adapt to the de-mands of customers and consumers in a changing breakfast market

Certification is testament to the jour-ney the Weetabix team has taken during the last seven years under the leadership of Anthony Bowdidge Head of Procurement

He says ldquoWhen we decided to em-bark on the certification process last year wersquod already step changed the way we worked internally and made some fantastic progress But we knew from internal feedback there were some further improvements we could make and CIPS offered a framework to take us to the next level It provided the structure we needed particularly around processes and continued peo-ple development

ldquoWe aligned our programme to the five dimensions of the CIPS assessment Leadership amp organisation Strategy People Processes amp Systems and Per-

Latimer in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom

ANTHONY CONCLUDES

ldquoResponsible sourcing and production is a key pillar of the Weetabix busi-ness We now have a robust platform that will ensure procurement main-tains a high level of impact across the organisation Wersquoll continue to evolve our processes and nurture our procurement talent over the next few years Wersquove already got our eye on Advanced CIPS Certificationrdquo

formance Management Each dimen-sion was assigned a sub-team within procurement which meant it was a real team effort from the beginning as every member of the function was in-volved throughout the entire journey This resulted in the excellent co-cre-ation of new policies and processes as well as enabling personal develop-ment and education for all involved

Whilst the certificate will be the thing that we will display and publicise proudly arguably the biggest impact will be the increased professional development of the teamrdquo

Alan Martin Head of CIPS Certifica-tion said ldquoWeetabix has been on a journey of continuous improvement over the past few years and wersquove witnessed throughout the assessment process a team that has built up it processes using the CIPS framework to achieve what is now an array of procurement best practices The value the business places on procurement and strong relationships the team has with the Executive Leaders of the organisation has ensured excellent compliance and in terms of content style and clarity the Weetabix CIPS submission was exceptional Wersquore delighted to award Weetabix with CIPS Corporate Certificationrdquo

There are 14 members of the Weet-abix procurement team that oversee over 800 suppliers and the export of Weetabix products from its UK sites to over 80 countries worldwide Weet-abix is renowned for sourcing all wheat for its Weetabix biscuits from within a 50 mile radius of its mills at Burton

T +27 12 345 6177F +27 (0) 12 345 3309E southafricacipsorg

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

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SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

227 Technical Support SSI Augmented Support Technicians on Call Global Spare Parts Service

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In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

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Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

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38

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

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JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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46

porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

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in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

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ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

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DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

Page 5: SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA...Editors Note: I fell in love with the supply chain management profession and wanted to become an integral part of this exciting and dynamic profession, and

PHARMA BELGIUM

Pharma Belgium Part of McKesson Europe distributes several times a day medicinal products to Belgian pharmacies from 4 modern distri-bution centers in Eppegem Ghent Houdeng and Liegravege

The group operates in 12 countries in Europe offers work to over 39000 people and generated revenue of more than 22 billion euros in 2014 Pharma Belgium employs 410 people and delivers their 35600 articles to 2800 pharmacies in Belgium making near to 6000 deliveries a day

Pharma Belgium decided on KNAPP as a partner for building their new distribution center in Eppegem near Brussels to increase their warehouse operation and to be able to cope with daily and future demand The instal-lation was successfully completed in 2015 In the warehouse KNAPP in-stalled a pharmaceutical wholesale

essary to be able to offer fast delivery times and to fulfil the growing needs of customers KNAPP won Pharma Bel-gium over with its vast expertise and years of experience in solutions for pharmaceutical wholesaling

Pharma Belgium commissioned the order with KNAPP towards the end of 2014 Thanks to the good collaboration between the project teams of Pharma Belgium and KNAPP the project was successfully implemented within the specified period

During the development phase the two companies worked closely togeth-er to create an overall concept to find the optimal degree of automation for the solution

The combination of proven technolo

Efficient dispatch processes the containers are supplied with invoicing documents before being lidded and strapped The containers are distributed between the dispatch ramps in the correct sequence and are then ready for outbound delivery

The solution

The challenge

solution with 2 automatic fast-mover picking lines (A-Frames) with 3200 channels a picking loop with 10 man-ual stations and automated handling systems eg a destacker weight con-trols or dispatch sorting

The combined Streamline conveyors are handling the transports within the facility and are controlled by the KiSoft WCS supplied by KNAPP

In 2014 Pharma Belgium decided to-build a new distribution centre in Ep-pegem near Brussels which opened at the end of 2015 The aim of the new distribution centre was to prepare Pharma Belgium for growing market demands as well as to optimize and automate processes that were la-bour-intensive Changing to a faster higher performance system was nec-

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6

THE WAREHOUSE IN DETAIL

Incoming goods and storage

As soon as goods enter the warehouse they are registered in the central ware-house management and warehouse control systems at the goods-in work stations During this process the goods are prepared for storage As required the articles are forwarded to the following areas

bull Overstockbull Replenishment for the fast-mover autopickers (Central Belt System)bull Manual flow racks

Slow-movers are stored in the racks and oversized articles are stored directly on pallets Empty container stacks coming from the empty contain- er buffer are automatically transport-ed to a destacker which can separate

Order start

At the order start station orders that the KiSoft WCS has transmitted are re-leased for start Dynamic order start provides an optimal start sequence and keeps the workload evenly dis-tributed among the different system areas Immediately after order start the tare weight of the container is determined Containers that do not need goods from the autopickers bypass the Central Belt System This greatly reduces the container transit time

Manual picking is carried out at 10 manual flow rack stations

1200 containers per hourgies and innovative systems provides Pharma Belgium with maximal effi-ciency and flexibility in everyday oper-ation

At the centre of the solution is a Central Belt System with two fast- mover autopickers comprising a total of 50 modules and 3200 channels Efficient manual picking is performed at 10 manual flow rack stations

Powerful Streamline conveyors handle the internal transport and convey the containers with speed and precision Standard orders are started auto-matically in the warehouse and each order receives the right documents at an automatic document insert station Special orders are started using K-Start at a special station for cool applica-tions

An automatic destacker keeps con-tainers flowing continuously All the warehouse components are managed correctly by the warehouse control software KiSoft WCS

Manual and automatic picking

The fast Central Belt System has two lines of fast-mover autopickers and processes orders fully-automatically The required articles from 3200 chan-nels are ejected onto the central belt and then transferred into the contain-

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7

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Sector

Healthcare

The Central Belt System with two fast-mover autopickers processes fast-moving articles both quickly and efficiently

The conveyor system guarantees a smooth flow of containers Thanks to the intelligent KiSoft software solution the containers always take the quickest route through the warehouse

Printing of the orderrsquos invoice docu-ments is triggered as the barcode on the container is automatically scanned The containers are then lidded auto-matically strapped and conveyed to the dispatch area Each container is diverted to its assigned ramp which simultaneously creates the optimal sequence

Dispatch

er at the transfer station Each ejec-tor is equipped with 3 control light gates that make sure that the articles are present and control ejection and stopping processes Powerful A check scale is located at the end of every autopicker line to ensure optimal quality

This is part of KNAPPrsquos zero de-fect strategy At the flow racks the picking is done manually Be-fore the containers leave the manual picking area again the system checks the expected final weight of the container Containers with deviations are diverted to the check station

SKUs

35000 (articles in stock) System performance 1200 containershour

Location

Eppegem Brussels | Bel-giumOutbound deliveries day 5900 (on average)

KEY DATA

8

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KNAPPrsquos warehouse control soft-ware KiSoft WCS manages controls and optimizes all processes in the warehouse and seamlessly integrates subsystems such as fast-mover au-topickers the PLC and the material flow system into the overall system

Software

Key Technologies

Why did you choose to work with KNAPP

In the past we worked together with various suppliers of warehouse automation Among all the suppliers KNAPP was able to get us on board because they quickly put together an offer for the best solution at a com-petitive price

What are the most important advantages of the solution

We selected a proven solution with very high system reliability The solu-tion is designed for high performance and a high number of SKUs and gives us the necessary flexibility to fulfil future requirements

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

DEXION (HEAD OFFICE BASED IN CAPE TOWN) WAREHOUSE SOLUTIONS AND SHELVING AND RACKING SUPPLIERS TO SOUTH AFRICA AND AFRICA MANY WAREHOUSE AND STORAGE FACILITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA UTILISE THE GROUND LEVEL BUT FAIL TO RECOGNISE THE FREE SPACE ABOVE IT WE AT DEXION PROVIDE A NUMBER OF SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE ON UTILISING THE CUBE EFFICIENT-LY ONE BEING OUR RACK SUPPORTED STRUCTURE WITH INTERLINKING WALKWAYS TO CREATE MULTI-LEVEL PICKING

Lack of storage space

think up

Contact UsTel +27 (0) 21 552-0220

rondexioncapecoza 9

Software Server hardware + backup system Ki-Soft WCS warehouse control system

Picking Central Belt System with two fast-mover autopickers for efficient automatic order processing manual picking stations

Handling and control systems Automatic order start with docu-ment

insertion automatic weight check automatic strapping and labelling of containers

SUPPLY PERSONALITY OF THE MONTHS U P P L Y N E T W O R K A F R I C A

What is your name and surname

Victor Temlett

What kind of academic qualifications do you have

Marketing amp IT Diplomas

Who was your first employer and your jobdescription

FC Construction -sales

What was your first salaryR 80000 per month

What is your secret to success

Understanding clientrsquos requirements rather than offering a product

What advice would you give to your 16 year old self

Learn learn learn nothing is more important than learning

What is your favourite drink

Red wine

What overseas training and experience do you have

Been to many factories such Toyota Mitsubishi Hyster Combilift and Jungheinrich and trained with Kardex in Dubai

Where was your last holiday

Ireland

Challenges you face within your industry

Price is more important than service

Something fun nobody knows about youI cry when I watch sad movies

What are your goals for the next five years

Have the best service supply company and compete in international Ironman competitions

Victor TemlettManaging Director

AUTOMATED STORAGE SYSTEMSMATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT

CONTACT US (011) 900 8010 (011) 900 801210

AUTOMATED STORAGE SYSTEMSMATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT

11

The team began the installation of a so-lar carport system in April 2015 lever-aging the real estate available above the carports used by staff and visitors Phase 1 of the project involved the in-stallation of 53kWp of solar panels ac

Located in Midrand north of Johan-nesburg Jasco Park houses over 250 of the firmrsquos staff as well as a data centre and various other amenities

The vision was to use solar elec-tricity to power much of the Jasco Campus energy needs to cut down on the costs of traditional power re-duce dependency on the national grid and by doing so gain valuable insights into clean energy deployments An additional upside of this project is that Jasco is able to use their head office as a reference site and showcase in order to better serve clients

The solution

companied by two 25kW inverters to generate up to 50kW AC power during peak generation periods

Kevin Norris Consulting Solutions Architect for Jasco Power amp Energy explained that due to the westerly ori-entation of the Phase 1 project and of

JASCO HEAD OFFICE REDUCES CARBON FOOTPRINT BY

In early-2015 Jasco a company that delivers end-to-end best-of-breed solutions across the entire ICT Power Enterprise and Security value chains realised the opportunity to become a leader in the field of renewable energy harnessing its expertise on a solar project at its own head office complex Jasco Park

the existing carport layout peak solar generation occurred in the early after-noon matching the peak load profile of the Jasco campus which occurred as a result of commercial operations and air conditioning loads

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12

50 WITH SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTION

CASE STUDY

ldquoThroughout the process we used this project as an opportunity to create blueprints for our Renewable

Energy programmes within our clientsrsquo environmentsrdquo

Managing Director Mr DSmith

Phase 2 saw the additional installation of a brand new solar carport system in the northern section of the Jasco Campus This upgrade saw the total PV generation of the Jasco Campus in-crease to 150kWp with an increase in invertor output power to 125kW AC

The solar powered system remains lsquotiedrsquo to the National Grid which en-ables seamless transition between both the traditional power source and the new solar generation Energy needs are primarily served by solar power and supported by the National Grid where needed In this way Nor-ris explains that in situations such as power outages the solar energy sys-tem is not a backup to traditional pow-er but rather a complementary source of clean energy In the event of power cuts Jasco Park still lsquofails-overrsquo to pet-rol generators to keep the datacentre operations running and ensure staff are still able to work ldquoThis begins with a thorough analysis of the current load and consumption levels the times of the day that demand peaks the tariffs that are being paid and so onrdquo

ldquoFrom this analysis we then look to

match a green energy solution to these needs and start quantifying the capex required versus the savings that are predicted over time Ultimately wersquore able to flesh out a full business case and predict a clear actual timeframerdquo

ldquoOur vision for this project is to show-case the opportunities presented by utilising solar energy and demonstrate tangibly to our clients and encourage other corporates to embrace clean en-ergyrdquo adds Norris

To this end Jasco considered the full ambit of civil engineering and con-struction needs The team settled on a cantilever system which doesnrsquotrsquo re-quire any unsightly poles in the front and ensures that cars cannot accident-ly bump into the structures This de-sign also creates a more aesthetic and futuristic feel to staff and visitors as theyrsquore welcomed into Jasco

The benefitsBy the end of the 2nd phase the team had effectively matched the Jasco Campus demand with a reliable supply of clean renewable energy

As a result of this initiative Jasco has reduced its maximum energy con-sumption demand by 27 and re-duced its electrical consumption from the National Grid by 33 Both reduc-tions have resulted in a significant fi-nancial savings even at todayrsquos tariff structure If these savings are project-ed forward with Eskomrsquos current plans to increase electricity costs by 20 per annum becomes obvious that Jasco has largely insulated itself against fu-ture tariff price shocks

ldquoOverall wersquove reduced the carbon footprint by 50rdquo reports Smith adding that the payback timeframe is pegged at 5-6 years but that if nation-al energy tariffs and carbon taxes rise higher than inflation that timeframe may be brought even further forward

During times of low energy consump-tion for the company such as week-ends Jasco Park actually becomes a net exporter of energy - now sell-ing energy back to the National Grid and creating a new growing revenue stream

ldquoMost importantly it has also empow

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13

ered us to have the right client con-versations as we can clearly show them the positive impact of solar - not just from a business perspec-tive but more broadly in addressing macroeconomic and climate change issuesrdquo says Smith

From their experiences with Jasco Park the firmrsquos Power Solutions amp Re-newable Energy team is able to focus on the engineering procurement and construction requirements for solar energy systems in high-end residen-tial commercial and small-scale util-ity projects

Renewable energy - which encom-passes primarily hydroelectricity wind solar and geothermal energy - now accounts for roughly 8 of total global energy generation As South Africa looks towards a fu-ture of electricity tariff hikes the ad-vent of carbon tax and a correspond-ing decline in the costs of solar Smith says a number of forces are converg-ing to stimulate the growth of solar energy in corporate South Africa

About the Jasco Group

Jasco delivers end-to-end best-of-breed solutions across the en-tire ICT Power Enterprise and Se-curity value chains Our services include solution design business consulting project management and logistics to manage the sup-ply installation and commission-ing of solutions and profession-al services to provide integration and customisation of solutions managed services support and maintenance Jascorsquos operat-ing divisions namely Intelligent Technologies Enterprise Carri-ers and Electrical Manufacturers deliver a range of solutions and services Intelligent Technologies delivers broadcast power data centres and Property Technology Management (PTM) solutions as well as Energy Optimisation and Co-location services a carrier

JASCO GROUP

T +27 11-2661547E makwengwatojascocozaW wwwjascocoza

-neutral co-location telecom-munications hub where the net-work infrastructure serves multi-ple service providers The Carrier business provides solutions and components for access and transmission networks as well as hi-sites The Enterprise business is a specialist in multiple disci-plines across numerous solu-tions including business com-munications contact centres IT Infrastructure surveillance and access control as well as fire de-tection and prevention solutions to name but a few Electrical Manufacturers delivers contract manufacturing of white goods

The Jasco Group has a national footprint with offices in Gauteng Western Cape Free State East-ern Cape and Kwa-Zulu Natal Other than South Africa the organisation features an office in Kenya to service the East Africa region and an office in Dubai to service the Middle East North-ern Africa (MENA) region It also trades in many sub-Saharan Afri-can countries with a special fo-cus on the Southern African De-velopment Community (SADC)

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THE

HIGH COST OF SUPPLY CHAIN GLITCHES

A glitch in its supply chain can cost an organisation up to 10 of its shareholder value and even put the company out of business warns in-ternational supply chain risk manage-ment specialist Gregory Schlegel

A professor at Lehigh University in the USA a renowned author and founder of the global Supply Chain Risk Man-agement Consortium Schlegel will be sharing his insights with Southern African supply chain professionals at the first ever Supply Chain Risk Management Summit which takes place in Johannesburg in February 2018 ldquoNever before has there been such exponential growth of supply chain complexity uncertainty and risk as we are seeing todayrdquo he stresses ldquoWith globalisation expanding at a remarkable rate supply chains have

moved into areas where they have never operated Research shows that if a business is not prepared even a single small to medium supply chain disruption can cost it as much as R6 million Most companies across the globe are experiencing an average of seven to 10 supply chain risk events a year ndash from port congestion to poor supplier performance and changing weather patterns This equates to an annual cost of R60 millionrdquo

Schlegel says that 25 of companies that experience a moderate to se-vere supply chain disruption go out of business around 18 months after that event ldquoIt is a sobering thought and not a statistic that we ever read about because few companies or brands want to advertise the fact that they were ruined because they were

not preparedrdquo he asserts

The Supply Chain Risk Management Consortium that Schlegel founded comprises 20 leading multinational organisations that are collaborating to develop skills solutions and meth-odologies to enable businesses to identify assess mitigate and manage enterprise risk In addition to his ex-perience as a supply chain executive for several Fortune 100 companies and supply chain executive consultant with IBM Schlegel is the co-author of the definitive book on the subject ldquoSupply Chain Risk Management An Emerging Disciplinerdquo

The inaugural Supply Chain Risk Man-agement Summit is being hosted by Bespoke a leading African contract-ing procurement and supply chain

Supply chain disruptions are widely regarded as one of the greatest risks facing manufacturers and have become a top concern of global insurance providers

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16

THE

HIGH COST OF SUPPLY CHAIN GLITCHES

management advisory and train-ing provider in partnership with Southern African supply chain and operations management association SAPICS

ldquoI met Professor Gregory Schlegel at the 2017 SAPICS Conference and was fortunate to attend one of his risk and resiliency workshops at the event Gregrsquos deep understanding of supply chain risk and resiliency prompted Bespoke to invite him back to South Africa in early 2018 to deliver a risk management workshop to one of our clients in the financial sector and to lead a three-day public programme entitled lsquoPragmatic Approaches to Supply Chain Risk and Resiliencyrsquordquo

The latter evolved into the inaugural Supply Chain Risk Management Sum-mit jointly created by Bespoke and SAPICS ldquoWe were already discuss-ing opportunities for collaboration and agreed to capitalise on Professor Schlegelrsquos visit and launch an excit-ing addition to the 2018 supply chain calendar We hope that the summit will become an annual feature eventrdquo Hillman expands

Outlining the significance and ben-efits of Bespokersquos partnership with SAPICS he says that it will bring leading practices in education as well as knowledge development and networking opportunities to SAPICS members and Bespoke clients across Southern Africa

The three-day Supply Chain Risk Management Summit also features a keynote address by motivational speaker author and entrepreneur Abel Mukwevho of The Abel Mukw-evho Organisation This event takes place from 12 to 14 February 2018 in Sandton Johannesburg For more information go tohttpwwwscm-riskcoza

ABOUT SAPICS

Southern Africa SAPICS builds op-erations management excellence in individuals and enterprises through superior education and training internationally recognised certifica-tions comprehensive resources and a country-wide network of accom-plished industry professionals

This network is ever expanding and now includes associates in other Af-rican countries SAPICS is proud to represent APICS (the global end-to-end supply chain association) as its exclusive premier channel partner in Sub-Saharan Africa

Established 40 years ago the annu-al SAPICS Conference is the lead-ing event in Africa for supply chain professionals The 2018 SAPICS Con-ference takes place in Cape Town from 10 to 13 June

Since its foundation in 1966 SAPICS has become the leading provider of knowledge in supply chain manage-ment production and operations in

Established in 2010 as a specialist procurement consultancy Bespoke has grown into a leading African pro-vider of contracting procurement and supply chain management advice and training Through our collabora-tive and amenable style we aim to respond proactively to the needs of our clients and to provide advisory and training solutions that encourage lasting relationships

Bespoke has consulted and deliv-ered skills development programmes to a number of public and private sector organisations where we have achieved true successes helping them transform their procurement and supply chain management oper-ations

ABOUT BESPOKE

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | INDUSTRY NEWS

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ScopeIn the previous article racking inspections were discussed This article will focus on the legal requirements of lifting machines used in the warehouse primarily lift trucks as well as the use of non-integrated work platforms (ldquoman-cagesrdquo) as mentioned in Driven Machinery Regulations

On June 24 2015 the Department of Labour(DoL) published the revision of the Driven Machinery Regulations 2015 (DMR) Following is a summary of the regulations that could have an influence on warehouse lifting equip-ment

18(1) ldquoNo user may use or permit the use of a lifting machine unless (b) it is conspicuously and clearly marked with the safe working load provided that when such safe working load varies with the conditions of use of the manufacturer a table showing the safe working load with re- gard to every variable condi- tion shall be posted by the user in a conspicuous place easily visible to the operatorrdquo

We have found several lift trucks marked with a Safe Working Load notice on the side of the mast There are 2 reasons why this does not comply to the requirements firstly

The notice is not immediately visible to the operator and secondly A lift truck has different capacities for different conditions The conditions change with lift height and load centres of loads

18(5) (a)

This subregulation requires the lift truck to be thoroughly inspected and tested by a Lifting Machinery Inspec-tor (LMI) annually This requirement is similar to the previous requirement

18(6) Notwithstanding subregulation (5) the user shall cause all ropes

chainshooks or other attaching devices sheaves brakes and safety devices forming an inte-

A major change was made regarding the 6 monthly inspections It is no longer required anymore for an LMI to perform the inspections but rather a competent person The following is the definition of a competent person

ldquoCompetent personrdquo means a per-son who has the knowledge training experience and qualifications specif-ic to the work performed provided that where appropriate qualifications and training are registered in terms of the provisions of the South African Qualifications Authority Act 1995 those qualifications and that training shall be deemed to be the required qualifications and trainingrdquo

The operator may determine the competency of the person responsible for the six monthly inspections based on training experience and specific qualifications For example the service providermaintenance person main-taining the lift trucks will be deemed to be competent It is therefore not necessary to use the services of an LMI

Driven Machinery Regulations ldquoThe user shall cause the en-tire installation and all work- ing parts of every lifting machine as well as ancil-lary lifting equipment used with the machine or device excluding lifting tackle to be subjected to a thorough examination and a perfor-mance test as prescribed by the standard to which the lifting machine was man-ufactured by a lifting ma-chinery inspector of a lift-ing machinery entity which shall determine the service-ability of the structures ropes machinery and safety devices before they are put into use and every time they are dismantled and re-erected and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 12 monthsrdquo

gral part of a lifting machine or hand powered lifting device to be subject-ed to a thorough examination by a competent person at intervals not ex-ceeding 6 months

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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19

20

42 Occasional useExamples of occasional use area) non-routine maintenance tasks for which it is impractical to hire pur- pose built access equipmentb) the replacement of light fittings in high-rise warehouses if the task is not carried out as part of periodic maintenance operationsc) tasks that would otherwise be car- ried out using less safe means of access such as ladders because it is impractical to hire purpose de- signed persons-lifting equipment due to the short duration and occa sional nature of the task for exam- ple clearing a blocked gutter andd) checking on high-level damage to racking suspected of causing an im- mediate risk or checking on the con- dition of damaged roof lights

3 In the case of a HLOP it is expect-ed of the operator to pick orders from the storage bays by walking away from his normal operating position onto the forks from the truck as not all HLOPrsquos are delivered with integrated plat-forms Although the operator should wear a safety harness it still creates a falling hazard

The operators of such trucks should consider installing a man-cage if the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) does not supply safe platforms to work from SANS 583 and OHSDirective 015 are essential

OHS Directive 015The OHS Directive 015 states the following ldquoSchedule of Conditions for Lift Trucksrdquo

18(8) No user shall require or permit any person to be moved or sup- ported by means of a lifting machine unless that machine is fitted with a man-cage designed and manufactured according to an approved SANS standard approved for that purpose by an inspector and after a risk assess- ment has been done

The DoL has published a Directive (OHS Directive 015) to all their offices as guidelines to the approv-al of man-cages What is important to note in this directive is

Machinery which may be ldquolifting ma-chinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of supporting or moving persons in sus-pension by means of a cradle for which no permission is required (eg High Lift Order Pickers (HLOP) and Turret Trucks) and

21

HLOP with man-cage

HLOP without man-cage

Turret Truck (VNA)

22 Machinery which may be ldquolifting machinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of moving or supporting of goods or materials for which permission is required (eg Counter-Balanced Lift Trucks)

Counter-Balance - Reach truck

Counter-Balance - Internal combustion

32 In the case of a lifting machine as contemplated in paragraph 21 above DMR 18(8) is not applica- ble33 In the case of lifting machines to be used for the purpose as con templated in paragraph 22 but which the user may occasionally due to lack of other suitable means or under unusual circum- stances want to use for the mov- ing or supporting of persons in suspension in a specially designed cradle DMR 18(8) is applicable and the approvalpermission of an inspector is required for such use

The approved SANS Standard for man-cages are SANS 583 Non-in-tegrated work platforms for occasional use on lift trucks Par 42 of SANS 583 gives examples of occasional use

1 The cradle is to be manufactured strictly in accordance with thedrawing supplied with the application2 It shall be enclosed on all 3 sides

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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to a height of al least 1 200 mm and the side on the mast side 2100mm above the cradle floor which shall be of a substantial construction and capable of supporting the designed maximum load safely

3 The cradle and all welding work shall be subjected to effective quality con-trol during its various stages of con-struction by a competent person who shall ensure compliance with condi-tion 1 and in addition that

31 all welding work is carried out by trained welders32 the welding work complies with an acceptable welding code33 the welding work is free of any de- fect likely to reduce its load carry- ing capacity and34 the welds are of such thickness that the allowable stresses for the welding rod in use is not exceed- ed when considering the dynamic and static forces the cradle is likely to be subjected to when in use4 The forklift truck used for that purpose must be examined by the person contemplated in condition 3 to ensure that it complies with

Typical man cage

the regulations before the lifting of persons may be permitted For successive lifts on the same day it need only be examined before the first lift The results of such exam inations must be entered into a record kept for that purpose on the premises5 The cradle shall be secured to the lift truck in such a manner that acciden tal disconnection of the cradle can- not take place6 Where reasonably practicable the cradle is to be provided with a switch electrically interlocking such cradle to the ignition of the lift truck to pre vent unexpected starting of the en- gine and movement of the lift truck whilst persons occupy the cradle7 The moving or supporting of person in suspension in the equipment shall only be done under the supervision of the person contemplated in para- graph 3 who shall ensure thatndash71 only trained and certified lift truck drivers are used in the operation72 the lift truck remains stationary whilst persons occupy the cradle 73 all persons occupying the cradle are secured to the cradle by means of full body safety harness

8 The maximum number of persons to be carried and the safe maximum load carrying capacity of the cradle for which it has been designed is to be conspicuously marked on the cradle

Pierre TerblancheT (012) 804 8244 E pierreterblanche2gmailcom W wwwculmencoza

26 Years Experience

Culmen Consultants

Tel (012) 804 8244 bull Fax (012) 804 1835 bull Email infoculmencoza bull Web wwwculmencoza

INSPECTION amp TESTING OF ALL LIFTING EQUIPMENT amp PRESSURE VESSELS TRAINING

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UJ Maritime students visit Durban harbour

For the past 17 years maritime students from the University of Johannesburg have been visiting the Durban harbour and associated businesses to gain an insiderrsquos view of the largest commercial port in South Africa Last year 18 stu-dents were fortunate enough to interact with various professionals and members of the maritime industry

After a very early departure from Jo-hannesburg the first stop for the day was MAN Truck and Bus plant in Pin-etown At the plant students gained an understanding of the essential functions of road transport in the operations of the port and linkages to the hinterland Familiar logistics concepts such as JIT and Kanban were demonstrated by observing the assem-bly line at Africarsquos first carbon-neutral truck production site

The tour then moved on to the NCT Durban Woodchip plant where bulk shipping operations were noted Plant engineer Derek Rall always an enthu-siastic host was a keen supporter of the studentrsquos race up the woodchip stack The day culminated in a visit to DSV one of the top freight forwarders in the world DSVrsquos acquisition of UTI Worldwide is a positive example of change management in a fragmented market

Despite the strong winds in Durban the enthusiasm to board a contain-ership the next day was not damp-enedAfter a safety briefing by Transnet at the Durban Container Ter-minal students were accompanied

on board the 8300 TEU Mediterra-nean Bridge vessel Language was no barrier to communication as the first officer demonstrated his passion for shipping by guiding the students through the bridge and engine room of the vessel With strict port regulations prohibiting the entry to the port and vessels this unforgettable experience was made possible through the kind permission of Captain Salvatore Sarno of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) South Africa

A visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals exposed the students to liquid bulk cargoes The handling of liquid cargoes is quite different to that of dry bulk or container handling and the complexi-ty of such operations were duly high-lighted The day ended with Kuehne amp Nagel the second largest freight forwarder in the world reinforcing val-ue-added visibility through digitisation and e-commerce

On the final day the students visited Tanker Services a division of Imperi-al logistics Thus the previous dayrsquos visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals was complete as the understanding of moving goods to the hinterland by

road transport was reflected upon As the tour drew to a close a harbour cruise and dinner sponsored by Strate-gnos and Imperial Health Services respectively was warmly welcomed The camaraderie developed amongst students the experience gained and the knowledge acquired on this tour is invaluable Appreciation is extended to Prof Johan du Plessis who tireless-ly makes this excursion possible every year

Students commented that they came on the tour thinking that they knew the maritime industry only to leave with a yearning to learn and explore more of this vast and valuable industry

UJ students on board the Mediterranean Bridge accompanied by Prof J du Plessis Ms S Nabee and Mr T Mbara

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GREENAll stages of a productrsquos life cycle will influence a supply chainrsquos environment burden from resource extraction to manufacturing use and reuse final recycling or disposalBeyond this definition with adding the ldquogreenrdquo component it refers to green supply chain management (GSCM) which is defined as ldquogreen procure-ment green manufacturing green dis-tribution and reverse logisticsrdquo The idea of GSCM is to eliminate or min-imize waste (energy emissionschem-icalhazardous solid wastes) along supply chain

As a more systematic and integrated strategy GSCM has emerged as an important new innovation that helps organizations develop ldquowin-winrdquo strat-egies that achieve profit and market share objectives by lowering their en-vironmental risks and impacts while raising their ecological efficiencyThis has typically caused high integra-tion costs and diffusion is slow

GREEN PROCUREMENT

Green manufacturing is defined as production processes which use in-puts with relatively low environmen-tal impacts which are highly efficient and which generate little or no waste or pollution Green manufacturing can lead to lower raw material costs production efficiency gains reduced environmental and occupational safe-ty expenses and improved corporate image The findings in green manufacturing activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Hazardous substance control (1) Lead free ndash replace other substanc- es such as bismuth silver tin gold copper(2) Rinse parts with clean water instead of using chemicals and reuse water

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTIntroduction

Supply chain management is the coordination and management of a complex network of activities in-volved in delivering a finished product to the end-user or customer

AGreen procurement is defined as an environmental purchasing consist-ing of involvement in activities that include the reduction reuse and re-cycling of materials in the process of purchasing

Besides green procurement is a solu-tion for environmentally concerned and economically conservative busi-ness and a concept of acquiring a se-lection of products and services that minimizes environmental impact

The findings in green procurement ac-tivities of Thai manufacturers are pre-sented

Supplier selection (1) Purchase materials or parts only from ldquoGreen Partnersrdquo who satisfy green partner environmental quality standards and pass an au- dit process in following regulations for the environment-related sub- stances(2) Consider suppliers who acquire ISO14000 OHSAS18000 andor RoHS directives (3) Select suppliers who control haz- ardous substances in companyrsquos standard lists and obtain green certificate achievements

3Rs in procurement process(1) Reuse or recycle ndash paper parts container (plastic boxbag) (2) Order via email (paperless)

GREEN MANUFACTURING

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C

GREEN Plants collect used computers and par ts 50 from manufacturing plants 20 from community 20 from waste collectors and the rest 10 from privatepublic organization About 40 of disassembling parts are

All green activities in green supply chain management

GREEN MANUFACTURING

(3) Quality control in inputs at vendor site and recheck before process- ingEnergy-efficient technology(1) Reduce power consumption in products such as ramp loadun- load technology in HDD (2) Increase product life-span resulting in higher efficiency and productiv- ity (3) Improve machine uptime (4) Improve machine performance for example a process of solder jet bonding (using jet in soldering up to 2000 gold ballshr instead of pressing 500-700 gold ballshr)(5) Design product for example com- pact design with improved fea- tures yet using fewer resources to produce Strive for higher recyclability and recoverability for products as stipulated by WEEE directive product exterior using bio-based plastics achieves high level of fire retardancy3Rs and waste minimization (1) Promotes reuserecycle of parts (2) Enhance environmental conscious ness via 3Rs activities (3) Reduce indirect materials such as epoxy glue

GREEN DISTRIBUTION

Green distribution are consists of green packaging and green logistics Packaging characteristics such as size shape and materials have an impact on distribution because of their affect on the transport characteristics of the product Better packaging along with rearranged loading patterns can re-duce materials usage increase space utilization in the warehouse and in the trailer and reduce the amount of handling required [10] The findings in green distribution activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Green packaging (1) Downsize packaging (2) Use ldquogreenrdquo packaging materials (3) Cooperate with vendor to standard- ize packaging (4) Minimize material uses and time to unpack(5) Encourage and adopt returnable packaging methods

(6) Promote recycling and reuse pro- gramsGreen logisticstransportation (1) Deliver directly to user site (2) Use alternative fuel vehicles (3) Distribute products together rath- er than in smaller batches (4) Change to modal shift

D REVERSELOGISTICS

Reverse logistics is the process of re-trieving the product from the end con-sumer for the purposes of capturing value or proper disposal

Activities include collection combined inspectionselectionsorting re-pro-cessingdirect recoveryredistribution and disposal The findings in reverse logistics of stakeholders are presented

Waste collectors (called SaLeng) gather EOL computers from commu-nity privatepublic organization and used computer store then inspect se-lect and sort initially to get used parts which are shipped to disassemblyre cycle plants There is lack of obvious database about quantities and value provided in this stage

DISASSEMBLYRECYCLE

small electronic parts (eg IC diode transformer) and materials (metal glass plastic) which are derived and sold to big electronic markets The rest of it are shipped to recycle plants which recycle some precious metals like copper gold platinumFinal treatmentlandfill company has received the benefit of technology transfers technical and management assistance from USA The facility has industrial waste treatment and dis-posal systems for computer waste by secure landfill or stabilization and solidification systems (a process of detoxification and converting waste into a solid form before disposal in the landfill)

Mohamed Omar ElfaroukASCP Managing Director

T +2 01009198284 E Mohamedelfaroukascpegyptorg

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It is just over two years ago that Combilift announced its plans to invest euro46m in its new factory on a green field site on the edge of Monaghan Town What was once 40 hectares of industrial zoned land has been transformed into the companyrsquos new global HQ and is now the largest single manufacturing unit under one roof in Ireland

20th anniversary ldquoThe increased pro-duction capacity at the new premises will enable us to keep pace with the very full order books and we envisage doubling our output within the next few yearsrdquo said McVicar

The construction of the new factory has allowed Combilift to incorporate the latest and most innovative manu-facturing processes The entire design along lean principles including the ex-act material flow was mapped out long before building commenced The facil-ity includes a dedicated RampD centre and has four travelling assembly lines three moving paint lines an all-in-one plasma cutting machine centre and CNC press breaks Two automatic shot blasters have also been installed -un-usual for a forklift manufacturer where one shot blaster is usually the norm

Combiliftrsquos engineers are well aware of the corrosive effect the elements can have and put great importance on sur-face preparation to produce more ro-bust long life products

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Combilift to incorporate latest innovative manufacturing processes in new factory

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This is Combiliftrsquos third ldquohomerdquo follow-ing its establishment in 1998 by Mar-tin McVicar and Robert Moffett and the size of the new facility (46000msup2) underlines the exceptional growth of a company which initially manufac-tured one niche model for handling long loads in confined spaces ndash the multidirectional all-wheel drive IC en-gine powered Combilift Product de-velopment was swift however with an average of two new models being introduced each year and Combilift is now equally well known for its wide range of solutions which encompass-es pedestrian stacker trucks straddle carriears 2-way and 4-way sideloaders and VNA articulated forklifts

The new factory will be officially opened opened in April 2018 which coincides with another milestone - Combiliftrsquos

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Just recently Interroll launched a new software collaboration tool used mostly for After Sales Service Supply Network Africa spoke with Hilton Campbell Managing Director of Interroll SA to get his take on customer service and also hear more about how Interroll is driving to bring the innovation of conveyor technology to our very own markets

ldquoThe Interroll group has a key philos-ophy that is we need to be close to where our products are says Hiltonrdquo The proximity to the market is key to ensure that our products sold to our in-tegrators that ultimately end up in the distribution centers or in the airport or in the factoryrsquos of the end customer these customers can rely on Interroll for support in a fast and efficient way

Hilton comments ldquoI have a passion to make the global technology on offer from Interroll for the efficient handling of goods available in our own back yard This might sound easy as one only thinks about importing complete and ready-made goods absolutely not we want to manufacture and in some case locally assemble to offer the products quickly and cost effec-tively and with after sales supportrdquo

How Interroll achieves this makes them very unique In 2018 Interroll South Africa celebrates 20 years Itrsquos safe to say in their field they are the

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

INTE

RR

OLL

longest surviving international repre-sentative of conveyor components and technology that has stood the test of time This would not have been pos-sible without a fantastic loyal client base many companies they first sold to back in 1998 are today still buying from Interroll ldquotogether we run and growrdquo says Hilton Our customers are very loyal but also demanding this is OK because we have in our DNA core values that compliments this rela-tionship Our values include ldquoFast and Committedrdquo as well as ldquoEnvironment of Excellencerdquo amongst others

Our new collaboration tool for After sales Service is only one small tool to live our values The tool will allow both a local and global collaboration of global support With a simple e mail to zaserviceinterrollcom the mail is received by a team in SA and as-signed to the respective department for action locally and internationally From there we have a ldquoticketrdquo and the ticket is tracked with a specific time al-lowance from response to conclusion With this tool we are less dependent on a ldquofewrdquo and also avoid our own in-ternal inefficiencies that costs us and our customers money

This investment in service is key all professional integrators and end cus-tomers need piece of mind that when service is needed they can trust in their supplier In 2018 during our 20th year anniversary Interroll has many excit-ing activities planned both as a cele-bration but more importantly to also catapult Interroll in to the next growth phase Hilton concludes ldquowe will in-vest heavily into our factory local as-sembly and our people for training this is for both new products and new strategies to bring the global world even closer to soilrdquo

When asked how the demand for In-terroll type products will grow in the coming years Hilton was frank with his reply lsquoConsistent growth in our environment is by no means easy Not enough customers are investing they are simply in survival mode I can recall a few times when we have been asked to repair something where previously customers would replace There are some exceptions of course these are larger companies usually in the sector of Food and Beverage One customer we have dealt with since our inception comments today that he cannot cope with the demand they are howev-er in a niche market and operating in this sector Another is the automotive sector this sector shows some signs of activity and investment Our products offer a lot of diversity across a number of markets mostly in growing markets so growth is there but you need to fight for it in todayrsquos tough times

Interroll SA (Pty) Ltd

T +27 11 281 99 00E zasalesinterrollcom

W wwwinterrollcoza

WHAT DOES THIS TOOL OFFER

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Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

Weetabix Food Company has been awarded Standard Corporate Certification from CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement amp Supply) following an in-depth assessment that measured its procurement function against world-class standards

Weetabix is one of only 280 companies worldwide to have achieved the pres-tigious certification The robust and rigorous procurement processes are now allowing the organisation to strengthen its relationships with sup-pliers ndash 75 now consider Weetabix to operate a collaborative and innovative culture ndash and drive further improve-ment throughout the business

The processes have helped to deliver added value to both Weetabix and its suppliers through continuous improve-ment initiatives across the whole sup-ply chain These improvements have also allowed Weetabix to continue to meet the needs and adapt to the de-mands of customers and consumers in a changing breakfast market

Certification is testament to the jour-ney the Weetabix team has taken during the last seven years under the leadership of Anthony Bowdidge Head of Procurement

He says ldquoWhen we decided to em-bark on the certification process last year wersquod already step changed the way we worked internally and made some fantastic progress But we knew from internal feedback there were some further improvements we could make and CIPS offered a framework to take us to the next level It provided the structure we needed particularly around processes and continued peo-ple development

ldquoWe aligned our programme to the five dimensions of the CIPS assessment Leadership amp organisation Strategy People Processes amp Systems and Per-

Latimer in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom

ANTHONY CONCLUDES

ldquoResponsible sourcing and production is a key pillar of the Weetabix busi-ness We now have a robust platform that will ensure procurement main-tains a high level of impact across the organisation Wersquoll continue to evolve our processes and nurture our procurement talent over the next few years Wersquove already got our eye on Advanced CIPS Certificationrdquo

formance Management Each dimen-sion was assigned a sub-team within procurement which meant it was a real team effort from the beginning as every member of the function was in-volved throughout the entire journey This resulted in the excellent co-cre-ation of new policies and processes as well as enabling personal develop-ment and education for all involved

Whilst the certificate will be the thing that we will display and publicise proudly arguably the biggest impact will be the increased professional development of the teamrdquo

Alan Martin Head of CIPS Certifica-tion said ldquoWeetabix has been on a journey of continuous improvement over the past few years and wersquove witnessed throughout the assessment process a team that has built up it processes using the CIPS framework to achieve what is now an array of procurement best practices The value the business places on procurement and strong relationships the team has with the Executive Leaders of the organisation has ensured excellent compliance and in terms of content style and clarity the Weetabix CIPS submission was exceptional Wersquore delighted to award Weetabix with CIPS Corporate Certificationrdquo

There are 14 members of the Weet-abix procurement team that oversee over 800 suppliers and the export of Weetabix products from its UK sites to over 80 countries worldwide Weet-abix is renowned for sourcing all wheat for its Weetabix biscuits from within a 50 mile radius of its mills at Burton

T +27 12 345 6177F +27 (0) 12 345 3309E southafricacipsorg

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

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SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

227 Technical Support SSI Augmented Support Technicians on Call Global Spare Parts Service

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In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

T +27 (0) 11 961 0700 E LisaDebeerparkercom W wwwparkercomza

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Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

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JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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T (011) 445 1600E slubbebwlogcom W wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

T +27 (0) 12 993 4509E rutmediantcozaW wwwmediantcoza

in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

53

CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

54

DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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THE WAREHOUSE IN DETAIL

Incoming goods and storage

As soon as goods enter the warehouse they are registered in the central ware-house management and warehouse control systems at the goods-in work stations During this process the goods are prepared for storage As required the articles are forwarded to the following areas

bull Overstockbull Replenishment for the fast-mover autopickers (Central Belt System)bull Manual flow racks

Slow-movers are stored in the racks and oversized articles are stored directly on pallets Empty container stacks coming from the empty contain- er buffer are automatically transport-ed to a destacker which can separate

Order start

At the order start station orders that the KiSoft WCS has transmitted are re-leased for start Dynamic order start provides an optimal start sequence and keeps the workload evenly dis-tributed among the different system areas Immediately after order start the tare weight of the container is determined Containers that do not need goods from the autopickers bypass the Central Belt System This greatly reduces the container transit time

Manual picking is carried out at 10 manual flow rack stations

1200 containers per hourgies and innovative systems provides Pharma Belgium with maximal effi-ciency and flexibility in everyday oper-ation

At the centre of the solution is a Central Belt System with two fast- mover autopickers comprising a total of 50 modules and 3200 channels Efficient manual picking is performed at 10 manual flow rack stations

Powerful Streamline conveyors handle the internal transport and convey the containers with speed and precision Standard orders are started auto-matically in the warehouse and each order receives the right documents at an automatic document insert station Special orders are started using K-Start at a special station for cool applica-tions

An automatic destacker keeps con-tainers flowing continuously All the warehouse components are managed correctly by the warehouse control software KiSoft WCS

Manual and automatic picking

The fast Central Belt System has two lines of fast-mover autopickers and processes orders fully-automatically The required articles from 3200 chan-nels are ejected onto the central belt and then transferred into the contain-

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | COVER STORY

7

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | COVER STORY

Sector

Healthcare

The Central Belt System with two fast-mover autopickers processes fast-moving articles both quickly and efficiently

The conveyor system guarantees a smooth flow of containers Thanks to the intelligent KiSoft software solution the containers always take the quickest route through the warehouse

Printing of the orderrsquos invoice docu-ments is triggered as the barcode on the container is automatically scanned The containers are then lidded auto-matically strapped and conveyed to the dispatch area Each container is diverted to its assigned ramp which simultaneously creates the optimal sequence

Dispatch

er at the transfer station Each ejec-tor is equipped with 3 control light gates that make sure that the articles are present and control ejection and stopping processes Powerful A check scale is located at the end of every autopicker line to ensure optimal quality

This is part of KNAPPrsquos zero de-fect strategy At the flow racks the picking is done manually Be-fore the containers leave the manual picking area again the system checks the expected final weight of the container Containers with deviations are diverted to the check station

SKUs

35000 (articles in stock) System performance 1200 containershour

Location

Eppegem Brussels | Bel-giumOutbound deliveries day 5900 (on average)

KEY DATA

8

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | COVER STORY

KNAPPrsquos warehouse control soft-ware KiSoft WCS manages controls and optimizes all processes in the warehouse and seamlessly integrates subsystems such as fast-mover au-topickers the PLC and the material flow system into the overall system

Software

Key Technologies

Why did you choose to work with KNAPP

In the past we worked together with various suppliers of warehouse automation Among all the suppliers KNAPP was able to get us on board because they quickly put together an offer for the best solution at a com-petitive price

What are the most important advantages of the solution

We selected a proven solution with very high system reliability The solu-tion is designed for high performance and a high number of SKUs and gives us the necessary flexibility to fulfil future requirements

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

DEXION (HEAD OFFICE BASED IN CAPE TOWN) WAREHOUSE SOLUTIONS AND SHELVING AND RACKING SUPPLIERS TO SOUTH AFRICA AND AFRICA MANY WAREHOUSE AND STORAGE FACILITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA UTILISE THE GROUND LEVEL BUT FAIL TO RECOGNISE THE FREE SPACE ABOVE IT WE AT DEXION PROVIDE A NUMBER OF SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE ON UTILISING THE CUBE EFFICIENT-LY ONE BEING OUR RACK SUPPORTED STRUCTURE WITH INTERLINKING WALKWAYS TO CREATE MULTI-LEVEL PICKING

Lack of storage space

think up

Contact UsTel +27 (0) 21 552-0220

rondexioncapecoza 9

Software Server hardware + backup system Ki-Soft WCS warehouse control system

Picking Central Belt System with two fast-mover autopickers for efficient automatic order processing manual picking stations

Handling and control systems Automatic order start with docu-ment

insertion automatic weight check automatic strapping and labelling of containers

SUPPLY PERSONALITY OF THE MONTHS U P P L Y N E T W O R K A F R I C A

What is your name and surname

Victor Temlett

What kind of academic qualifications do you have

Marketing amp IT Diplomas

Who was your first employer and your jobdescription

FC Construction -sales

What was your first salaryR 80000 per month

What is your secret to success

Understanding clientrsquos requirements rather than offering a product

What advice would you give to your 16 year old self

Learn learn learn nothing is more important than learning

What is your favourite drink

Red wine

What overseas training and experience do you have

Been to many factories such Toyota Mitsubishi Hyster Combilift and Jungheinrich and trained with Kardex in Dubai

Where was your last holiday

Ireland

Challenges you face within your industry

Price is more important than service

Something fun nobody knows about youI cry when I watch sad movies

What are your goals for the next five years

Have the best service supply company and compete in international Ironman competitions

Victor TemlettManaging Director

AUTOMATED STORAGE SYSTEMSMATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT

CONTACT US (011) 900 8010 (011) 900 801210

AUTOMATED STORAGE SYSTEMSMATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT

11

The team began the installation of a so-lar carport system in April 2015 lever-aging the real estate available above the carports used by staff and visitors Phase 1 of the project involved the in-stallation of 53kWp of solar panels ac

Located in Midrand north of Johan-nesburg Jasco Park houses over 250 of the firmrsquos staff as well as a data centre and various other amenities

The vision was to use solar elec-tricity to power much of the Jasco Campus energy needs to cut down on the costs of traditional power re-duce dependency on the national grid and by doing so gain valuable insights into clean energy deployments An additional upside of this project is that Jasco is able to use their head office as a reference site and showcase in order to better serve clients

The solution

companied by two 25kW inverters to generate up to 50kW AC power during peak generation periods

Kevin Norris Consulting Solutions Architect for Jasco Power amp Energy explained that due to the westerly ori-entation of the Phase 1 project and of

JASCO HEAD OFFICE REDUCES CARBON FOOTPRINT BY

In early-2015 Jasco a company that delivers end-to-end best-of-breed solutions across the entire ICT Power Enterprise and Security value chains realised the opportunity to become a leader in the field of renewable energy harnessing its expertise on a solar project at its own head office complex Jasco Park

the existing carport layout peak solar generation occurred in the early after-noon matching the peak load profile of the Jasco campus which occurred as a result of commercial operations and air conditioning loads

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12

50 WITH SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTION

CASE STUDY

ldquoThroughout the process we used this project as an opportunity to create blueprints for our Renewable

Energy programmes within our clientsrsquo environmentsrdquo

Managing Director Mr DSmith

Phase 2 saw the additional installation of a brand new solar carport system in the northern section of the Jasco Campus This upgrade saw the total PV generation of the Jasco Campus in-crease to 150kWp with an increase in invertor output power to 125kW AC

The solar powered system remains lsquotiedrsquo to the National Grid which en-ables seamless transition between both the traditional power source and the new solar generation Energy needs are primarily served by solar power and supported by the National Grid where needed In this way Nor-ris explains that in situations such as power outages the solar energy sys-tem is not a backup to traditional pow-er but rather a complementary source of clean energy In the event of power cuts Jasco Park still lsquofails-overrsquo to pet-rol generators to keep the datacentre operations running and ensure staff are still able to work ldquoThis begins with a thorough analysis of the current load and consumption levels the times of the day that demand peaks the tariffs that are being paid and so onrdquo

ldquoFrom this analysis we then look to

match a green energy solution to these needs and start quantifying the capex required versus the savings that are predicted over time Ultimately wersquore able to flesh out a full business case and predict a clear actual timeframerdquo

ldquoOur vision for this project is to show-case the opportunities presented by utilising solar energy and demonstrate tangibly to our clients and encourage other corporates to embrace clean en-ergyrdquo adds Norris

To this end Jasco considered the full ambit of civil engineering and con-struction needs The team settled on a cantilever system which doesnrsquotrsquo re-quire any unsightly poles in the front and ensures that cars cannot accident-ly bump into the structures This de-sign also creates a more aesthetic and futuristic feel to staff and visitors as theyrsquore welcomed into Jasco

The benefitsBy the end of the 2nd phase the team had effectively matched the Jasco Campus demand with a reliable supply of clean renewable energy

As a result of this initiative Jasco has reduced its maximum energy con-sumption demand by 27 and re-duced its electrical consumption from the National Grid by 33 Both reduc-tions have resulted in a significant fi-nancial savings even at todayrsquos tariff structure If these savings are project-ed forward with Eskomrsquos current plans to increase electricity costs by 20 per annum becomes obvious that Jasco has largely insulated itself against fu-ture tariff price shocks

ldquoOverall wersquove reduced the carbon footprint by 50rdquo reports Smith adding that the payback timeframe is pegged at 5-6 years but that if nation-al energy tariffs and carbon taxes rise higher than inflation that timeframe may be brought even further forward

During times of low energy consump-tion for the company such as week-ends Jasco Park actually becomes a net exporter of energy - now sell-ing energy back to the National Grid and creating a new growing revenue stream

ldquoMost importantly it has also empow

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13

ered us to have the right client con-versations as we can clearly show them the positive impact of solar - not just from a business perspec-tive but more broadly in addressing macroeconomic and climate change issuesrdquo says Smith

From their experiences with Jasco Park the firmrsquos Power Solutions amp Re-newable Energy team is able to focus on the engineering procurement and construction requirements for solar energy systems in high-end residen-tial commercial and small-scale util-ity projects

Renewable energy - which encom-passes primarily hydroelectricity wind solar and geothermal energy - now accounts for roughly 8 of total global energy generation As South Africa looks towards a fu-ture of electricity tariff hikes the ad-vent of carbon tax and a correspond-ing decline in the costs of solar Smith says a number of forces are converg-ing to stimulate the growth of solar energy in corporate South Africa

About the Jasco Group

Jasco delivers end-to-end best-of-breed solutions across the en-tire ICT Power Enterprise and Se-curity value chains Our services include solution design business consulting project management and logistics to manage the sup-ply installation and commission-ing of solutions and profession-al services to provide integration and customisation of solutions managed services support and maintenance Jascorsquos operat-ing divisions namely Intelligent Technologies Enterprise Carri-ers and Electrical Manufacturers deliver a range of solutions and services Intelligent Technologies delivers broadcast power data centres and Property Technology Management (PTM) solutions as well as Energy Optimisation and Co-location services a carrier

JASCO GROUP

T +27 11-2661547E makwengwatojascocozaW wwwjascocoza

-neutral co-location telecom-munications hub where the net-work infrastructure serves multi-ple service providers The Carrier business provides solutions and components for access and transmission networks as well as hi-sites The Enterprise business is a specialist in multiple disci-plines across numerous solu-tions including business com-munications contact centres IT Infrastructure surveillance and access control as well as fire de-tection and prevention solutions to name but a few Electrical Manufacturers delivers contract manufacturing of white goods

The Jasco Group has a national footprint with offices in Gauteng Western Cape Free State East-ern Cape and Kwa-Zulu Natal Other than South Africa the organisation features an office in Kenya to service the East Africa region and an office in Dubai to service the Middle East North-ern Africa (MENA) region It also trades in many sub-Saharan Afri-can countries with a special fo-cus on the Southern African De-velopment Community (SADC)

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THE

HIGH COST OF SUPPLY CHAIN GLITCHES

A glitch in its supply chain can cost an organisation up to 10 of its shareholder value and even put the company out of business warns in-ternational supply chain risk manage-ment specialist Gregory Schlegel

A professor at Lehigh University in the USA a renowned author and founder of the global Supply Chain Risk Man-agement Consortium Schlegel will be sharing his insights with Southern African supply chain professionals at the first ever Supply Chain Risk Management Summit which takes place in Johannesburg in February 2018 ldquoNever before has there been such exponential growth of supply chain complexity uncertainty and risk as we are seeing todayrdquo he stresses ldquoWith globalisation expanding at a remarkable rate supply chains have

moved into areas where they have never operated Research shows that if a business is not prepared even a single small to medium supply chain disruption can cost it as much as R6 million Most companies across the globe are experiencing an average of seven to 10 supply chain risk events a year ndash from port congestion to poor supplier performance and changing weather patterns This equates to an annual cost of R60 millionrdquo

Schlegel says that 25 of companies that experience a moderate to se-vere supply chain disruption go out of business around 18 months after that event ldquoIt is a sobering thought and not a statistic that we ever read about because few companies or brands want to advertise the fact that they were ruined because they were

not preparedrdquo he asserts

The Supply Chain Risk Management Consortium that Schlegel founded comprises 20 leading multinational organisations that are collaborating to develop skills solutions and meth-odologies to enable businesses to identify assess mitigate and manage enterprise risk In addition to his ex-perience as a supply chain executive for several Fortune 100 companies and supply chain executive consultant with IBM Schlegel is the co-author of the definitive book on the subject ldquoSupply Chain Risk Management An Emerging Disciplinerdquo

The inaugural Supply Chain Risk Man-agement Summit is being hosted by Bespoke a leading African contract-ing procurement and supply chain

Supply chain disruptions are widely regarded as one of the greatest risks facing manufacturers and have become a top concern of global insurance providers

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THE

HIGH COST OF SUPPLY CHAIN GLITCHES

management advisory and train-ing provider in partnership with Southern African supply chain and operations management association SAPICS

ldquoI met Professor Gregory Schlegel at the 2017 SAPICS Conference and was fortunate to attend one of his risk and resiliency workshops at the event Gregrsquos deep understanding of supply chain risk and resiliency prompted Bespoke to invite him back to South Africa in early 2018 to deliver a risk management workshop to one of our clients in the financial sector and to lead a three-day public programme entitled lsquoPragmatic Approaches to Supply Chain Risk and Resiliencyrsquordquo

The latter evolved into the inaugural Supply Chain Risk Management Sum-mit jointly created by Bespoke and SAPICS ldquoWe were already discuss-ing opportunities for collaboration and agreed to capitalise on Professor Schlegelrsquos visit and launch an excit-ing addition to the 2018 supply chain calendar We hope that the summit will become an annual feature eventrdquo Hillman expands

Outlining the significance and ben-efits of Bespokersquos partnership with SAPICS he says that it will bring leading practices in education as well as knowledge development and networking opportunities to SAPICS members and Bespoke clients across Southern Africa

The three-day Supply Chain Risk Management Summit also features a keynote address by motivational speaker author and entrepreneur Abel Mukwevho of The Abel Mukw-evho Organisation This event takes place from 12 to 14 February 2018 in Sandton Johannesburg For more information go tohttpwwwscm-riskcoza

ABOUT SAPICS

Southern Africa SAPICS builds op-erations management excellence in individuals and enterprises through superior education and training internationally recognised certifica-tions comprehensive resources and a country-wide network of accom-plished industry professionals

This network is ever expanding and now includes associates in other Af-rican countries SAPICS is proud to represent APICS (the global end-to-end supply chain association) as its exclusive premier channel partner in Sub-Saharan Africa

Established 40 years ago the annu-al SAPICS Conference is the lead-ing event in Africa for supply chain professionals The 2018 SAPICS Con-ference takes place in Cape Town from 10 to 13 June

Since its foundation in 1966 SAPICS has become the leading provider of knowledge in supply chain manage-ment production and operations in

Established in 2010 as a specialist procurement consultancy Bespoke has grown into a leading African pro-vider of contracting procurement and supply chain management advice and training Through our collabora-tive and amenable style we aim to respond proactively to the needs of our clients and to provide advisory and training solutions that encourage lasting relationships

Bespoke has consulted and deliv-ered skills development programmes to a number of public and private sector organisations where we have achieved true successes helping them transform their procurement and supply chain management oper-ations

ABOUT BESPOKE

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ScopeIn the previous article racking inspections were discussed This article will focus on the legal requirements of lifting machines used in the warehouse primarily lift trucks as well as the use of non-integrated work platforms (ldquoman-cagesrdquo) as mentioned in Driven Machinery Regulations

On June 24 2015 the Department of Labour(DoL) published the revision of the Driven Machinery Regulations 2015 (DMR) Following is a summary of the regulations that could have an influence on warehouse lifting equip-ment

18(1) ldquoNo user may use or permit the use of a lifting machine unless (b) it is conspicuously and clearly marked with the safe working load provided that when such safe working load varies with the conditions of use of the manufacturer a table showing the safe working load with re- gard to every variable condi- tion shall be posted by the user in a conspicuous place easily visible to the operatorrdquo

We have found several lift trucks marked with a Safe Working Load notice on the side of the mast There are 2 reasons why this does not comply to the requirements firstly

The notice is not immediately visible to the operator and secondly A lift truck has different capacities for different conditions The conditions change with lift height and load centres of loads

18(5) (a)

This subregulation requires the lift truck to be thoroughly inspected and tested by a Lifting Machinery Inspec-tor (LMI) annually This requirement is similar to the previous requirement

18(6) Notwithstanding subregulation (5) the user shall cause all ropes

chainshooks or other attaching devices sheaves brakes and safety devices forming an inte-

A major change was made regarding the 6 monthly inspections It is no longer required anymore for an LMI to perform the inspections but rather a competent person The following is the definition of a competent person

ldquoCompetent personrdquo means a per-son who has the knowledge training experience and qualifications specif-ic to the work performed provided that where appropriate qualifications and training are registered in terms of the provisions of the South African Qualifications Authority Act 1995 those qualifications and that training shall be deemed to be the required qualifications and trainingrdquo

The operator may determine the competency of the person responsible for the six monthly inspections based on training experience and specific qualifications For example the service providermaintenance person main-taining the lift trucks will be deemed to be competent It is therefore not necessary to use the services of an LMI

Driven Machinery Regulations ldquoThe user shall cause the en-tire installation and all work- ing parts of every lifting machine as well as ancil-lary lifting equipment used with the machine or device excluding lifting tackle to be subjected to a thorough examination and a perfor-mance test as prescribed by the standard to which the lifting machine was man-ufactured by a lifting ma-chinery inspector of a lift-ing machinery entity which shall determine the service-ability of the structures ropes machinery and safety devices before they are put into use and every time they are dismantled and re-erected and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 12 monthsrdquo

gral part of a lifting machine or hand powered lifting device to be subject-ed to a thorough examination by a competent person at intervals not ex-ceeding 6 months

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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42 Occasional useExamples of occasional use area) non-routine maintenance tasks for which it is impractical to hire pur- pose built access equipmentb) the replacement of light fittings in high-rise warehouses if the task is not carried out as part of periodic maintenance operationsc) tasks that would otherwise be car- ried out using less safe means of access such as ladders because it is impractical to hire purpose de- signed persons-lifting equipment due to the short duration and occa sional nature of the task for exam- ple clearing a blocked gutter andd) checking on high-level damage to racking suspected of causing an im- mediate risk or checking on the con- dition of damaged roof lights

3 In the case of a HLOP it is expect-ed of the operator to pick orders from the storage bays by walking away from his normal operating position onto the forks from the truck as not all HLOPrsquos are delivered with integrated plat-forms Although the operator should wear a safety harness it still creates a falling hazard

The operators of such trucks should consider installing a man-cage if the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) does not supply safe platforms to work from SANS 583 and OHSDirective 015 are essential

OHS Directive 015The OHS Directive 015 states the following ldquoSchedule of Conditions for Lift Trucksrdquo

18(8) No user shall require or permit any person to be moved or sup- ported by means of a lifting machine unless that machine is fitted with a man-cage designed and manufactured according to an approved SANS standard approved for that purpose by an inspector and after a risk assess- ment has been done

The DoL has published a Directive (OHS Directive 015) to all their offices as guidelines to the approv-al of man-cages What is important to note in this directive is

Machinery which may be ldquolifting ma-chinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of supporting or moving persons in sus-pension by means of a cradle for which no permission is required (eg High Lift Order Pickers (HLOP) and Turret Trucks) and

21

HLOP with man-cage

HLOP without man-cage

Turret Truck (VNA)

22 Machinery which may be ldquolifting machinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of moving or supporting of goods or materials for which permission is required (eg Counter-Balanced Lift Trucks)

Counter-Balance - Reach truck

Counter-Balance - Internal combustion

32 In the case of a lifting machine as contemplated in paragraph 21 above DMR 18(8) is not applica- ble33 In the case of lifting machines to be used for the purpose as con templated in paragraph 22 but which the user may occasionally due to lack of other suitable means or under unusual circum- stances want to use for the mov- ing or supporting of persons in suspension in a specially designed cradle DMR 18(8) is applicable and the approvalpermission of an inspector is required for such use

The approved SANS Standard for man-cages are SANS 583 Non-in-tegrated work platforms for occasional use on lift trucks Par 42 of SANS 583 gives examples of occasional use

1 The cradle is to be manufactured strictly in accordance with thedrawing supplied with the application2 It shall be enclosed on all 3 sides

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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to a height of al least 1 200 mm and the side on the mast side 2100mm above the cradle floor which shall be of a substantial construction and capable of supporting the designed maximum load safely

3 The cradle and all welding work shall be subjected to effective quality con-trol during its various stages of con-struction by a competent person who shall ensure compliance with condi-tion 1 and in addition that

31 all welding work is carried out by trained welders32 the welding work complies with an acceptable welding code33 the welding work is free of any de- fect likely to reduce its load carry- ing capacity and34 the welds are of such thickness that the allowable stresses for the welding rod in use is not exceed- ed when considering the dynamic and static forces the cradle is likely to be subjected to when in use4 The forklift truck used for that purpose must be examined by the person contemplated in condition 3 to ensure that it complies with

Typical man cage

the regulations before the lifting of persons may be permitted For successive lifts on the same day it need only be examined before the first lift The results of such exam inations must be entered into a record kept for that purpose on the premises5 The cradle shall be secured to the lift truck in such a manner that acciden tal disconnection of the cradle can- not take place6 Where reasonably practicable the cradle is to be provided with a switch electrically interlocking such cradle to the ignition of the lift truck to pre vent unexpected starting of the en- gine and movement of the lift truck whilst persons occupy the cradle7 The moving or supporting of person in suspension in the equipment shall only be done under the supervision of the person contemplated in para- graph 3 who shall ensure thatndash71 only trained and certified lift truck drivers are used in the operation72 the lift truck remains stationary whilst persons occupy the cradle 73 all persons occupying the cradle are secured to the cradle by means of full body safety harness

8 The maximum number of persons to be carried and the safe maximum load carrying capacity of the cradle for which it has been designed is to be conspicuously marked on the cradle

Pierre TerblancheT (012) 804 8244 E pierreterblanche2gmailcom W wwwculmencoza

26 Years Experience

Culmen Consultants

Tel (012) 804 8244 bull Fax (012) 804 1835 bull Email infoculmencoza bull Web wwwculmencoza

INSPECTION amp TESTING OF ALL LIFTING EQUIPMENT amp PRESSURE VESSELS TRAINING

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22

UJ Maritime students visit Durban harbour

For the past 17 years maritime students from the University of Johannesburg have been visiting the Durban harbour and associated businesses to gain an insiderrsquos view of the largest commercial port in South Africa Last year 18 stu-dents were fortunate enough to interact with various professionals and members of the maritime industry

After a very early departure from Jo-hannesburg the first stop for the day was MAN Truck and Bus plant in Pin-etown At the plant students gained an understanding of the essential functions of road transport in the operations of the port and linkages to the hinterland Familiar logistics concepts such as JIT and Kanban were demonstrated by observing the assem-bly line at Africarsquos first carbon-neutral truck production site

The tour then moved on to the NCT Durban Woodchip plant where bulk shipping operations were noted Plant engineer Derek Rall always an enthu-siastic host was a keen supporter of the studentrsquos race up the woodchip stack The day culminated in a visit to DSV one of the top freight forwarders in the world DSVrsquos acquisition of UTI Worldwide is a positive example of change management in a fragmented market

Despite the strong winds in Durban the enthusiasm to board a contain-ership the next day was not damp-enedAfter a safety briefing by Transnet at the Durban Container Ter-minal students were accompanied

on board the 8300 TEU Mediterra-nean Bridge vessel Language was no barrier to communication as the first officer demonstrated his passion for shipping by guiding the students through the bridge and engine room of the vessel With strict port regulations prohibiting the entry to the port and vessels this unforgettable experience was made possible through the kind permission of Captain Salvatore Sarno of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) South Africa

A visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals exposed the students to liquid bulk cargoes The handling of liquid cargoes is quite different to that of dry bulk or container handling and the complexi-ty of such operations were duly high-lighted The day ended with Kuehne amp Nagel the second largest freight forwarder in the world reinforcing val-ue-added visibility through digitisation and e-commerce

On the final day the students visited Tanker Services a division of Imperi-al logistics Thus the previous dayrsquos visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals was complete as the understanding of moving goods to the hinterland by

road transport was reflected upon As the tour drew to a close a harbour cruise and dinner sponsored by Strate-gnos and Imperial Health Services respectively was warmly welcomed The camaraderie developed amongst students the experience gained and the knowledge acquired on this tour is invaluable Appreciation is extended to Prof Johan du Plessis who tireless-ly makes this excursion possible every year

Students commented that they came on the tour thinking that they knew the maritime industry only to leave with a yearning to learn and explore more of this vast and valuable industry

UJ students on board the Mediterranean Bridge accompanied by Prof J du Plessis Ms S Nabee and Mr T Mbara

Sumayah NabeeT +27 11 559 3786W wwwujaczacbe

W wwwujaczatransport

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B

GREENAll stages of a productrsquos life cycle will influence a supply chainrsquos environment burden from resource extraction to manufacturing use and reuse final recycling or disposalBeyond this definition with adding the ldquogreenrdquo component it refers to green supply chain management (GSCM) which is defined as ldquogreen procure-ment green manufacturing green dis-tribution and reverse logisticsrdquo The idea of GSCM is to eliminate or min-imize waste (energy emissionschem-icalhazardous solid wastes) along supply chain

As a more systematic and integrated strategy GSCM has emerged as an important new innovation that helps organizations develop ldquowin-winrdquo strat-egies that achieve profit and market share objectives by lowering their en-vironmental risks and impacts while raising their ecological efficiencyThis has typically caused high integra-tion costs and diffusion is slow

GREEN PROCUREMENT

Green manufacturing is defined as production processes which use in-puts with relatively low environmen-tal impacts which are highly efficient and which generate little or no waste or pollution Green manufacturing can lead to lower raw material costs production efficiency gains reduced environmental and occupational safe-ty expenses and improved corporate image The findings in green manufacturing activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Hazardous substance control (1) Lead free ndash replace other substanc- es such as bismuth silver tin gold copper(2) Rinse parts with clean water instead of using chemicals and reuse water

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTIntroduction

Supply chain management is the coordination and management of a complex network of activities in-volved in delivering a finished product to the end-user or customer

AGreen procurement is defined as an environmental purchasing consist-ing of involvement in activities that include the reduction reuse and re-cycling of materials in the process of purchasing

Besides green procurement is a solu-tion for environmentally concerned and economically conservative busi-ness and a concept of acquiring a se-lection of products and services that minimizes environmental impact

The findings in green procurement ac-tivities of Thai manufacturers are pre-sented

Supplier selection (1) Purchase materials or parts only from ldquoGreen Partnersrdquo who satisfy green partner environmental quality standards and pass an au- dit process in following regulations for the environment-related sub- stances(2) Consider suppliers who acquire ISO14000 OHSAS18000 andor RoHS directives (3) Select suppliers who control haz- ardous substances in companyrsquos standard lists and obtain green certificate achievements

3Rs in procurement process(1) Reuse or recycle ndash paper parts container (plastic boxbag) (2) Order via email (paperless)

GREEN MANUFACTURING

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24

C

GREEN Plants collect used computers and par ts 50 from manufacturing plants 20 from community 20 from waste collectors and the rest 10 from privatepublic organization About 40 of disassembling parts are

All green activities in green supply chain management

GREEN MANUFACTURING

(3) Quality control in inputs at vendor site and recheck before process- ingEnergy-efficient technology(1) Reduce power consumption in products such as ramp loadun- load technology in HDD (2) Increase product life-span resulting in higher efficiency and productiv- ity (3) Improve machine uptime (4) Improve machine performance for example a process of solder jet bonding (using jet in soldering up to 2000 gold ballshr instead of pressing 500-700 gold ballshr)(5) Design product for example com- pact design with improved fea- tures yet using fewer resources to produce Strive for higher recyclability and recoverability for products as stipulated by WEEE directive product exterior using bio-based plastics achieves high level of fire retardancy3Rs and waste minimization (1) Promotes reuserecycle of parts (2) Enhance environmental conscious ness via 3Rs activities (3) Reduce indirect materials such as epoxy glue

GREEN DISTRIBUTION

Green distribution are consists of green packaging and green logistics Packaging characteristics such as size shape and materials have an impact on distribution because of their affect on the transport characteristics of the product Better packaging along with rearranged loading patterns can re-duce materials usage increase space utilization in the warehouse and in the trailer and reduce the amount of handling required [10] The findings in green distribution activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Green packaging (1) Downsize packaging (2) Use ldquogreenrdquo packaging materials (3) Cooperate with vendor to standard- ize packaging (4) Minimize material uses and time to unpack(5) Encourage and adopt returnable packaging methods

(6) Promote recycling and reuse pro- gramsGreen logisticstransportation (1) Deliver directly to user site (2) Use alternative fuel vehicles (3) Distribute products together rath- er than in smaller batches (4) Change to modal shift

D REVERSELOGISTICS

Reverse logistics is the process of re-trieving the product from the end con-sumer for the purposes of capturing value or proper disposal

Activities include collection combined inspectionselectionsorting re-pro-cessingdirect recoveryredistribution and disposal The findings in reverse logistics of stakeholders are presented

Waste collectors (called SaLeng) gather EOL computers from commu-nity privatepublic organization and used computer store then inspect se-lect and sort initially to get used parts which are shipped to disassemblyre cycle plants There is lack of obvious database about quantities and value provided in this stage

DISASSEMBLYRECYCLE

small electronic parts (eg IC diode transformer) and materials (metal glass plastic) which are derived and sold to big electronic markets The rest of it are shipped to recycle plants which recycle some precious metals like copper gold platinumFinal treatmentlandfill company has received the benefit of technology transfers technical and management assistance from USA The facility has industrial waste treatment and dis-posal systems for computer waste by secure landfill or stabilization and solidification systems (a process of detoxification and converting waste into a solid form before disposal in the landfill)

Mohamed Omar ElfaroukASCP Managing Director

T +2 01009198284 E Mohamedelfaroukascpegyptorg

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It is just over two years ago that Combilift announced its plans to invest euro46m in its new factory on a green field site on the edge of Monaghan Town What was once 40 hectares of industrial zoned land has been transformed into the companyrsquos new global HQ and is now the largest single manufacturing unit under one roof in Ireland

20th anniversary ldquoThe increased pro-duction capacity at the new premises will enable us to keep pace with the very full order books and we envisage doubling our output within the next few yearsrdquo said McVicar

The construction of the new factory has allowed Combilift to incorporate the latest and most innovative manu-facturing processes The entire design along lean principles including the ex-act material flow was mapped out long before building commenced The facil-ity includes a dedicated RampD centre and has four travelling assembly lines three moving paint lines an all-in-one plasma cutting machine centre and CNC press breaks Two automatic shot blasters have also been installed -un-usual for a forklift manufacturer where one shot blaster is usually the norm

Combiliftrsquos engineers are well aware of the corrosive effect the elements can have and put great importance on sur-face preparation to produce more ro-bust long life products

M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftcom

Combilift to incorporate latest innovative manufacturing processes in new factory

27

This is Combiliftrsquos third ldquohomerdquo follow-ing its establishment in 1998 by Mar-tin McVicar and Robert Moffett and the size of the new facility (46000msup2) underlines the exceptional growth of a company which initially manufac-tured one niche model for handling long loads in confined spaces ndash the multidirectional all-wheel drive IC en-gine powered Combilift Product de-velopment was swift however with an average of two new models being introduced each year and Combilift is now equally well known for its wide range of solutions which encompass-es pedestrian stacker trucks straddle carriears 2-way and 4-way sideloaders and VNA articulated forklifts

The new factory will be officially opened opened in April 2018 which coincides with another milestone - Combiliftrsquos

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Just recently Interroll launched a new software collaboration tool used mostly for After Sales Service Supply Network Africa spoke with Hilton Campbell Managing Director of Interroll SA to get his take on customer service and also hear more about how Interroll is driving to bring the innovation of conveyor technology to our very own markets

ldquoThe Interroll group has a key philos-ophy that is we need to be close to where our products are says Hiltonrdquo The proximity to the market is key to ensure that our products sold to our in-tegrators that ultimately end up in the distribution centers or in the airport or in the factoryrsquos of the end customer these customers can rely on Interroll for support in a fast and efficient way

Hilton comments ldquoI have a passion to make the global technology on offer from Interroll for the efficient handling of goods available in our own back yard This might sound easy as one only thinks about importing complete and ready-made goods absolutely not we want to manufacture and in some case locally assemble to offer the products quickly and cost effec-tively and with after sales supportrdquo

How Interroll achieves this makes them very unique In 2018 Interroll South Africa celebrates 20 years Itrsquos safe to say in their field they are the

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

INTE

RR

OLL

longest surviving international repre-sentative of conveyor components and technology that has stood the test of time This would not have been pos-sible without a fantastic loyal client base many companies they first sold to back in 1998 are today still buying from Interroll ldquotogether we run and growrdquo says Hilton Our customers are very loyal but also demanding this is OK because we have in our DNA core values that compliments this rela-tionship Our values include ldquoFast and Committedrdquo as well as ldquoEnvironment of Excellencerdquo amongst others

Our new collaboration tool for After sales Service is only one small tool to live our values The tool will allow both a local and global collaboration of global support With a simple e mail to zaserviceinterrollcom the mail is received by a team in SA and as-signed to the respective department for action locally and internationally From there we have a ldquoticketrdquo and the ticket is tracked with a specific time al-lowance from response to conclusion With this tool we are less dependent on a ldquofewrdquo and also avoid our own in-ternal inefficiencies that costs us and our customers money

This investment in service is key all professional integrators and end cus-tomers need piece of mind that when service is needed they can trust in their supplier In 2018 during our 20th year anniversary Interroll has many excit-ing activities planned both as a cele-bration but more importantly to also catapult Interroll in to the next growth phase Hilton concludes ldquowe will in-vest heavily into our factory local as-sembly and our people for training this is for both new products and new strategies to bring the global world even closer to soilrdquo

When asked how the demand for In-terroll type products will grow in the coming years Hilton was frank with his reply lsquoConsistent growth in our environment is by no means easy Not enough customers are investing they are simply in survival mode I can recall a few times when we have been asked to repair something where previously customers would replace There are some exceptions of course these are larger companies usually in the sector of Food and Beverage One customer we have dealt with since our inception comments today that he cannot cope with the demand they are howev-er in a niche market and operating in this sector Another is the automotive sector this sector shows some signs of activity and investment Our products offer a lot of diversity across a number of markets mostly in growing markets so growth is there but you need to fight for it in todayrsquos tough times

Interroll SA (Pty) Ltd

T +27 11 281 99 00E zasalesinterrollcom

W wwwinterrollcoza

WHAT DOES THIS TOOL OFFER

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30

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

Weetabix Food Company has been awarded Standard Corporate Certification from CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement amp Supply) following an in-depth assessment that measured its procurement function against world-class standards

Weetabix is one of only 280 companies worldwide to have achieved the pres-tigious certification The robust and rigorous procurement processes are now allowing the organisation to strengthen its relationships with sup-pliers ndash 75 now consider Weetabix to operate a collaborative and innovative culture ndash and drive further improve-ment throughout the business

The processes have helped to deliver added value to both Weetabix and its suppliers through continuous improve-ment initiatives across the whole sup-ply chain These improvements have also allowed Weetabix to continue to meet the needs and adapt to the de-mands of customers and consumers in a changing breakfast market

Certification is testament to the jour-ney the Weetabix team has taken during the last seven years under the leadership of Anthony Bowdidge Head of Procurement

He says ldquoWhen we decided to em-bark on the certification process last year wersquod already step changed the way we worked internally and made some fantastic progress But we knew from internal feedback there were some further improvements we could make and CIPS offered a framework to take us to the next level It provided the structure we needed particularly around processes and continued peo-ple development

ldquoWe aligned our programme to the five dimensions of the CIPS assessment Leadership amp organisation Strategy People Processes amp Systems and Per-

Latimer in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom

ANTHONY CONCLUDES

ldquoResponsible sourcing and production is a key pillar of the Weetabix busi-ness We now have a robust platform that will ensure procurement main-tains a high level of impact across the organisation Wersquoll continue to evolve our processes and nurture our procurement talent over the next few years Wersquove already got our eye on Advanced CIPS Certificationrdquo

formance Management Each dimen-sion was assigned a sub-team within procurement which meant it was a real team effort from the beginning as every member of the function was in-volved throughout the entire journey This resulted in the excellent co-cre-ation of new policies and processes as well as enabling personal develop-ment and education for all involved

Whilst the certificate will be the thing that we will display and publicise proudly arguably the biggest impact will be the increased professional development of the teamrdquo

Alan Martin Head of CIPS Certifica-tion said ldquoWeetabix has been on a journey of continuous improvement over the past few years and wersquove witnessed throughout the assessment process a team that has built up it processes using the CIPS framework to achieve what is now an array of procurement best practices The value the business places on procurement and strong relationships the team has with the Executive Leaders of the organisation has ensured excellent compliance and in terms of content style and clarity the Weetabix CIPS submission was exceptional Wersquore delighted to award Weetabix with CIPS Corporate Certificationrdquo

There are 14 members of the Weet-abix procurement team that oversee over 800 suppliers and the export of Weetabix products from its UK sites to over 80 countries worldwide Weet-abix is renowned for sourcing all wheat for its Weetabix biscuits from within a 50 mile radius of its mills at Burton

T +27 12 345 6177F +27 (0) 12 345 3309E southafricacipsorg

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

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SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

227 Technical Support SSI Augmented Support Technicians on Call Global Spare Parts Service

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35

In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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36

rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

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Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICANOVDEC 2017 | FORK TRUCKS

38

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | FORKLIFTS

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JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

T (011) 445 1600E slubbebwlogcom W wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

46

porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

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in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

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Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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49

KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

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51

AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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52

CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

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ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

53

CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

54

DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | COVER STORY

Sector

Healthcare

The Central Belt System with two fast-mover autopickers processes fast-moving articles both quickly and efficiently

The conveyor system guarantees a smooth flow of containers Thanks to the intelligent KiSoft software solution the containers always take the quickest route through the warehouse

Printing of the orderrsquos invoice docu-ments is triggered as the barcode on the container is automatically scanned The containers are then lidded auto-matically strapped and conveyed to the dispatch area Each container is diverted to its assigned ramp which simultaneously creates the optimal sequence

Dispatch

er at the transfer station Each ejec-tor is equipped with 3 control light gates that make sure that the articles are present and control ejection and stopping processes Powerful A check scale is located at the end of every autopicker line to ensure optimal quality

This is part of KNAPPrsquos zero de-fect strategy At the flow racks the picking is done manually Be-fore the containers leave the manual picking area again the system checks the expected final weight of the container Containers with deviations are diverted to the check station

SKUs

35000 (articles in stock) System performance 1200 containershour

Location

Eppegem Brussels | Bel-giumOutbound deliveries day 5900 (on average)

KEY DATA

8

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | COVER STORY

KNAPPrsquos warehouse control soft-ware KiSoft WCS manages controls and optimizes all processes in the warehouse and seamlessly integrates subsystems such as fast-mover au-topickers the PLC and the material flow system into the overall system

Software

Key Technologies

Why did you choose to work with KNAPP

In the past we worked together with various suppliers of warehouse automation Among all the suppliers KNAPP was able to get us on board because they quickly put together an offer for the best solution at a com-petitive price

What are the most important advantages of the solution

We selected a proven solution with very high system reliability The solu-tion is designed for high performance and a high number of SKUs and gives us the necessary flexibility to fulfil future requirements

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

DEXION (HEAD OFFICE BASED IN CAPE TOWN) WAREHOUSE SOLUTIONS AND SHELVING AND RACKING SUPPLIERS TO SOUTH AFRICA AND AFRICA MANY WAREHOUSE AND STORAGE FACILITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA UTILISE THE GROUND LEVEL BUT FAIL TO RECOGNISE THE FREE SPACE ABOVE IT WE AT DEXION PROVIDE A NUMBER OF SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE ON UTILISING THE CUBE EFFICIENT-LY ONE BEING OUR RACK SUPPORTED STRUCTURE WITH INTERLINKING WALKWAYS TO CREATE MULTI-LEVEL PICKING

Lack of storage space

think up

Contact UsTel +27 (0) 21 552-0220

rondexioncapecoza 9

Software Server hardware + backup system Ki-Soft WCS warehouse control system

Picking Central Belt System with two fast-mover autopickers for efficient automatic order processing manual picking stations

Handling and control systems Automatic order start with docu-ment

insertion automatic weight check automatic strapping and labelling of containers

SUPPLY PERSONALITY OF THE MONTHS U P P L Y N E T W O R K A F R I C A

What is your name and surname

Victor Temlett

What kind of academic qualifications do you have

Marketing amp IT Diplomas

Who was your first employer and your jobdescription

FC Construction -sales

What was your first salaryR 80000 per month

What is your secret to success

Understanding clientrsquos requirements rather than offering a product

What advice would you give to your 16 year old self

Learn learn learn nothing is more important than learning

What is your favourite drink

Red wine

What overseas training and experience do you have

Been to many factories such Toyota Mitsubishi Hyster Combilift and Jungheinrich and trained with Kardex in Dubai

Where was your last holiday

Ireland

Challenges you face within your industry

Price is more important than service

Something fun nobody knows about youI cry when I watch sad movies

What are your goals for the next five years

Have the best service supply company and compete in international Ironman competitions

Victor TemlettManaging Director

AUTOMATED STORAGE SYSTEMSMATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT

CONTACT US (011) 900 8010 (011) 900 801210

AUTOMATED STORAGE SYSTEMSMATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT

11

The team began the installation of a so-lar carport system in April 2015 lever-aging the real estate available above the carports used by staff and visitors Phase 1 of the project involved the in-stallation of 53kWp of solar panels ac

Located in Midrand north of Johan-nesburg Jasco Park houses over 250 of the firmrsquos staff as well as a data centre and various other amenities

The vision was to use solar elec-tricity to power much of the Jasco Campus energy needs to cut down on the costs of traditional power re-duce dependency on the national grid and by doing so gain valuable insights into clean energy deployments An additional upside of this project is that Jasco is able to use their head office as a reference site and showcase in order to better serve clients

The solution

companied by two 25kW inverters to generate up to 50kW AC power during peak generation periods

Kevin Norris Consulting Solutions Architect for Jasco Power amp Energy explained that due to the westerly ori-entation of the Phase 1 project and of

JASCO HEAD OFFICE REDUCES CARBON FOOTPRINT BY

In early-2015 Jasco a company that delivers end-to-end best-of-breed solutions across the entire ICT Power Enterprise and Security value chains realised the opportunity to become a leader in the field of renewable energy harnessing its expertise on a solar project at its own head office complex Jasco Park

the existing carport layout peak solar generation occurred in the early after-noon matching the peak load profile of the Jasco campus which occurred as a result of commercial operations and air conditioning loads

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12

50 WITH SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTION

CASE STUDY

ldquoThroughout the process we used this project as an opportunity to create blueprints for our Renewable

Energy programmes within our clientsrsquo environmentsrdquo

Managing Director Mr DSmith

Phase 2 saw the additional installation of a brand new solar carport system in the northern section of the Jasco Campus This upgrade saw the total PV generation of the Jasco Campus in-crease to 150kWp with an increase in invertor output power to 125kW AC

The solar powered system remains lsquotiedrsquo to the National Grid which en-ables seamless transition between both the traditional power source and the new solar generation Energy needs are primarily served by solar power and supported by the National Grid where needed In this way Nor-ris explains that in situations such as power outages the solar energy sys-tem is not a backup to traditional pow-er but rather a complementary source of clean energy In the event of power cuts Jasco Park still lsquofails-overrsquo to pet-rol generators to keep the datacentre operations running and ensure staff are still able to work ldquoThis begins with a thorough analysis of the current load and consumption levels the times of the day that demand peaks the tariffs that are being paid and so onrdquo

ldquoFrom this analysis we then look to

match a green energy solution to these needs and start quantifying the capex required versus the savings that are predicted over time Ultimately wersquore able to flesh out a full business case and predict a clear actual timeframerdquo

ldquoOur vision for this project is to show-case the opportunities presented by utilising solar energy and demonstrate tangibly to our clients and encourage other corporates to embrace clean en-ergyrdquo adds Norris

To this end Jasco considered the full ambit of civil engineering and con-struction needs The team settled on a cantilever system which doesnrsquotrsquo re-quire any unsightly poles in the front and ensures that cars cannot accident-ly bump into the structures This de-sign also creates a more aesthetic and futuristic feel to staff and visitors as theyrsquore welcomed into Jasco

The benefitsBy the end of the 2nd phase the team had effectively matched the Jasco Campus demand with a reliable supply of clean renewable energy

As a result of this initiative Jasco has reduced its maximum energy con-sumption demand by 27 and re-duced its electrical consumption from the National Grid by 33 Both reduc-tions have resulted in a significant fi-nancial savings even at todayrsquos tariff structure If these savings are project-ed forward with Eskomrsquos current plans to increase electricity costs by 20 per annum becomes obvious that Jasco has largely insulated itself against fu-ture tariff price shocks

ldquoOverall wersquove reduced the carbon footprint by 50rdquo reports Smith adding that the payback timeframe is pegged at 5-6 years but that if nation-al energy tariffs and carbon taxes rise higher than inflation that timeframe may be brought even further forward

During times of low energy consump-tion for the company such as week-ends Jasco Park actually becomes a net exporter of energy - now sell-ing energy back to the National Grid and creating a new growing revenue stream

ldquoMost importantly it has also empow

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13

ered us to have the right client con-versations as we can clearly show them the positive impact of solar - not just from a business perspec-tive but more broadly in addressing macroeconomic and climate change issuesrdquo says Smith

From their experiences with Jasco Park the firmrsquos Power Solutions amp Re-newable Energy team is able to focus on the engineering procurement and construction requirements for solar energy systems in high-end residen-tial commercial and small-scale util-ity projects

Renewable energy - which encom-passes primarily hydroelectricity wind solar and geothermal energy - now accounts for roughly 8 of total global energy generation As South Africa looks towards a fu-ture of electricity tariff hikes the ad-vent of carbon tax and a correspond-ing decline in the costs of solar Smith says a number of forces are converg-ing to stimulate the growth of solar energy in corporate South Africa

About the Jasco Group

Jasco delivers end-to-end best-of-breed solutions across the en-tire ICT Power Enterprise and Se-curity value chains Our services include solution design business consulting project management and logistics to manage the sup-ply installation and commission-ing of solutions and profession-al services to provide integration and customisation of solutions managed services support and maintenance Jascorsquos operat-ing divisions namely Intelligent Technologies Enterprise Carri-ers and Electrical Manufacturers deliver a range of solutions and services Intelligent Technologies delivers broadcast power data centres and Property Technology Management (PTM) solutions as well as Energy Optimisation and Co-location services a carrier

JASCO GROUP

T +27 11-2661547E makwengwatojascocozaW wwwjascocoza

-neutral co-location telecom-munications hub where the net-work infrastructure serves multi-ple service providers The Carrier business provides solutions and components for access and transmission networks as well as hi-sites The Enterprise business is a specialist in multiple disci-plines across numerous solu-tions including business com-munications contact centres IT Infrastructure surveillance and access control as well as fire de-tection and prevention solutions to name but a few Electrical Manufacturers delivers contract manufacturing of white goods

The Jasco Group has a national footprint with offices in Gauteng Western Cape Free State East-ern Cape and Kwa-Zulu Natal Other than South Africa the organisation features an office in Kenya to service the East Africa region and an office in Dubai to service the Middle East North-ern Africa (MENA) region It also trades in many sub-Saharan Afri-can countries with a special fo-cus on the Southern African De-velopment Community (SADC)

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14

ONE ROPE HOISTTWO DESIGNSMANY POSIBILITIES

THE DMR MODULAR ROPE HOIST

Individuals needs require specific solutions With the DMR modular rope hoist you can benefit from flexibility in type of applications from stationary units to crane systems

CHOOSE FOR YOURSELFC-design or co-axial designFive sized with load capacities up to 50 tonsFoot-mount hoist low-headroom traveling hoist double rail crab and standard-headroom traveling hoistControls to meet your needs

Smart Demag SafeControl systemConventional contractor controlCustomerrsquos control system

Variable or two-stage switching elementsControl concept wired connection or radio control

wwwdemagcranescoza

15

THE

HIGH COST OF SUPPLY CHAIN GLITCHES

A glitch in its supply chain can cost an organisation up to 10 of its shareholder value and even put the company out of business warns in-ternational supply chain risk manage-ment specialist Gregory Schlegel

A professor at Lehigh University in the USA a renowned author and founder of the global Supply Chain Risk Man-agement Consortium Schlegel will be sharing his insights with Southern African supply chain professionals at the first ever Supply Chain Risk Management Summit which takes place in Johannesburg in February 2018 ldquoNever before has there been such exponential growth of supply chain complexity uncertainty and risk as we are seeing todayrdquo he stresses ldquoWith globalisation expanding at a remarkable rate supply chains have

moved into areas where they have never operated Research shows that if a business is not prepared even a single small to medium supply chain disruption can cost it as much as R6 million Most companies across the globe are experiencing an average of seven to 10 supply chain risk events a year ndash from port congestion to poor supplier performance and changing weather patterns This equates to an annual cost of R60 millionrdquo

Schlegel says that 25 of companies that experience a moderate to se-vere supply chain disruption go out of business around 18 months after that event ldquoIt is a sobering thought and not a statistic that we ever read about because few companies or brands want to advertise the fact that they were ruined because they were

not preparedrdquo he asserts

The Supply Chain Risk Management Consortium that Schlegel founded comprises 20 leading multinational organisations that are collaborating to develop skills solutions and meth-odologies to enable businesses to identify assess mitigate and manage enterprise risk In addition to his ex-perience as a supply chain executive for several Fortune 100 companies and supply chain executive consultant with IBM Schlegel is the co-author of the definitive book on the subject ldquoSupply Chain Risk Management An Emerging Disciplinerdquo

The inaugural Supply Chain Risk Man-agement Summit is being hosted by Bespoke a leading African contract-ing procurement and supply chain

Supply chain disruptions are widely regarded as one of the greatest risks facing manufacturers and have become a top concern of global insurance providers

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | INDUSTRY NEWS

16

THE

HIGH COST OF SUPPLY CHAIN GLITCHES

management advisory and train-ing provider in partnership with Southern African supply chain and operations management association SAPICS

ldquoI met Professor Gregory Schlegel at the 2017 SAPICS Conference and was fortunate to attend one of his risk and resiliency workshops at the event Gregrsquos deep understanding of supply chain risk and resiliency prompted Bespoke to invite him back to South Africa in early 2018 to deliver a risk management workshop to one of our clients in the financial sector and to lead a three-day public programme entitled lsquoPragmatic Approaches to Supply Chain Risk and Resiliencyrsquordquo

The latter evolved into the inaugural Supply Chain Risk Management Sum-mit jointly created by Bespoke and SAPICS ldquoWe were already discuss-ing opportunities for collaboration and agreed to capitalise on Professor Schlegelrsquos visit and launch an excit-ing addition to the 2018 supply chain calendar We hope that the summit will become an annual feature eventrdquo Hillman expands

Outlining the significance and ben-efits of Bespokersquos partnership with SAPICS he says that it will bring leading practices in education as well as knowledge development and networking opportunities to SAPICS members and Bespoke clients across Southern Africa

The three-day Supply Chain Risk Management Summit also features a keynote address by motivational speaker author and entrepreneur Abel Mukwevho of The Abel Mukw-evho Organisation This event takes place from 12 to 14 February 2018 in Sandton Johannesburg For more information go tohttpwwwscm-riskcoza

ABOUT SAPICS

Southern Africa SAPICS builds op-erations management excellence in individuals and enterprises through superior education and training internationally recognised certifica-tions comprehensive resources and a country-wide network of accom-plished industry professionals

This network is ever expanding and now includes associates in other Af-rican countries SAPICS is proud to represent APICS (the global end-to-end supply chain association) as its exclusive premier channel partner in Sub-Saharan Africa

Established 40 years ago the annu-al SAPICS Conference is the lead-ing event in Africa for supply chain professionals The 2018 SAPICS Con-ference takes place in Cape Town from 10 to 13 June

Since its foundation in 1966 SAPICS has become the leading provider of knowledge in supply chain manage-ment production and operations in

Established in 2010 as a specialist procurement consultancy Bespoke has grown into a leading African pro-vider of contracting procurement and supply chain management advice and training Through our collabora-tive and amenable style we aim to respond proactively to the needs of our clients and to provide advisory and training solutions that encourage lasting relationships

Bespoke has consulted and deliv-ered skills development programmes to a number of public and private sector organisations where we have achieved true successes helping them transform their procurement and supply chain management oper-ations

ABOUT BESPOKE

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | INDUSTRY NEWS

17

18

ScopeIn the previous article racking inspections were discussed This article will focus on the legal requirements of lifting machines used in the warehouse primarily lift trucks as well as the use of non-integrated work platforms (ldquoman-cagesrdquo) as mentioned in Driven Machinery Regulations

On June 24 2015 the Department of Labour(DoL) published the revision of the Driven Machinery Regulations 2015 (DMR) Following is a summary of the regulations that could have an influence on warehouse lifting equip-ment

18(1) ldquoNo user may use or permit the use of a lifting machine unless (b) it is conspicuously and clearly marked with the safe working load provided that when such safe working load varies with the conditions of use of the manufacturer a table showing the safe working load with re- gard to every variable condi- tion shall be posted by the user in a conspicuous place easily visible to the operatorrdquo

We have found several lift trucks marked with a Safe Working Load notice on the side of the mast There are 2 reasons why this does not comply to the requirements firstly

The notice is not immediately visible to the operator and secondly A lift truck has different capacities for different conditions The conditions change with lift height and load centres of loads

18(5) (a)

This subregulation requires the lift truck to be thoroughly inspected and tested by a Lifting Machinery Inspec-tor (LMI) annually This requirement is similar to the previous requirement

18(6) Notwithstanding subregulation (5) the user shall cause all ropes

chainshooks or other attaching devices sheaves brakes and safety devices forming an inte-

A major change was made regarding the 6 monthly inspections It is no longer required anymore for an LMI to perform the inspections but rather a competent person The following is the definition of a competent person

ldquoCompetent personrdquo means a per-son who has the knowledge training experience and qualifications specif-ic to the work performed provided that where appropriate qualifications and training are registered in terms of the provisions of the South African Qualifications Authority Act 1995 those qualifications and that training shall be deemed to be the required qualifications and trainingrdquo

The operator may determine the competency of the person responsible for the six monthly inspections based on training experience and specific qualifications For example the service providermaintenance person main-taining the lift trucks will be deemed to be competent It is therefore not necessary to use the services of an LMI

Driven Machinery Regulations ldquoThe user shall cause the en-tire installation and all work- ing parts of every lifting machine as well as ancil-lary lifting equipment used with the machine or device excluding lifting tackle to be subjected to a thorough examination and a perfor-mance test as prescribed by the standard to which the lifting machine was man-ufactured by a lifting ma-chinery inspector of a lift-ing machinery entity which shall determine the service-ability of the structures ropes machinery and safety devices before they are put into use and every time they are dismantled and re-erected and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 12 monthsrdquo

gral part of a lifting machine or hand powered lifting device to be subject-ed to a thorough examination by a competent person at intervals not ex-ceeding 6 months

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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42 Occasional useExamples of occasional use area) non-routine maintenance tasks for which it is impractical to hire pur- pose built access equipmentb) the replacement of light fittings in high-rise warehouses if the task is not carried out as part of periodic maintenance operationsc) tasks that would otherwise be car- ried out using less safe means of access such as ladders because it is impractical to hire purpose de- signed persons-lifting equipment due to the short duration and occa sional nature of the task for exam- ple clearing a blocked gutter andd) checking on high-level damage to racking suspected of causing an im- mediate risk or checking on the con- dition of damaged roof lights

3 In the case of a HLOP it is expect-ed of the operator to pick orders from the storage bays by walking away from his normal operating position onto the forks from the truck as not all HLOPrsquos are delivered with integrated plat-forms Although the operator should wear a safety harness it still creates a falling hazard

The operators of such trucks should consider installing a man-cage if the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) does not supply safe platforms to work from SANS 583 and OHSDirective 015 are essential

OHS Directive 015The OHS Directive 015 states the following ldquoSchedule of Conditions for Lift Trucksrdquo

18(8) No user shall require or permit any person to be moved or sup- ported by means of a lifting machine unless that machine is fitted with a man-cage designed and manufactured according to an approved SANS standard approved for that purpose by an inspector and after a risk assess- ment has been done

The DoL has published a Directive (OHS Directive 015) to all their offices as guidelines to the approv-al of man-cages What is important to note in this directive is

Machinery which may be ldquolifting ma-chinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of supporting or moving persons in sus-pension by means of a cradle for which no permission is required (eg High Lift Order Pickers (HLOP) and Turret Trucks) and

21

HLOP with man-cage

HLOP without man-cage

Turret Truck (VNA)

22 Machinery which may be ldquolifting machinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of moving or supporting of goods or materials for which permission is required (eg Counter-Balanced Lift Trucks)

Counter-Balance - Reach truck

Counter-Balance - Internal combustion

32 In the case of a lifting machine as contemplated in paragraph 21 above DMR 18(8) is not applica- ble33 In the case of lifting machines to be used for the purpose as con templated in paragraph 22 but which the user may occasionally due to lack of other suitable means or under unusual circum- stances want to use for the mov- ing or supporting of persons in suspension in a specially designed cradle DMR 18(8) is applicable and the approvalpermission of an inspector is required for such use

The approved SANS Standard for man-cages are SANS 583 Non-in-tegrated work platforms for occasional use on lift trucks Par 42 of SANS 583 gives examples of occasional use

1 The cradle is to be manufactured strictly in accordance with thedrawing supplied with the application2 It shall be enclosed on all 3 sides

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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to a height of al least 1 200 mm and the side on the mast side 2100mm above the cradle floor which shall be of a substantial construction and capable of supporting the designed maximum load safely

3 The cradle and all welding work shall be subjected to effective quality con-trol during its various stages of con-struction by a competent person who shall ensure compliance with condi-tion 1 and in addition that

31 all welding work is carried out by trained welders32 the welding work complies with an acceptable welding code33 the welding work is free of any de- fect likely to reduce its load carry- ing capacity and34 the welds are of such thickness that the allowable stresses for the welding rod in use is not exceed- ed when considering the dynamic and static forces the cradle is likely to be subjected to when in use4 The forklift truck used for that purpose must be examined by the person contemplated in condition 3 to ensure that it complies with

Typical man cage

the regulations before the lifting of persons may be permitted For successive lifts on the same day it need only be examined before the first lift The results of such exam inations must be entered into a record kept for that purpose on the premises5 The cradle shall be secured to the lift truck in such a manner that acciden tal disconnection of the cradle can- not take place6 Where reasonably practicable the cradle is to be provided with a switch electrically interlocking such cradle to the ignition of the lift truck to pre vent unexpected starting of the en- gine and movement of the lift truck whilst persons occupy the cradle7 The moving or supporting of person in suspension in the equipment shall only be done under the supervision of the person contemplated in para- graph 3 who shall ensure thatndash71 only trained and certified lift truck drivers are used in the operation72 the lift truck remains stationary whilst persons occupy the cradle 73 all persons occupying the cradle are secured to the cradle by means of full body safety harness

8 The maximum number of persons to be carried and the safe maximum load carrying capacity of the cradle for which it has been designed is to be conspicuously marked on the cradle

Pierre TerblancheT (012) 804 8244 E pierreterblanche2gmailcom W wwwculmencoza

26 Years Experience

Culmen Consultants

Tel (012) 804 8244 bull Fax (012) 804 1835 bull Email infoculmencoza bull Web wwwculmencoza

INSPECTION amp TESTING OF ALL LIFTING EQUIPMENT amp PRESSURE VESSELS TRAINING

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22

UJ Maritime students visit Durban harbour

For the past 17 years maritime students from the University of Johannesburg have been visiting the Durban harbour and associated businesses to gain an insiderrsquos view of the largest commercial port in South Africa Last year 18 stu-dents were fortunate enough to interact with various professionals and members of the maritime industry

After a very early departure from Jo-hannesburg the first stop for the day was MAN Truck and Bus plant in Pin-etown At the plant students gained an understanding of the essential functions of road transport in the operations of the port and linkages to the hinterland Familiar logistics concepts such as JIT and Kanban were demonstrated by observing the assem-bly line at Africarsquos first carbon-neutral truck production site

The tour then moved on to the NCT Durban Woodchip plant where bulk shipping operations were noted Plant engineer Derek Rall always an enthu-siastic host was a keen supporter of the studentrsquos race up the woodchip stack The day culminated in a visit to DSV one of the top freight forwarders in the world DSVrsquos acquisition of UTI Worldwide is a positive example of change management in a fragmented market

Despite the strong winds in Durban the enthusiasm to board a contain-ership the next day was not damp-enedAfter a safety briefing by Transnet at the Durban Container Ter-minal students were accompanied

on board the 8300 TEU Mediterra-nean Bridge vessel Language was no barrier to communication as the first officer demonstrated his passion for shipping by guiding the students through the bridge and engine room of the vessel With strict port regulations prohibiting the entry to the port and vessels this unforgettable experience was made possible through the kind permission of Captain Salvatore Sarno of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) South Africa

A visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals exposed the students to liquid bulk cargoes The handling of liquid cargoes is quite different to that of dry bulk or container handling and the complexi-ty of such operations were duly high-lighted The day ended with Kuehne amp Nagel the second largest freight forwarder in the world reinforcing val-ue-added visibility through digitisation and e-commerce

On the final day the students visited Tanker Services a division of Imperi-al logistics Thus the previous dayrsquos visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals was complete as the understanding of moving goods to the hinterland by

road transport was reflected upon As the tour drew to a close a harbour cruise and dinner sponsored by Strate-gnos and Imperial Health Services respectively was warmly welcomed The camaraderie developed amongst students the experience gained and the knowledge acquired on this tour is invaluable Appreciation is extended to Prof Johan du Plessis who tireless-ly makes this excursion possible every year

Students commented that they came on the tour thinking that they knew the maritime industry only to leave with a yearning to learn and explore more of this vast and valuable industry

UJ students on board the Mediterranean Bridge accompanied by Prof J du Plessis Ms S Nabee and Mr T Mbara

Sumayah NabeeT +27 11 559 3786W wwwujaczacbe

W wwwujaczatransport

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B

GREENAll stages of a productrsquos life cycle will influence a supply chainrsquos environment burden from resource extraction to manufacturing use and reuse final recycling or disposalBeyond this definition with adding the ldquogreenrdquo component it refers to green supply chain management (GSCM) which is defined as ldquogreen procure-ment green manufacturing green dis-tribution and reverse logisticsrdquo The idea of GSCM is to eliminate or min-imize waste (energy emissionschem-icalhazardous solid wastes) along supply chain

As a more systematic and integrated strategy GSCM has emerged as an important new innovation that helps organizations develop ldquowin-winrdquo strat-egies that achieve profit and market share objectives by lowering their en-vironmental risks and impacts while raising their ecological efficiencyThis has typically caused high integra-tion costs and diffusion is slow

GREEN PROCUREMENT

Green manufacturing is defined as production processes which use in-puts with relatively low environmen-tal impacts which are highly efficient and which generate little or no waste or pollution Green manufacturing can lead to lower raw material costs production efficiency gains reduced environmental and occupational safe-ty expenses and improved corporate image The findings in green manufacturing activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Hazardous substance control (1) Lead free ndash replace other substanc- es such as bismuth silver tin gold copper(2) Rinse parts with clean water instead of using chemicals and reuse water

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTIntroduction

Supply chain management is the coordination and management of a complex network of activities in-volved in delivering a finished product to the end-user or customer

AGreen procurement is defined as an environmental purchasing consist-ing of involvement in activities that include the reduction reuse and re-cycling of materials in the process of purchasing

Besides green procurement is a solu-tion for environmentally concerned and economically conservative busi-ness and a concept of acquiring a se-lection of products and services that minimizes environmental impact

The findings in green procurement ac-tivities of Thai manufacturers are pre-sented

Supplier selection (1) Purchase materials or parts only from ldquoGreen Partnersrdquo who satisfy green partner environmental quality standards and pass an au- dit process in following regulations for the environment-related sub- stances(2) Consider suppliers who acquire ISO14000 OHSAS18000 andor RoHS directives (3) Select suppliers who control haz- ardous substances in companyrsquos standard lists and obtain green certificate achievements

3Rs in procurement process(1) Reuse or recycle ndash paper parts container (plastic boxbag) (2) Order via email (paperless)

GREEN MANUFACTURING

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C

GREEN Plants collect used computers and par ts 50 from manufacturing plants 20 from community 20 from waste collectors and the rest 10 from privatepublic organization About 40 of disassembling parts are

All green activities in green supply chain management

GREEN MANUFACTURING

(3) Quality control in inputs at vendor site and recheck before process- ingEnergy-efficient technology(1) Reduce power consumption in products such as ramp loadun- load technology in HDD (2) Increase product life-span resulting in higher efficiency and productiv- ity (3) Improve machine uptime (4) Improve machine performance for example a process of solder jet bonding (using jet in soldering up to 2000 gold ballshr instead of pressing 500-700 gold ballshr)(5) Design product for example com- pact design with improved fea- tures yet using fewer resources to produce Strive for higher recyclability and recoverability for products as stipulated by WEEE directive product exterior using bio-based plastics achieves high level of fire retardancy3Rs and waste minimization (1) Promotes reuserecycle of parts (2) Enhance environmental conscious ness via 3Rs activities (3) Reduce indirect materials such as epoxy glue

GREEN DISTRIBUTION

Green distribution are consists of green packaging and green logistics Packaging characteristics such as size shape and materials have an impact on distribution because of their affect on the transport characteristics of the product Better packaging along with rearranged loading patterns can re-duce materials usage increase space utilization in the warehouse and in the trailer and reduce the amount of handling required [10] The findings in green distribution activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Green packaging (1) Downsize packaging (2) Use ldquogreenrdquo packaging materials (3) Cooperate with vendor to standard- ize packaging (4) Minimize material uses and time to unpack(5) Encourage and adopt returnable packaging methods

(6) Promote recycling and reuse pro- gramsGreen logisticstransportation (1) Deliver directly to user site (2) Use alternative fuel vehicles (3) Distribute products together rath- er than in smaller batches (4) Change to modal shift

D REVERSELOGISTICS

Reverse logistics is the process of re-trieving the product from the end con-sumer for the purposes of capturing value or proper disposal

Activities include collection combined inspectionselectionsorting re-pro-cessingdirect recoveryredistribution and disposal The findings in reverse logistics of stakeholders are presented

Waste collectors (called SaLeng) gather EOL computers from commu-nity privatepublic organization and used computer store then inspect se-lect and sort initially to get used parts which are shipped to disassemblyre cycle plants There is lack of obvious database about quantities and value provided in this stage

DISASSEMBLYRECYCLE

small electronic parts (eg IC diode transformer) and materials (metal glass plastic) which are derived and sold to big electronic markets The rest of it are shipped to recycle plants which recycle some precious metals like copper gold platinumFinal treatmentlandfill company has received the benefit of technology transfers technical and management assistance from USA The facility has industrial waste treatment and dis-posal systems for computer waste by secure landfill or stabilization and solidification systems (a process of detoxification and converting waste into a solid form before disposal in the landfill)

Mohamed Omar ElfaroukASCP Managing Director

T +2 01009198284 E Mohamedelfaroukascpegyptorg

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It is just over two years ago that Combilift announced its plans to invest euro46m in its new factory on a green field site on the edge of Monaghan Town What was once 40 hectares of industrial zoned land has been transformed into the companyrsquos new global HQ and is now the largest single manufacturing unit under one roof in Ireland

20th anniversary ldquoThe increased pro-duction capacity at the new premises will enable us to keep pace with the very full order books and we envisage doubling our output within the next few yearsrdquo said McVicar

The construction of the new factory has allowed Combilift to incorporate the latest and most innovative manu-facturing processes The entire design along lean principles including the ex-act material flow was mapped out long before building commenced The facil-ity includes a dedicated RampD centre and has four travelling assembly lines three moving paint lines an all-in-one plasma cutting machine centre and CNC press breaks Two automatic shot blasters have also been installed -un-usual for a forklift manufacturer where one shot blaster is usually the norm

Combiliftrsquos engineers are well aware of the corrosive effect the elements can have and put great importance on sur-face preparation to produce more ro-bust long life products

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Combilift to incorporate latest innovative manufacturing processes in new factory

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This is Combiliftrsquos third ldquohomerdquo follow-ing its establishment in 1998 by Mar-tin McVicar and Robert Moffett and the size of the new facility (46000msup2) underlines the exceptional growth of a company which initially manufac-tured one niche model for handling long loads in confined spaces ndash the multidirectional all-wheel drive IC en-gine powered Combilift Product de-velopment was swift however with an average of two new models being introduced each year and Combilift is now equally well known for its wide range of solutions which encompass-es pedestrian stacker trucks straddle carriears 2-way and 4-way sideloaders and VNA articulated forklifts

The new factory will be officially opened opened in April 2018 which coincides with another milestone - Combiliftrsquos

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Just recently Interroll launched a new software collaboration tool used mostly for After Sales Service Supply Network Africa spoke with Hilton Campbell Managing Director of Interroll SA to get his take on customer service and also hear more about how Interroll is driving to bring the innovation of conveyor technology to our very own markets

ldquoThe Interroll group has a key philos-ophy that is we need to be close to where our products are says Hiltonrdquo The proximity to the market is key to ensure that our products sold to our in-tegrators that ultimately end up in the distribution centers or in the airport or in the factoryrsquos of the end customer these customers can rely on Interroll for support in a fast and efficient way

Hilton comments ldquoI have a passion to make the global technology on offer from Interroll for the efficient handling of goods available in our own back yard This might sound easy as one only thinks about importing complete and ready-made goods absolutely not we want to manufacture and in some case locally assemble to offer the products quickly and cost effec-tively and with after sales supportrdquo

How Interroll achieves this makes them very unique In 2018 Interroll South Africa celebrates 20 years Itrsquos safe to say in their field they are the

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

INTE

RR

OLL

longest surviving international repre-sentative of conveyor components and technology that has stood the test of time This would not have been pos-sible without a fantastic loyal client base many companies they first sold to back in 1998 are today still buying from Interroll ldquotogether we run and growrdquo says Hilton Our customers are very loyal but also demanding this is OK because we have in our DNA core values that compliments this rela-tionship Our values include ldquoFast and Committedrdquo as well as ldquoEnvironment of Excellencerdquo amongst others

Our new collaboration tool for After sales Service is only one small tool to live our values The tool will allow both a local and global collaboration of global support With a simple e mail to zaserviceinterrollcom the mail is received by a team in SA and as-signed to the respective department for action locally and internationally From there we have a ldquoticketrdquo and the ticket is tracked with a specific time al-lowance from response to conclusion With this tool we are less dependent on a ldquofewrdquo and also avoid our own in-ternal inefficiencies that costs us and our customers money

This investment in service is key all professional integrators and end cus-tomers need piece of mind that when service is needed they can trust in their supplier In 2018 during our 20th year anniversary Interroll has many excit-ing activities planned both as a cele-bration but more importantly to also catapult Interroll in to the next growth phase Hilton concludes ldquowe will in-vest heavily into our factory local as-sembly and our people for training this is for both new products and new strategies to bring the global world even closer to soilrdquo

When asked how the demand for In-terroll type products will grow in the coming years Hilton was frank with his reply lsquoConsistent growth in our environment is by no means easy Not enough customers are investing they are simply in survival mode I can recall a few times when we have been asked to repair something where previously customers would replace There are some exceptions of course these are larger companies usually in the sector of Food and Beverage One customer we have dealt with since our inception comments today that he cannot cope with the demand they are howev-er in a niche market and operating in this sector Another is the automotive sector this sector shows some signs of activity and investment Our products offer a lot of diversity across a number of markets mostly in growing markets so growth is there but you need to fight for it in todayrsquos tough times

Interroll SA (Pty) Ltd

T +27 11 281 99 00E zasalesinterrollcom

W wwwinterrollcoza

WHAT DOES THIS TOOL OFFER

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Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

Weetabix Food Company has been awarded Standard Corporate Certification from CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement amp Supply) following an in-depth assessment that measured its procurement function against world-class standards

Weetabix is one of only 280 companies worldwide to have achieved the pres-tigious certification The robust and rigorous procurement processes are now allowing the organisation to strengthen its relationships with sup-pliers ndash 75 now consider Weetabix to operate a collaborative and innovative culture ndash and drive further improve-ment throughout the business

The processes have helped to deliver added value to both Weetabix and its suppliers through continuous improve-ment initiatives across the whole sup-ply chain These improvements have also allowed Weetabix to continue to meet the needs and adapt to the de-mands of customers and consumers in a changing breakfast market

Certification is testament to the jour-ney the Weetabix team has taken during the last seven years under the leadership of Anthony Bowdidge Head of Procurement

He says ldquoWhen we decided to em-bark on the certification process last year wersquod already step changed the way we worked internally and made some fantastic progress But we knew from internal feedback there were some further improvements we could make and CIPS offered a framework to take us to the next level It provided the structure we needed particularly around processes and continued peo-ple development

ldquoWe aligned our programme to the five dimensions of the CIPS assessment Leadership amp organisation Strategy People Processes amp Systems and Per-

Latimer in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom

ANTHONY CONCLUDES

ldquoResponsible sourcing and production is a key pillar of the Weetabix busi-ness We now have a robust platform that will ensure procurement main-tains a high level of impact across the organisation Wersquoll continue to evolve our processes and nurture our procurement talent over the next few years Wersquove already got our eye on Advanced CIPS Certificationrdquo

formance Management Each dimen-sion was assigned a sub-team within procurement which meant it was a real team effort from the beginning as every member of the function was in-volved throughout the entire journey This resulted in the excellent co-cre-ation of new policies and processes as well as enabling personal develop-ment and education for all involved

Whilst the certificate will be the thing that we will display and publicise proudly arguably the biggest impact will be the increased professional development of the teamrdquo

Alan Martin Head of CIPS Certifica-tion said ldquoWeetabix has been on a journey of continuous improvement over the past few years and wersquove witnessed throughout the assessment process a team that has built up it processes using the CIPS framework to achieve what is now an array of procurement best practices The value the business places on procurement and strong relationships the team has with the Executive Leaders of the organisation has ensured excellent compliance and in terms of content style and clarity the Weetabix CIPS submission was exceptional Wersquore delighted to award Weetabix with CIPS Corporate Certificationrdquo

There are 14 members of the Weet-abix procurement team that oversee over 800 suppliers and the export of Weetabix products from its UK sites to over 80 countries worldwide Weet-abix is renowned for sourcing all wheat for its Weetabix biscuits from within a 50 mile radius of its mills at Burton

T +27 12 345 6177F +27 (0) 12 345 3309E southafricacipsorg

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

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SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

227 Technical Support SSI Augmented Support Technicians on Call Global Spare Parts Service

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In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

T +27 (0) 11 961 0700 E LisaDebeerparkercom W wwwparkercomza

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Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

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38

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

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JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

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41

Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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46

porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

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in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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48

The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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52

CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

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DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | COVER STORY

KNAPPrsquos warehouse control soft-ware KiSoft WCS manages controls and optimizes all processes in the warehouse and seamlessly integrates subsystems such as fast-mover au-topickers the PLC and the material flow system into the overall system

Software

Key Technologies

Why did you choose to work with KNAPP

In the past we worked together with various suppliers of warehouse automation Among all the suppliers KNAPP was able to get us on board because they quickly put together an offer for the best solution at a com-petitive price

What are the most important advantages of the solution

We selected a proven solution with very high system reliability The solu-tion is designed for high performance and a high number of SKUs and gives us the necessary flexibility to fulfil future requirements

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DEXION (HEAD OFFICE BASED IN CAPE TOWN) WAREHOUSE SOLUTIONS AND SHELVING AND RACKING SUPPLIERS TO SOUTH AFRICA AND AFRICA MANY WAREHOUSE AND STORAGE FACILITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA UTILISE THE GROUND LEVEL BUT FAIL TO RECOGNISE THE FREE SPACE ABOVE IT WE AT DEXION PROVIDE A NUMBER OF SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE ON UTILISING THE CUBE EFFICIENT-LY ONE BEING OUR RACK SUPPORTED STRUCTURE WITH INTERLINKING WALKWAYS TO CREATE MULTI-LEVEL PICKING

Lack of storage space

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Software Server hardware + backup system Ki-Soft WCS warehouse control system

Picking Central Belt System with two fast-mover autopickers for efficient automatic order processing manual picking stations

Handling and control systems Automatic order start with docu-ment

insertion automatic weight check automatic strapping and labelling of containers

SUPPLY PERSONALITY OF THE MONTHS U P P L Y N E T W O R K A F R I C A

What is your name and surname

Victor Temlett

What kind of academic qualifications do you have

Marketing amp IT Diplomas

Who was your first employer and your jobdescription

FC Construction -sales

What was your first salaryR 80000 per month

What is your secret to success

Understanding clientrsquos requirements rather than offering a product

What advice would you give to your 16 year old self

Learn learn learn nothing is more important than learning

What is your favourite drink

Red wine

What overseas training and experience do you have

Been to many factories such Toyota Mitsubishi Hyster Combilift and Jungheinrich and trained with Kardex in Dubai

Where was your last holiday

Ireland

Challenges you face within your industry

Price is more important than service

Something fun nobody knows about youI cry when I watch sad movies

What are your goals for the next five years

Have the best service supply company and compete in international Ironman competitions

Victor TemlettManaging Director

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11

The team began the installation of a so-lar carport system in April 2015 lever-aging the real estate available above the carports used by staff and visitors Phase 1 of the project involved the in-stallation of 53kWp of solar panels ac

Located in Midrand north of Johan-nesburg Jasco Park houses over 250 of the firmrsquos staff as well as a data centre and various other amenities

The vision was to use solar elec-tricity to power much of the Jasco Campus energy needs to cut down on the costs of traditional power re-duce dependency on the national grid and by doing so gain valuable insights into clean energy deployments An additional upside of this project is that Jasco is able to use their head office as a reference site and showcase in order to better serve clients

The solution

companied by two 25kW inverters to generate up to 50kW AC power during peak generation periods

Kevin Norris Consulting Solutions Architect for Jasco Power amp Energy explained that due to the westerly ori-entation of the Phase 1 project and of

JASCO HEAD OFFICE REDUCES CARBON FOOTPRINT BY

In early-2015 Jasco a company that delivers end-to-end best-of-breed solutions across the entire ICT Power Enterprise and Security value chains realised the opportunity to become a leader in the field of renewable energy harnessing its expertise on a solar project at its own head office complex Jasco Park

the existing carport layout peak solar generation occurred in the early after-noon matching the peak load profile of the Jasco campus which occurred as a result of commercial operations and air conditioning loads

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12

50 WITH SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTION

CASE STUDY

ldquoThroughout the process we used this project as an opportunity to create blueprints for our Renewable

Energy programmes within our clientsrsquo environmentsrdquo

Managing Director Mr DSmith

Phase 2 saw the additional installation of a brand new solar carport system in the northern section of the Jasco Campus This upgrade saw the total PV generation of the Jasco Campus in-crease to 150kWp with an increase in invertor output power to 125kW AC

The solar powered system remains lsquotiedrsquo to the National Grid which en-ables seamless transition between both the traditional power source and the new solar generation Energy needs are primarily served by solar power and supported by the National Grid where needed In this way Nor-ris explains that in situations such as power outages the solar energy sys-tem is not a backup to traditional pow-er but rather a complementary source of clean energy In the event of power cuts Jasco Park still lsquofails-overrsquo to pet-rol generators to keep the datacentre operations running and ensure staff are still able to work ldquoThis begins with a thorough analysis of the current load and consumption levels the times of the day that demand peaks the tariffs that are being paid and so onrdquo

ldquoFrom this analysis we then look to

match a green energy solution to these needs and start quantifying the capex required versus the savings that are predicted over time Ultimately wersquore able to flesh out a full business case and predict a clear actual timeframerdquo

ldquoOur vision for this project is to show-case the opportunities presented by utilising solar energy and demonstrate tangibly to our clients and encourage other corporates to embrace clean en-ergyrdquo adds Norris

To this end Jasco considered the full ambit of civil engineering and con-struction needs The team settled on a cantilever system which doesnrsquotrsquo re-quire any unsightly poles in the front and ensures that cars cannot accident-ly bump into the structures This de-sign also creates a more aesthetic and futuristic feel to staff and visitors as theyrsquore welcomed into Jasco

The benefitsBy the end of the 2nd phase the team had effectively matched the Jasco Campus demand with a reliable supply of clean renewable energy

As a result of this initiative Jasco has reduced its maximum energy con-sumption demand by 27 and re-duced its electrical consumption from the National Grid by 33 Both reduc-tions have resulted in a significant fi-nancial savings even at todayrsquos tariff structure If these savings are project-ed forward with Eskomrsquos current plans to increase electricity costs by 20 per annum becomes obvious that Jasco has largely insulated itself against fu-ture tariff price shocks

ldquoOverall wersquove reduced the carbon footprint by 50rdquo reports Smith adding that the payback timeframe is pegged at 5-6 years but that if nation-al energy tariffs and carbon taxes rise higher than inflation that timeframe may be brought even further forward

During times of low energy consump-tion for the company such as week-ends Jasco Park actually becomes a net exporter of energy - now sell-ing energy back to the National Grid and creating a new growing revenue stream

ldquoMost importantly it has also empow

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13

ered us to have the right client con-versations as we can clearly show them the positive impact of solar - not just from a business perspec-tive but more broadly in addressing macroeconomic and climate change issuesrdquo says Smith

From their experiences with Jasco Park the firmrsquos Power Solutions amp Re-newable Energy team is able to focus on the engineering procurement and construction requirements for solar energy systems in high-end residen-tial commercial and small-scale util-ity projects

Renewable energy - which encom-passes primarily hydroelectricity wind solar and geothermal energy - now accounts for roughly 8 of total global energy generation As South Africa looks towards a fu-ture of electricity tariff hikes the ad-vent of carbon tax and a correspond-ing decline in the costs of solar Smith says a number of forces are converg-ing to stimulate the growth of solar energy in corporate South Africa

About the Jasco Group

Jasco delivers end-to-end best-of-breed solutions across the en-tire ICT Power Enterprise and Se-curity value chains Our services include solution design business consulting project management and logistics to manage the sup-ply installation and commission-ing of solutions and profession-al services to provide integration and customisation of solutions managed services support and maintenance Jascorsquos operat-ing divisions namely Intelligent Technologies Enterprise Carri-ers and Electrical Manufacturers deliver a range of solutions and services Intelligent Technologies delivers broadcast power data centres and Property Technology Management (PTM) solutions as well as Energy Optimisation and Co-location services a carrier

JASCO GROUP

T +27 11-2661547E makwengwatojascocozaW wwwjascocoza

-neutral co-location telecom-munications hub where the net-work infrastructure serves multi-ple service providers The Carrier business provides solutions and components for access and transmission networks as well as hi-sites The Enterprise business is a specialist in multiple disci-plines across numerous solu-tions including business com-munications contact centres IT Infrastructure surveillance and access control as well as fire de-tection and prevention solutions to name but a few Electrical Manufacturers delivers contract manufacturing of white goods

The Jasco Group has a national footprint with offices in Gauteng Western Cape Free State East-ern Cape and Kwa-Zulu Natal Other than South Africa the organisation features an office in Kenya to service the East Africa region and an office in Dubai to service the Middle East North-ern Africa (MENA) region It also trades in many sub-Saharan Afri-can countries with a special fo-cus on the Southern African De-velopment Community (SADC)

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THE

HIGH COST OF SUPPLY CHAIN GLITCHES

A glitch in its supply chain can cost an organisation up to 10 of its shareholder value and even put the company out of business warns in-ternational supply chain risk manage-ment specialist Gregory Schlegel

A professor at Lehigh University in the USA a renowned author and founder of the global Supply Chain Risk Man-agement Consortium Schlegel will be sharing his insights with Southern African supply chain professionals at the first ever Supply Chain Risk Management Summit which takes place in Johannesburg in February 2018 ldquoNever before has there been such exponential growth of supply chain complexity uncertainty and risk as we are seeing todayrdquo he stresses ldquoWith globalisation expanding at a remarkable rate supply chains have

moved into areas where they have never operated Research shows that if a business is not prepared even a single small to medium supply chain disruption can cost it as much as R6 million Most companies across the globe are experiencing an average of seven to 10 supply chain risk events a year ndash from port congestion to poor supplier performance and changing weather patterns This equates to an annual cost of R60 millionrdquo

Schlegel says that 25 of companies that experience a moderate to se-vere supply chain disruption go out of business around 18 months after that event ldquoIt is a sobering thought and not a statistic that we ever read about because few companies or brands want to advertise the fact that they were ruined because they were

not preparedrdquo he asserts

The Supply Chain Risk Management Consortium that Schlegel founded comprises 20 leading multinational organisations that are collaborating to develop skills solutions and meth-odologies to enable businesses to identify assess mitigate and manage enterprise risk In addition to his ex-perience as a supply chain executive for several Fortune 100 companies and supply chain executive consultant with IBM Schlegel is the co-author of the definitive book on the subject ldquoSupply Chain Risk Management An Emerging Disciplinerdquo

The inaugural Supply Chain Risk Man-agement Summit is being hosted by Bespoke a leading African contract-ing procurement and supply chain

Supply chain disruptions are widely regarded as one of the greatest risks facing manufacturers and have become a top concern of global insurance providers

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THE

HIGH COST OF SUPPLY CHAIN GLITCHES

management advisory and train-ing provider in partnership with Southern African supply chain and operations management association SAPICS

ldquoI met Professor Gregory Schlegel at the 2017 SAPICS Conference and was fortunate to attend one of his risk and resiliency workshops at the event Gregrsquos deep understanding of supply chain risk and resiliency prompted Bespoke to invite him back to South Africa in early 2018 to deliver a risk management workshop to one of our clients in the financial sector and to lead a three-day public programme entitled lsquoPragmatic Approaches to Supply Chain Risk and Resiliencyrsquordquo

The latter evolved into the inaugural Supply Chain Risk Management Sum-mit jointly created by Bespoke and SAPICS ldquoWe were already discuss-ing opportunities for collaboration and agreed to capitalise on Professor Schlegelrsquos visit and launch an excit-ing addition to the 2018 supply chain calendar We hope that the summit will become an annual feature eventrdquo Hillman expands

Outlining the significance and ben-efits of Bespokersquos partnership with SAPICS he says that it will bring leading practices in education as well as knowledge development and networking opportunities to SAPICS members and Bespoke clients across Southern Africa

The three-day Supply Chain Risk Management Summit also features a keynote address by motivational speaker author and entrepreneur Abel Mukwevho of The Abel Mukw-evho Organisation This event takes place from 12 to 14 February 2018 in Sandton Johannesburg For more information go tohttpwwwscm-riskcoza

ABOUT SAPICS

Southern Africa SAPICS builds op-erations management excellence in individuals and enterprises through superior education and training internationally recognised certifica-tions comprehensive resources and a country-wide network of accom-plished industry professionals

This network is ever expanding and now includes associates in other Af-rican countries SAPICS is proud to represent APICS (the global end-to-end supply chain association) as its exclusive premier channel partner in Sub-Saharan Africa

Established 40 years ago the annu-al SAPICS Conference is the lead-ing event in Africa for supply chain professionals The 2018 SAPICS Con-ference takes place in Cape Town from 10 to 13 June

Since its foundation in 1966 SAPICS has become the leading provider of knowledge in supply chain manage-ment production and operations in

Established in 2010 as a specialist procurement consultancy Bespoke has grown into a leading African pro-vider of contracting procurement and supply chain management advice and training Through our collabora-tive and amenable style we aim to respond proactively to the needs of our clients and to provide advisory and training solutions that encourage lasting relationships

Bespoke has consulted and deliv-ered skills development programmes to a number of public and private sector organisations where we have achieved true successes helping them transform their procurement and supply chain management oper-ations

ABOUT BESPOKE

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ScopeIn the previous article racking inspections were discussed This article will focus on the legal requirements of lifting machines used in the warehouse primarily lift trucks as well as the use of non-integrated work platforms (ldquoman-cagesrdquo) as mentioned in Driven Machinery Regulations

On June 24 2015 the Department of Labour(DoL) published the revision of the Driven Machinery Regulations 2015 (DMR) Following is a summary of the regulations that could have an influence on warehouse lifting equip-ment

18(1) ldquoNo user may use or permit the use of a lifting machine unless (b) it is conspicuously and clearly marked with the safe working load provided that when such safe working load varies with the conditions of use of the manufacturer a table showing the safe working load with re- gard to every variable condi- tion shall be posted by the user in a conspicuous place easily visible to the operatorrdquo

We have found several lift trucks marked with a Safe Working Load notice on the side of the mast There are 2 reasons why this does not comply to the requirements firstly

The notice is not immediately visible to the operator and secondly A lift truck has different capacities for different conditions The conditions change with lift height and load centres of loads

18(5) (a)

This subregulation requires the lift truck to be thoroughly inspected and tested by a Lifting Machinery Inspec-tor (LMI) annually This requirement is similar to the previous requirement

18(6) Notwithstanding subregulation (5) the user shall cause all ropes

chainshooks or other attaching devices sheaves brakes and safety devices forming an inte-

A major change was made regarding the 6 monthly inspections It is no longer required anymore for an LMI to perform the inspections but rather a competent person The following is the definition of a competent person

ldquoCompetent personrdquo means a per-son who has the knowledge training experience and qualifications specif-ic to the work performed provided that where appropriate qualifications and training are registered in terms of the provisions of the South African Qualifications Authority Act 1995 those qualifications and that training shall be deemed to be the required qualifications and trainingrdquo

The operator may determine the competency of the person responsible for the six monthly inspections based on training experience and specific qualifications For example the service providermaintenance person main-taining the lift trucks will be deemed to be competent It is therefore not necessary to use the services of an LMI

Driven Machinery Regulations ldquoThe user shall cause the en-tire installation and all work- ing parts of every lifting machine as well as ancil-lary lifting equipment used with the machine or device excluding lifting tackle to be subjected to a thorough examination and a perfor-mance test as prescribed by the standard to which the lifting machine was man-ufactured by a lifting ma-chinery inspector of a lift-ing machinery entity which shall determine the service-ability of the structures ropes machinery and safety devices before they are put into use and every time they are dismantled and re-erected and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 12 monthsrdquo

gral part of a lifting machine or hand powered lifting device to be subject-ed to a thorough examination by a competent person at intervals not ex-ceeding 6 months

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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42 Occasional useExamples of occasional use area) non-routine maintenance tasks for which it is impractical to hire pur- pose built access equipmentb) the replacement of light fittings in high-rise warehouses if the task is not carried out as part of periodic maintenance operationsc) tasks that would otherwise be car- ried out using less safe means of access such as ladders because it is impractical to hire purpose de- signed persons-lifting equipment due to the short duration and occa sional nature of the task for exam- ple clearing a blocked gutter andd) checking on high-level damage to racking suspected of causing an im- mediate risk or checking on the con- dition of damaged roof lights

3 In the case of a HLOP it is expect-ed of the operator to pick orders from the storage bays by walking away from his normal operating position onto the forks from the truck as not all HLOPrsquos are delivered with integrated plat-forms Although the operator should wear a safety harness it still creates a falling hazard

The operators of such trucks should consider installing a man-cage if the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) does not supply safe platforms to work from SANS 583 and OHSDirective 015 are essential

OHS Directive 015The OHS Directive 015 states the following ldquoSchedule of Conditions for Lift Trucksrdquo

18(8) No user shall require or permit any person to be moved or sup- ported by means of a lifting machine unless that machine is fitted with a man-cage designed and manufactured according to an approved SANS standard approved for that purpose by an inspector and after a risk assess- ment has been done

The DoL has published a Directive (OHS Directive 015) to all their offices as guidelines to the approv-al of man-cages What is important to note in this directive is

Machinery which may be ldquolifting ma-chinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of supporting or moving persons in sus-pension by means of a cradle for which no permission is required (eg High Lift Order Pickers (HLOP) and Turret Trucks) and

21

HLOP with man-cage

HLOP without man-cage

Turret Truck (VNA)

22 Machinery which may be ldquolifting machinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of moving or supporting of goods or materials for which permission is required (eg Counter-Balanced Lift Trucks)

Counter-Balance - Reach truck

Counter-Balance - Internal combustion

32 In the case of a lifting machine as contemplated in paragraph 21 above DMR 18(8) is not applica- ble33 In the case of lifting machines to be used for the purpose as con templated in paragraph 22 but which the user may occasionally due to lack of other suitable means or under unusual circum- stances want to use for the mov- ing or supporting of persons in suspension in a specially designed cradle DMR 18(8) is applicable and the approvalpermission of an inspector is required for such use

The approved SANS Standard for man-cages are SANS 583 Non-in-tegrated work platforms for occasional use on lift trucks Par 42 of SANS 583 gives examples of occasional use

1 The cradle is to be manufactured strictly in accordance with thedrawing supplied with the application2 It shall be enclosed on all 3 sides

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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to a height of al least 1 200 mm and the side on the mast side 2100mm above the cradle floor which shall be of a substantial construction and capable of supporting the designed maximum load safely

3 The cradle and all welding work shall be subjected to effective quality con-trol during its various stages of con-struction by a competent person who shall ensure compliance with condi-tion 1 and in addition that

31 all welding work is carried out by trained welders32 the welding work complies with an acceptable welding code33 the welding work is free of any de- fect likely to reduce its load carry- ing capacity and34 the welds are of such thickness that the allowable stresses for the welding rod in use is not exceed- ed when considering the dynamic and static forces the cradle is likely to be subjected to when in use4 The forklift truck used for that purpose must be examined by the person contemplated in condition 3 to ensure that it complies with

Typical man cage

the regulations before the lifting of persons may be permitted For successive lifts on the same day it need only be examined before the first lift The results of such exam inations must be entered into a record kept for that purpose on the premises5 The cradle shall be secured to the lift truck in such a manner that acciden tal disconnection of the cradle can- not take place6 Where reasonably practicable the cradle is to be provided with a switch electrically interlocking such cradle to the ignition of the lift truck to pre vent unexpected starting of the en- gine and movement of the lift truck whilst persons occupy the cradle7 The moving or supporting of person in suspension in the equipment shall only be done under the supervision of the person contemplated in para- graph 3 who shall ensure thatndash71 only trained and certified lift truck drivers are used in the operation72 the lift truck remains stationary whilst persons occupy the cradle 73 all persons occupying the cradle are secured to the cradle by means of full body safety harness

8 The maximum number of persons to be carried and the safe maximum load carrying capacity of the cradle for which it has been designed is to be conspicuously marked on the cradle

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26 Years Experience

Culmen Consultants

Tel (012) 804 8244 bull Fax (012) 804 1835 bull Email infoculmencoza bull Web wwwculmencoza

INSPECTION amp TESTING OF ALL LIFTING EQUIPMENT amp PRESSURE VESSELS TRAINING

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22

UJ Maritime students visit Durban harbour

For the past 17 years maritime students from the University of Johannesburg have been visiting the Durban harbour and associated businesses to gain an insiderrsquos view of the largest commercial port in South Africa Last year 18 stu-dents were fortunate enough to interact with various professionals and members of the maritime industry

After a very early departure from Jo-hannesburg the first stop for the day was MAN Truck and Bus plant in Pin-etown At the plant students gained an understanding of the essential functions of road transport in the operations of the port and linkages to the hinterland Familiar logistics concepts such as JIT and Kanban were demonstrated by observing the assem-bly line at Africarsquos first carbon-neutral truck production site

The tour then moved on to the NCT Durban Woodchip plant where bulk shipping operations were noted Plant engineer Derek Rall always an enthu-siastic host was a keen supporter of the studentrsquos race up the woodchip stack The day culminated in a visit to DSV one of the top freight forwarders in the world DSVrsquos acquisition of UTI Worldwide is a positive example of change management in a fragmented market

Despite the strong winds in Durban the enthusiasm to board a contain-ership the next day was not damp-enedAfter a safety briefing by Transnet at the Durban Container Ter-minal students were accompanied

on board the 8300 TEU Mediterra-nean Bridge vessel Language was no barrier to communication as the first officer demonstrated his passion for shipping by guiding the students through the bridge and engine room of the vessel With strict port regulations prohibiting the entry to the port and vessels this unforgettable experience was made possible through the kind permission of Captain Salvatore Sarno of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) South Africa

A visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals exposed the students to liquid bulk cargoes The handling of liquid cargoes is quite different to that of dry bulk or container handling and the complexi-ty of such operations were duly high-lighted The day ended with Kuehne amp Nagel the second largest freight forwarder in the world reinforcing val-ue-added visibility through digitisation and e-commerce

On the final day the students visited Tanker Services a division of Imperi-al logistics Thus the previous dayrsquos visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals was complete as the understanding of moving goods to the hinterland by

road transport was reflected upon As the tour drew to a close a harbour cruise and dinner sponsored by Strate-gnos and Imperial Health Services respectively was warmly welcomed The camaraderie developed amongst students the experience gained and the knowledge acquired on this tour is invaluable Appreciation is extended to Prof Johan du Plessis who tireless-ly makes this excursion possible every year

Students commented that they came on the tour thinking that they knew the maritime industry only to leave with a yearning to learn and explore more of this vast and valuable industry

UJ students on board the Mediterranean Bridge accompanied by Prof J du Plessis Ms S Nabee and Mr T Mbara

Sumayah NabeeT +27 11 559 3786W wwwujaczacbe

W wwwujaczatransport

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B

GREENAll stages of a productrsquos life cycle will influence a supply chainrsquos environment burden from resource extraction to manufacturing use and reuse final recycling or disposalBeyond this definition with adding the ldquogreenrdquo component it refers to green supply chain management (GSCM) which is defined as ldquogreen procure-ment green manufacturing green dis-tribution and reverse logisticsrdquo The idea of GSCM is to eliminate or min-imize waste (energy emissionschem-icalhazardous solid wastes) along supply chain

As a more systematic and integrated strategy GSCM has emerged as an important new innovation that helps organizations develop ldquowin-winrdquo strat-egies that achieve profit and market share objectives by lowering their en-vironmental risks and impacts while raising their ecological efficiencyThis has typically caused high integra-tion costs and diffusion is slow

GREEN PROCUREMENT

Green manufacturing is defined as production processes which use in-puts with relatively low environmen-tal impacts which are highly efficient and which generate little or no waste or pollution Green manufacturing can lead to lower raw material costs production efficiency gains reduced environmental and occupational safe-ty expenses and improved corporate image The findings in green manufacturing activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Hazardous substance control (1) Lead free ndash replace other substanc- es such as bismuth silver tin gold copper(2) Rinse parts with clean water instead of using chemicals and reuse water

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTIntroduction

Supply chain management is the coordination and management of a complex network of activities in-volved in delivering a finished product to the end-user or customer

AGreen procurement is defined as an environmental purchasing consist-ing of involvement in activities that include the reduction reuse and re-cycling of materials in the process of purchasing

Besides green procurement is a solu-tion for environmentally concerned and economically conservative busi-ness and a concept of acquiring a se-lection of products and services that minimizes environmental impact

The findings in green procurement ac-tivities of Thai manufacturers are pre-sented

Supplier selection (1) Purchase materials or parts only from ldquoGreen Partnersrdquo who satisfy green partner environmental quality standards and pass an au- dit process in following regulations for the environment-related sub- stances(2) Consider suppliers who acquire ISO14000 OHSAS18000 andor RoHS directives (3) Select suppliers who control haz- ardous substances in companyrsquos standard lists and obtain green certificate achievements

3Rs in procurement process(1) Reuse or recycle ndash paper parts container (plastic boxbag) (2) Order via email (paperless)

GREEN MANUFACTURING

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24

C

GREEN Plants collect used computers and par ts 50 from manufacturing plants 20 from community 20 from waste collectors and the rest 10 from privatepublic organization About 40 of disassembling parts are

All green activities in green supply chain management

GREEN MANUFACTURING

(3) Quality control in inputs at vendor site and recheck before process- ingEnergy-efficient technology(1) Reduce power consumption in products such as ramp loadun- load technology in HDD (2) Increase product life-span resulting in higher efficiency and productiv- ity (3) Improve machine uptime (4) Improve machine performance for example a process of solder jet bonding (using jet in soldering up to 2000 gold ballshr instead of pressing 500-700 gold ballshr)(5) Design product for example com- pact design with improved fea- tures yet using fewer resources to produce Strive for higher recyclability and recoverability for products as stipulated by WEEE directive product exterior using bio-based plastics achieves high level of fire retardancy3Rs and waste minimization (1) Promotes reuserecycle of parts (2) Enhance environmental conscious ness via 3Rs activities (3) Reduce indirect materials such as epoxy glue

GREEN DISTRIBUTION

Green distribution are consists of green packaging and green logistics Packaging characteristics such as size shape and materials have an impact on distribution because of their affect on the transport characteristics of the product Better packaging along with rearranged loading patterns can re-duce materials usage increase space utilization in the warehouse and in the trailer and reduce the amount of handling required [10] The findings in green distribution activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Green packaging (1) Downsize packaging (2) Use ldquogreenrdquo packaging materials (3) Cooperate with vendor to standard- ize packaging (4) Minimize material uses and time to unpack(5) Encourage and adopt returnable packaging methods

(6) Promote recycling and reuse pro- gramsGreen logisticstransportation (1) Deliver directly to user site (2) Use alternative fuel vehicles (3) Distribute products together rath- er than in smaller batches (4) Change to modal shift

D REVERSELOGISTICS

Reverse logistics is the process of re-trieving the product from the end con-sumer for the purposes of capturing value or proper disposal

Activities include collection combined inspectionselectionsorting re-pro-cessingdirect recoveryredistribution and disposal The findings in reverse logistics of stakeholders are presented

Waste collectors (called SaLeng) gather EOL computers from commu-nity privatepublic organization and used computer store then inspect se-lect and sort initially to get used parts which are shipped to disassemblyre cycle plants There is lack of obvious database about quantities and value provided in this stage

DISASSEMBLYRECYCLE

small electronic parts (eg IC diode transformer) and materials (metal glass plastic) which are derived and sold to big electronic markets The rest of it are shipped to recycle plants which recycle some precious metals like copper gold platinumFinal treatmentlandfill company has received the benefit of technology transfers technical and management assistance from USA The facility has industrial waste treatment and dis-posal systems for computer waste by secure landfill or stabilization and solidification systems (a process of detoxification and converting waste into a solid form before disposal in the landfill)

Mohamed Omar ElfaroukASCP Managing Director

T +2 01009198284 E Mohamedelfaroukascpegyptorg

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It is just over two years ago that Combilift announced its plans to invest euro46m in its new factory on a green field site on the edge of Monaghan Town What was once 40 hectares of industrial zoned land has been transformed into the companyrsquos new global HQ and is now the largest single manufacturing unit under one roof in Ireland

20th anniversary ldquoThe increased pro-duction capacity at the new premises will enable us to keep pace with the very full order books and we envisage doubling our output within the next few yearsrdquo said McVicar

The construction of the new factory has allowed Combilift to incorporate the latest and most innovative manu-facturing processes The entire design along lean principles including the ex-act material flow was mapped out long before building commenced The facil-ity includes a dedicated RampD centre and has four travelling assembly lines three moving paint lines an all-in-one plasma cutting machine centre and CNC press breaks Two automatic shot blasters have also been installed -un-usual for a forklift manufacturer where one shot blaster is usually the norm

Combiliftrsquos engineers are well aware of the corrosive effect the elements can have and put great importance on sur-face preparation to produce more ro-bust long life products

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Combilift to incorporate latest innovative manufacturing processes in new factory

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This is Combiliftrsquos third ldquohomerdquo follow-ing its establishment in 1998 by Mar-tin McVicar and Robert Moffett and the size of the new facility (46000msup2) underlines the exceptional growth of a company which initially manufac-tured one niche model for handling long loads in confined spaces ndash the multidirectional all-wheel drive IC en-gine powered Combilift Product de-velopment was swift however with an average of two new models being introduced each year and Combilift is now equally well known for its wide range of solutions which encompass-es pedestrian stacker trucks straddle carriears 2-way and 4-way sideloaders and VNA articulated forklifts

The new factory will be officially opened opened in April 2018 which coincides with another milestone - Combiliftrsquos

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Just recently Interroll launched a new software collaboration tool used mostly for After Sales Service Supply Network Africa spoke with Hilton Campbell Managing Director of Interroll SA to get his take on customer service and also hear more about how Interroll is driving to bring the innovation of conveyor technology to our very own markets

ldquoThe Interroll group has a key philos-ophy that is we need to be close to where our products are says Hiltonrdquo The proximity to the market is key to ensure that our products sold to our in-tegrators that ultimately end up in the distribution centers or in the airport or in the factoryrsquos of the end customer these customers can rely on Interroll for support in a fast and efficient way

Hilton comments ldquoI have a passion to make the global technology on offer from Interroll for the efficient handling of goods available in our own back yard This might sound easy as one only thinks about importing complete and ready-made goods absolutely not we want to manufacture and in some case locally assemble to offer the products quickly and cost effec-tively and with after sales supportrdquo

How Interroll achieves this makes them very unique In 2018 Interroll South Africa celebrates 20 years Itrsquos safe to say in their field they are the

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

INTE

RR

OLL

longest surviving international repre-sentative of conveyor components and technology that has stood the test of time This would not have been pos-sible without a fantastic loyal client base many companies they first sold to back in 1998 are today still buying from Interroll ldquotogether we run and growrdquo says Hilton Our customers are very loyal but also demanding this is OK because we have in our DNA core values that compliments this rela-tionship Our values include ldquoFast and Committedrdquo as well as ldquoEnvironment of Excellencerdquo amongst others

Our new collaboration tool for After sales Service is only one small tool to live our values The tool will allow both a local and global collaboration of global support With a simple e mail to zaserviceinterrollcom the mail is received by a team in SA and as-signed to the respective department for action locally and internationally From there we have a ldquoticketrdquo and the ticket is tracked with a specific time al-lowance from response to conclusion With this tool we are less dependent on a ldquofewrdquo and also avoid our own in-ternal inefficiencies that costs us and our customers money

This investment in service is key all professional integrators and end cus-tomers need piece of mind that when service is needed they can trust in their supplier In 2018 during our 20th year anniversary Interroll has many excit-ing activities planned both as a cele-bration but more importantly to also catapult Interroll in to the next growth phase Hilton concludes ldquowe will in-vest heavily into our factory local as-sembly and our people for training this is for both new products and new strategies to bring the global world even closer to soilrdquo

When asked how the demand for In-terroll type products will grow in the coming years Hilton was frank with his reply lsquoConsistent growth in our environment is by no means easy Not enough customers are investing they are simply in survival mode I can recall a few times when we have been asked to repair something where previously customers would replace There are some exceptions of course these are larger companies usually in the sector of Food and Beverage One customer we have dealt with since our inception comments today that he cannot cope with the demand they are howev-er in a niche market and operating in this sector Another is the automotive sector this sector shows some signs of activity and investment Our products offer a lot of diversity across a number of markets mostly in growing markets so growth is there but you need to fight for it in todayrsquos tough times

Interroll SA (Pty) Ltd

T +27 11 281 99 00E zasalesinterrollcom

W wwwinterrollcoza

WHAT DOES THIS TOOL OFFER

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Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

31

Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

Weetabix Food Company has been awarded Standard Corporate Certification from CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement amp Supply) following an in-depth assessment that measured its procurement function against world-class standards

Weetabix is one of only 280 companies worldwide to have achieved the pres-tigious certification The robust and rigorous procurement processes are now allowing the organisation to strengthen its relationships with sup-pliers ndash 75 now consider Weetabix to operate a collaborative and innovative culture ndash and drive further improve-ment throughout the business

The processes have helped to deliver added value to both Weetabix and its suppliers through continuous improve-ment initiatives across the whole sup-ply chain These improvements have also allowed Weetabix to continue to meet the needs and adapt to the de-mands of customers and consumers in a changing breakfast market

Certification is testament to the jour-ney the Weetabix team has taken during the last seven years under the leadership of Anthony Bowdidge Head of Procurement

He says ldquoWhen we decided to em-bark on the certification process last year wersquod already step changed the way we worked internally and made some fantastic progress But we knew from internal feedback there were some further improvements we could make and CIPS offered a framework to take us to the next level It provided the structure we needed particularly around processes and continued peo-ple development

ldquoWe aligned our programme to the five dimensions of the CIPS assessment Leadership amp organisation Strategy People Processes amp Systems and Per-

Latimer in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom

ANTHONY CONCLUDES

ldquoResponsible sourcing and production is a key pillar of the Weetabix busi-ness We now have a robust platform that will ensure procurement main-tains a high level of impact across the organisation Wersquoll continue to evolve our processes and nurture our procurement talent over the next few years Wersquove already got our eye on Advanced CIPS Certificationrdquo

formance Management Each dimen-sion was assigned a sub-team within procurement which meant it was a real team effort from the beginning as every member of the function was in-volved throughout the entire journey This resulted in the excellent co-cre-ation of new policies and processes as well as enabling personal develop-ment and education for all involved

Whilst the certificate will be the thing that we will display and publicise proudly arguably the biggest impact will be the increased professional development of the teamrdquo

Alan Martin Head of CIPS Certifica-tion said ldquoWeetabix has been on a journey of continuous improvement over the past few years and wersquove witnessed throughout the assessment process a team that has built up it processes using the CIPS framework to achieve what is now an array of procurement best practices The value the business places on procurement and strong relationships the team has with the Executive Leaders of the organisation has ensured excellent compliance and in terms of content style and clarity the Weetabix CIPS submission was exceptional Wersquore delighted to award Weetabix with CIPS Corporate Certificationrdquo

There are 14 members of the Weet-abix procurement team that oversee over 800 suppliers and the export of Weetabix products from its UK sites to over 80 countries worldwide Weet-abix is renowned for sourcing all wheat for its Weetabix biscuits from within a 50 mile radius of its mills at Burton

T +27 12 345 6177F +27 (0) 12 345 3309E southafricacipsorg

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

34

SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

227 Technical Support SSI Augmented Support Technicians on Call Global Spare Parts Service

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35

In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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36

rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

T +27 (0) 11 961 0700 E LisaDebeerparkercom W wwwparkercomza

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37

Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

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38

39

More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | FORKLIFTS

40

JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

42

Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

T (011) 445 1600E slubbebwlogcom W wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

46

porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

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in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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48

The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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49

KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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51

AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

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ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

53

CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

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FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

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DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

Page 9: SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA...Editors Note: I fell in love with the supply chain management profession and wanted to become an integral part of this exciting and dynamic profession, and

SUPPLY PERSONALITY OF THE MONTHS U P P L Y N E T W O R K A F R I C A

What is your name and surname

Victor Temlett

What kind of academic qualifications do you have

Marketing amp IT Diplomas

Who was your first employer and your jobdescription

FC Construction -sales

What was your first salaryR 80000 per month

What is your secret to success

Understanding clientrsquos requirements rather than offering a product

What advice would you give to your 16 year old self

Learn learn learn nothing is more important than learning

What is your favourite drink

Red wine

What overseas training and experience do you have

Been to many factories such Toyota Mitsubishi Hyster Combilift and Jungheinrich and trained with Kardex in Dubai

Where was your last holiday

Ireland

Challenges you face within your industry

Price is more important than service

Something fun nobody knows about youI cry when I watch sad movies

What are your goals for the next five years

Have the best service supply company and compete in international Ironman competitions

Victor TemlettManaging Director

AUTOMATED STORAGE SYSTEMSMATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT

CONTACT US (011) 900 8010 (011) 900 801210

AUTOMATED STORAGE SYSTEMSMATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT

11

The team began the installation of a so-lar carport system in April 2015 lever-aging the real estate available above the carports used by staff and visitors Phase 1 of the project involved the in-stallation of 53kWp of solar panels ac

Located in Midrand north of Johan-nesburg Jasco Park houses over 250 of the firmrsquos staff as well as a data centre and various other amenities

The vision was to use solar elec-tricity to power much of the Jasco Campus energy needs to cut down on the costs of traditional power re-duce dependency on the national grid and by doing so gain valuable insights into clean energy deployments An additional upside of this project is that Jasco is able to use their head office as a reference site and showcase in order to better serve clients

The solution

companied by two 25kW inverters to generate up to 50kW AC power during peak generation periods

Kevin Norris Consulting Solutions Architect for Jasco Power amp Energy explained that due to the westerly ori-entation of the Phase 1 project and of

JASCO HEAD OFFICE REDUCES CARBON FOOTPRINT BY

In early-2015 Jasco a company that delivers end-to-end best-of-breed solutions across the entire ICT Power Enterprise and Security value chains realised the opportunity to become a leader in the field of renewable energy harnessing its expertise on a solar project at its own head office complex Jasco Park

the existing carport layout peak solar generation occurred in the early after-noon matching the peak load profile of the Jasco campus which occurred as a result of commercial operations and air conditioning loads

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12

50 WITH SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTION

CASE STUDY

ldquoThroughout the process we used this project as an opportunity to create blueprints for our Renewable

Energy programmes within our clientsrsquo environmentsrdquo

Managing Director Mr DSmith

Phase 2 saw the additional installation of a brand new solar carport system in the northern section of the Jasco Campus This upgrade saw the total PV generation of the Jasco Campus in-crease to 150kWp with an increase in invertor output power to 125kW AC

The solar powered system remains lsquotiedrsquo to the National Grid which en-ables seamless transition between both the traditional power source and the new solar generation Energy needs are primarily served by solar power and supported by the National Grid where needed In this way Nor-ris explains that in situations such as power outages the solar energy sys-tem is not a backup to traditional pow-er but rather a complementary source of clean energy In the event of power cuts Jasco Park still lsquofails-overrsquo to pet-rol generators to keep the datacentre operations running and ensure staff are still able to work ldquoThis begins with a thorough analysis of the current load and consumption levels the times of the day that demand peaks the tariffs that are being paid and so onrdquo

ldquoFrom this analysis we then look to

match a green energy solution to these needs and start quantifying the capex required versus the savings that are predicted over time Ultimately wersquore able to flesh out a full business case and predict a clear actual timeframerdquo

ldquoOur vision for this project is to show-case the opportunities presented by utilising solar energy and demonstrate tangibly to our clients and encourage other corporates to embrace clean en-ergyrdquo adds Norris

To this end Jasco considered the full ambit of civil engineering and con-struction needs The team settled on a cantilever system which doesnrsquotrsquo re-quire any unsightly poles in the front and ensures that cars cannot accident-ly bump into the structures This de-sign also creates a more aesthetic and futuristic feel to staff and visitors as theyrsquore welcomed into Jasco

The benefitsBy the end of the 2nd phase the team had effectively matched the Jasco Campus demand with a reliable supply of clean renewable energy

As a result of this initiative Jasco has reduced its maximum energy con-sumption demand by 27 and re-duced its electrical consumption from the National Grid by 33 Both reduc-tions have resulted in a significant fi-nancial savings even at todayrsquos tariff structure If these savings are project-ed forward with Eskomrsquos current plans to increase electricity costs by 20 per annum becomes obvious that Jasco has largely insulated itself against fu-ture tariff price shocks

ldquoOverall wersquove reduced the carbon footprint by 50rdquo reports Smith adding that the payback timeframe is pegged at 5-6 years but that if nation-al energy tariffs and carbon taxes rise higher than inflation that timeframe may be brought even further forward

During times of low energy consump-tion for the company such as week-ends Jasco Park actually becomes a net exporter of energy - now sell-ing energy back to the National Grid and creating a new growing revenue stream

ldquoMost importantly it has also empow

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13

ered us to have the right client con-versations as we can clearly show them the positive impact of solar - not just from a business perspec-tive but more broadly in addressing macroeconomic and climate change issuesrdquo says Smith

From their experiences with Jasco Park the firmrsquos Power Solutions amp Re-newable Energy team is able to focus on the engineering procurement and construction requirements for solar energy systems in high-end residen-tial commercial and small-scale util-ity projects

Renewable energy - which encom-passes primarily hydroelectricity wind solar and geothermal energy - now accounts for roughly 8 of total global energy generation As South Africa looks towards a fu-ture of electricity tariff hikes the ad-vent of carbon tax and a correspond-ing decline in the costs of solar Smith says a number of forces are converg-ing to stimulate the growth of solar energy in corporate South Africa

About the Jasco Group

Jasco delivers end-to-end best-of-breed solutions across the en-tire ICT Power Enterprise and Se-curity value chains Our services include solution design business consulting project management and logistics to manage the sup-ply installation and commission-ing of solutions and profession-al services to provide integration and customisation of solutions managed services support and maintenance Jascorsquos operat-ing divisions namely Intelligent Technologies Enterprise Carri-ers and Electrical Manufacturers deliver a range of solutions and services Intelligent Technologies delivers broadcast power data centres and Property Technology Management (PTM) solutions as well as Energy Optimisation and Co-location services a carrier

JASCO GROUP

T +27 11-2661547E makwengwatojascocozaW wwwjascocoza

-neutral co-location telecom-munications hub where the net-work infrastructure serves multi-ple service providers The Carrier business provides solutions and components for access and transmission networks as well as hi-sites The Enterprise business is a specialist in multiple disci-plines across numerous solu-tions including business com-munications contact centres IT Infrastructure surveillance and access control as well as fire de-tection and prevention solutions to name but a few Electrical Manufacturers delivers contract manufacturing of white goods

The Jasco Group has a national footprint with offices in Gauteng Western Cape Free State East-ern Cape and Kwa-Zulu Natal Other than South Africa the organisation features an office in Kenya to service the East Africa region and an office in Dubai to service the Middle East North-ern Africa (MENA) region It also trades in many sub-Saharan Afri-can countries with a special fo-cus on the Southern African De-velopment Community (SADC)

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15

THE

HIGH COST OF SUPPLY CHAIN GLITCHES

A glitch in its supply chain can cost an organisation up to 10 of its shareholder value and even put the company out of business warns in-ternational supply chain risk manage-ment specialist Gregory Schlegel

A professor at Lehigh University in the USA a renowned author and founder of the global Supply Chain Risk Man-agement Consortium Schlegel will be sharing his insights with Southern African supply chain professionals at the first ever Supply Chain Risk Management Summit which takes place in Johannesburg in February 2018 ldquoNever before has there been such exponential growth of supply chain complexity uncertainty and risk as we are seeing todayrdquo he stresses ldquoWith globalisation expanding at a remarkable rate supply chains have

moved into areas where they have never operated Research shows that if a business is not prepared even a single small to medium supply chain disruption can cost it as much as R6 million Most companies across the globe are experiencing an average of seven to 10 supply chain risk events a year ndash from port congestion to poor supplier performance and changing weather patterns This equates to an annual cost of R60 millionrdquo

Schlegel says that 25 of companies that experience a moderate to se-vere supply chain disruption go out of business around 18 months after that event ldquoIt is a sobering thought and not a statistic that we ever read about because few companies or brands want to advertise the fact that they were ruined because they were

not preparedrdquo he asserts

The Supply Chain Risk Management Consortium that Schlegel founded comprises 20 leading multinational organisations that are collaborating to develop skills solutions and meth-odologies to enable businesses to identify assess mitigate and manage enterprise risk In addition to his ex-perience as a supply chain executive for several Fortune 100 companies and supply chain executive consultant with IBM Schlegel is the co-author of the definitive book on the subject ldquoSupply Chain Risk Management An Emerging Disciplinerdquo

The inaugural Supply Chain Risk Man-agement Summit is being hosted by Bespoke a leading African contract-ing procurement and supply chain

Supply chain disruptions are widely regarded as one of the greatest risks facing manufacturers and have become a top concern of global insurance providers

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THE

HIGH COST OF SUPPLY CHAIN GLITCHES

management advisory and train-ing provider in partnership with Southern African supply chain and operations management association SAPICS

ldquoI met Professor Gregory Schlegel at the 2017 SAPICS Conference and was fortunate to attend one of his risk and resiliency workshops at the event Gregrsquos deep understanding of supply chain risk and resiliency prompted Bespoke to invite him back to South Africa in early 2018 to deliver a risk management workshop to one of our clients in the financial sector and to lead a three-day public programme entitled lsquoPragmatic Approaches to Supply Chain Risk and Resiliencyrsquordquo

The latter evolved into the inaugural Supply Chain Risk Management Sum-mit jointly created by Bespoke and SAPICS ldquoWe were already discuss-ing opportunities for collaboration and agreed to capitalise on Professor Schlegelrsquos visit and launch an excit-ing addition to the 2018 supply chain calendar We hope that the summit will become an annual feature eventrdquo Hillman expands

Outlining the significance and ben-efits of Bespokersquos partnership with SAPICS he says that it will bring leading practices in education as well as knowledge development and networking opportunities to SAPICS members and Bespoke clients across Southern Africa

The three-day Supply Chain Risk Management Summit also features a keynote address by motivational speaker author and entrepreneur Abel Mukwevho of The Abel Mukw-evho Organisation This event takes place from 12 to 14 February 2018 in Sandton Johannesburg For more information go tohttpwwwscm-riskcoza

ABOUT SAPICS

Southern Africa SAPICS builds op-erations management excellence in individuals and enterprises through superior education and training internationally recognised certifica-tions comprehensive resources and a country-wide network of accom-plished industry professionals

This network is ever expanding and now includes associates in other Af-rican countries SAPICS is proud to represent APICS (the global end-to-end supply chain association) as its exclusive premier channel partner in Sub-Saharan Africa

Established 40 years ago the annu-al SAPICS Conference is the lead-ing event in Africa for supply chain professionals The 2018 SAPICS Con-ference takes place in Cape Town from 10 to 13 June

Since its foundation in 1966 SAPICS has become the leading provider of knowledge in supply chain manage-ment production and operations in

Established in 2010 as a specialist procurement consultancy Bespoke has grown into a leading African pro-vider of contracting procurement and supply chain management advice and training Through our collabora-tive and amenable style we aim to respond proactively to the needs of our clients and to provide advisory and training solutions that encourage lasting relationships

Bespoke has consulted and deliv-ered skills development programmes to a number of public and private sector organisations where we have achieved true successes helping them transform their procurement and supply chain management oper-ations

ABOUT BESPOKE

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18

ScopeIn the previous article racking inspections were discussed This article will focus on the legal requirements of lifting machines used in the warehouse primarily lift trucks as well as the use of non-integrated work platforms (ldquoman-cagesrdquo) as mentioned in Driven Machinery Regulations

On June 24 2015 the Department of Labour(DoL) published the revision of the Driven Machinery Regulations 2015 (DMR) Following is a summary of the regulations that could have an influence on warehouse lifting equip-ment

18(1) ldquoNo user may use or permit the use of a lifting machine unless (b) it is conspicuously and clearly marked with the safe working load provided that when such safe working load varies with the conditions of use of the manufacturer a table showing the safe working load with re- gard to every variable condi- tion shall be posted by the user in a conspicuous place easily visible to the operatorrdquo

We have found several lift trucks marked with a Safe Working Load notice on the side of the mast There are 2 reasons why this does not comply to the requirements firstly

The notice is not immediately visible to the operator and secondly A lift truck has different capacities for different conditions The conditions change with lift height and load centres of loads

18(5) (a)

This subregulation requires the lift truck to be thoroughly inspected and tested by a Lifting Machinery Inspec-tor (LMI) annually This requirement is similar to the previous requirement

18(6) Notwithstanding subregulation (5) the user shall cause all ropes

chainshooks or other attaching devices sheaves brakes and safety devices forming an inte-

A major change was made regarding the 6 monthly inspections It is no longer required anymore for an LMI to perform the inspections but rather a competent person The following is the definition of a competent person

ldquoCompetent personrdquo means a per-son who has the knowledge training experience and qualifications specif-ic to the work performed provided that where appropriate qualifications and training are registered in terms of the provisions of the South African Qualifications Authority Act 1995 those qualifications and that training shall be deemed to be the required qualifications and trainingrdquo

The operator may determine the competency of the person responsible for the six monthly inspections based on training experience and specific qualifications For example the service providermaintenance person main-taining the lift trucks will be deemed to be competent It is therefore not necessary to use the services of an LMI

Driven Machinery Regulations ldquoThe user shall cause the en-tire installation and all work- ing parts of every lifting machine as well as ancil-lary lifting equipment used with the machine or device excluding lifting tackle to be subjected to a thorough examination and a perfor-mance test as prescribed by the standard to which the lifting machine was man-ufactured by a lifting ma-chinery inspector of a lift-ing machinery entity which shall determine the service-ability of the structures ropes machinery and safety devices before they are put into use and every time they are dismantled and re-erected and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 12 monthsrdquo

gral part of a lifting machine or hand powered lifting device to be subject-ed to a thorough examination by a competent person at intervals not ex-ceeding 6 months

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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20

42 Occasional useExamples of occasional use area) non-routine maintenance tasks for which it is impractical to hire pur- pose built access equipmentb) the replacement of light fittings in high-rise warehouses if the task is not carried out as part of periodic maintenance operationsc) tasks that would otherwise be car- ried out using less safe means of access such as ladders because it is impractical to hire purpose de- signed persons-lifting equipment due to the short duration and occa sional nature of the task for exam- ple clearing a blocked gutter andd) checking on high-level damage to racking suspected of causing an im- mediate risk or checking on the con- dition of damaged roof lights

3 In the case of a HLOP it is expect-ed of the operator to pick orders from the storage bays by walking away from his normal operating position onto the forks from the truck as not all HLOPrsquos are delivered with integrated plat-forms Although the operator should wear a safety harness it still creates a falling hazard

The operators of such trucks should consider installing a man-cage if the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) does not supply safe platforms to work from SANS 583 and OHSDirective 015 are essential

OHS Directive 015The OHS Directive 015 states the following ldquoSchedule of Conditions for Lift Trucksrdquo

18(8) No user shall require or permit any person to be moved or sup- ported by means of a lifting machine unless that machine is fitted with a man-cage designed and manufactured according to an approved SANS standard approved for that purpose by an inspector and after a risk assess- ment has been done

The DoL has published a Directive (OHS Directive 015) to all their offices as guidelines to the approv-al of man-cages What is important to note in this directive is

Machinery which may be ldquolifting ma-chinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of supporting or moving persons in sus-pension by means of a cradle for which no permission is required (eg High Lift Order Pickers (HLOP) and Turret Trucks) and

21

HLOP with man-cage

HLOP without man-cage

Turret Truck (VNA)

22 Machinery which may be ldquolifting machinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of moving or supporting of goods or materials for which permission is required (eg Counter-Balanced Lift Trucks)

Counter-Balance - Reach truck

Counter-Balance - Internal combustion

32 In the case of a lifting machine as contemplated in paragraph 21 above DMR 18(8) is not applica- ble33 In the case of lifting machines to be used for the purpose as con templated in paragraph 22 but which the user may occasionally due to lack of other suitable means or under unusual circum- stances want to use for the mov- ing or supporting of persons in suspension in a specially designed cradle DMR 18(8) is applicable and the approvalpermission of an inspector is required for such use

The approved SANS Standard for man-cages are SANS 583 Non-in-tegrated work platforms for occasional use on lift trucks Par 42 of SANS 583 gives examples of occasional use

1 The cradle is to be manufactured strictly in accordance with thedrawing supplied with the application2 It shall be enclosed on all 3 sides

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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to a height of al least 1 200 mm and the side on the mast side 2100mm above the cradle floor which shall be of a substantial construction and capable of supporting the designed maximum load safely

3 The cradle and all welding work shall be subjected to effective quality con-trol during its various stages of con-struction by a competent person who shall ensure compliance with condi-tion 1 and in addition that

31 all welding work is carried out by trained welders32 the welding work complies with an acceptable welding code33 the welding work is free of any de- fect likely to reduce its load carry- ing capacity and34 the welds are of such thickness that the allowable stresses for the welding rod in use is not exceed- ed when considering the dynamic and static forces the cradle is likely to be subjected to when in use4 The forklift truck used for that purpose must be examined by the person contemplated in condition 3 to ensure that it complies with

Typical man cage

the regulations before the lifting of persons may be permitted For successive lifts on the same day it need only be examined before the first lift The results of such exam inations must be entered into a record kept for that purpose on the premises5 The cradle shall be secured to the lift truck in such a manner that acciden tal disconnection of the cradle can- not take place6 Where reasonably practicable the cradle is to be provided with a switch electrically interlocking such cradle to the ignition of the lift truck to pre vent unexpected starting of the en- gine and movement of the lift truck whilst persons occupy the cradle7 The moving or supporting of person in suspension in the equipment shall only be done under the supervision of the person contemplated in para- graph 3 who shall ensure thatndash71 only trained and certified lift truck drivers are used in the operation72 the lift truck remains stationary whilst persons occupy the cradle 73 all persons occupying the cradle are secured to the cradle by means of full body safety harness

8 The maximum number of persons to be carried and the safe maximum load carrying capacity of the cradle for which it has been designed is to be conspicuously marked on the cradle

Pierre TerblancheT (012) 804 8244 E pierreterblanche2gmailcom W wwwculmencoza

26 Years Experience

Culmen Consultants

Tel (012) 804 8244 bull Fax (012) 804 1835 bull Email infoculmencoza bull Web wwwculmencoza

INSPECTION amp TESTING OF ALL LIFTING EQUIPMENT amp PRESSURE VESSELS TRAINING

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22

UJ Maritime students visit Durban harbour

For the past 17 years maritime students from the University of Johannesburg have been visiting the Durban harbour and associated businesses to gain an insiderrsquos view of the largest commercial port in South Africa Last year 18 stu-dents were fortunate enough to interact with various professionals and members of the maritime industry

After a very early departure from Jo-hannesburg the first stop for the day was MAN Truck and Bus plant in Pin-etown At the plant students gained an understanding of the essential functions of road transport in the operations of the port and linkages to the hinterland Familiar logistics concepts such as JIT and Kanban were demonstrated by observing the assem-bly line at Africarsquos first carbon-neutral truck production site

The tour then moved on to the NCT Durban Woodchip plant where bulk shipping operations were noted Plant engineer Derek Rall always an enthu-siastic host was a keen supporter of the studentrsquos race up the woodchip stack The day culminated in a visit to DSV one of the top freight forwarders in the world DSVrsquos acquisition of UTI Worldwide is a positive example of change management in a fragmented market

Despite the strong winds in Durban the enthusiasm to board a contain-ership the next day was not damp-enedAfter a safety briefing by Transnet at the Durban Container Ter-minal students were accompanied

on board the 8300 TEU Mediterra-nean Bridge vessel Language was no barrier to communication as the first officer demonstrated his passion for shipping by guiding the students through the bridge and engine room of the vessel With strict port regulations prohibiting the entry to the port and vessels this unforgettable experience was made possible through the kind permission of Captain Salvatore Sarno of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) South Africa

A visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals exposed the students to liquid bulk cargoes The handling of liquid cargoes is quite different to that of dry bulk or container handling and the complexi-ty of such operations were duly high-lighted The day ended with Kuehne amp Nagel the second largest freight forwarder in the world reinforcing val-ue-added visibility through digitisation and e-commerce

On the final day the students visited Tanker Services a division of Imperi-al logistics Thus the previous dayrsquos visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals was complete as the understanding of moving goods to the hinterland by

road transport was reflected upon As the tour drew to a close a harbour cruise and dinner sponsored by Strate-gnos and Imperial Health Services respectively was warmly welcomed The camaraderie developed amongst students the experience gained and the knowledge acquired on this tour is invaluable Appreciation is extended to Prof Johan du Plessis who tireless-ly makes this excursion possible every year

Students commented that they came on the tour thinking that they knew the maritime industry only to leave with a yearning to learn and explore more of this vast and valuable industry

UJ students on board the Mediterranean Bridge accompanied by Prof J du Plessis Ms S Nabee and Mr T Mbara

Sumayah NabeeT +27 11 559 3786W wwwujaczacbe

W wwwujaczatransport

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B

GREENAll stages of a productrsquos life cycle will influence a supply chainrsquos environment burden from resource extraction to manufacturing use and reuse final recycling or disposalBeyond this definition with adding the ldquogreenrdquo component it refers to green supply chain management (GSCM) which is defined as ldquogreen procure-ment green manufacturing green dis-tribution and reverse logisticsrdquo The idea of GSCM is to eliminate or min-imize waste (energy emissionschem-icalhazardous solid wastes) along supply chain

As a more systematic and integrated strategy GSCM has emerged as an important new innovation that helps organizations develop ldquowin-winrdquo strat-egies that achieve profit and market share objectives by lowering their en-vironmental risks and impacts while raising their ecological efficiencyThis has typically caused high integra-tion costs and diffusion is slow

GREEN PROCUREMENT

Green manufacturing is defined as production processes which use in-puts with relatively low environmen-tal impacts which are highly efficient and which generate little or no waste or pollution Green manufacturing can lead to lower raw material costs production efficiency gains reduced environmental and occupational safe-ty expenses and improved corporate image The findings in green manufacturing activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Hazardous substance control (1) Lead free ndash replace other substanc- es such as bismuth silver tin gold copper(2) Rinse parts with clean water instead of using chemicals and reuse water

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTIntroduction

Supply chain management is the coordination and management of a complex network of activities in-volved in delivering a finished product to the end-user or customer

AGreen procurement is defined as an environmental purchasing consist-ing of involvement in activities that include the reduction reuse and re-cycling of materials in the process of purchasing

Besides green procurement is a solu-tion for environmentally concerned and economically conservative busi-ness and a concept of acquiring a se-lection of products and services that minimizes environmental impact

The findings in green procurement ac-tivities of Thai manufacturers are pre-sented

Supplier selection (1) Purchase materials or parts only from ldquoGreen Partnersrdquo who satisfy green partner environmental quality standards and pass an au- dit process in following regulations for the environment-related sub- stances(2) Consider suppliers who acquire ISO14000 OHSAS18000 andor RoHS directives (3) Select suppliers who control haz- ardous substances in companyrsquos standard lists and obtain green certificate achievements

3Rs in procurement process(1) Reuse or recycle ndash paper parts container (plastic boxbag) (2) Order via email (paperless)

GREEN MANUFACTURING

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C

GREEN Plants collect used computers and par ts 50 from manufacturing plants 20 from community 20 from waste collectors and the rest 10 from privatepublic organization About 40 of disassembling parts are

All green activities in green supply chain management

GREEN MANUFACTURING

(3) Quality control in inputs at vendor site and recheck before process- ingEnergy-efficient technology(1) Reduce power consumption in products such as ramp loadun- load technology in HDD (2) Increase product life-span resulting in higher efficiency and productiv- ity (3) Improve machine uptime (4) Improve machine performance for example a process of solder jet bonding (using jet in soldering up to 2000 gold ballshr instead of pressing 500-700 gold ballshr)(5) Design product for example com- pact design with improved fea- tures yet using fewer resources to produce Strive for higher recyclability and recoverability for products as stipulated by WEEE directive product exterior using bio-based plastics achieves high level of fire retardancy3Rs and waste minimization (1) Promotes reuserecycle of parts (2) Enhance environmental conscious ness via 3Rs activities (3) Reduce indirect materials such as epoxy glue

GREEN DISTRIBUTION

Green distribution are consists of green packaging and green logistics Packaging characteristics such as size shape and materials have an impact on distribution because of their affect on the transport characteristics of the product Better packaging along with rearranged loading patterns can re-duce materials usage increase space utilization in the warehouse and in the trailer and reduce the amount of handling required [10] The findings in green distribution activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Green packaging (1) Downsize packaging (2) Use ldquogreenrdquo packaging materials (3) Cooperate with vendor to standard- ize packaging (4) Minimize material uses and time to unpack(5) Encourage and adopt returnable packaging methods

(6) Promote recycling and reuse pro- gramsGreen logisticstransportation (1) Deliver directly to user site (2) Use alternative fuel vehicles (3) Distribute products together rath- er than in smaller batches (4) Change to modal shift

D REVERSELOGISTICS

Reverse logistics is the process of re-trieving the product from the end con-sumer for the purposes of capturing value or proper disposal

Activities include collection combined inspectionselectionsorting re-pro-cessingdirect recoveryredistribution and disposal The findings in reverse logistics of stakeholders are presented

Waste collectors (called SaLeng) gather EOL computers from commu-nity privatepublic organization and used computer store then inspect se-lect and sort initially to get used parts which are shipped to disassemblyre cycle plants There is lack of obvious database about quantities and value provided in this stage

DISASSEMBLYRECYCLE

small electronic parts (eg IC diode transformer) and materials (metal glass plastic) which are derived and sold to big electronic markets The rest of it are shipped to recycle plants which recycle some precious metals like copper gold platinumFinal treatmentlandfill company has received the benefit of technology transfers technical and management assistance from USA The facility has industrial waste treatment and dis-posal systems for computer waste by secure landfill or stabilization and solidification systems (a process of detoxification and converting waste into a solid form before disposal in the landfill)

Mohamed Omar ElfaroukASCP Managing Director

T +2 01009198284 E Mohamedelfaroukascpegyptorg

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It is just over two years ago that Combilift announced its plans to invest euro46m in its new factory on a green field site on the edge of Monaghan Town What was once 40 hectares of industrial zoned land has been transformed into the companyrsquos new global HQ and is now the largest single manufacturing unit under one roof in Ireland

20th anniversary ldquoThe increased pro-duction capacity at the new premises will enable us to keep pace with the very full order books and we envisage doubling our output within the next few yearsrdquo said McVicar

The construction of the new factory has allowed Combilift to incorporate the latest and most innovative manu-facturing processes The entire design along lean principles including the ex-act material flow was mapped out long before building commenced The facil-ity includes a dedicated RampD centre and has four travelling assembly lines three moving paint lines an all-in-one plasma cutting machine centre and CNC press breaks Two automatic shot blasters have also been installed -un-usual for a forklift manufacturer where one shot blaster is usually the norm

Combiliftrsquos engineers are well aware of the corrosive effect the elements can have and put great importance on sur-face preparation to produce more ro-bust long life products

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Combilift to incorporate latest innovative manufacturing processes in new factory

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This is Combiliftrsquos third ldquohomerdquo follow-ing its establishment in 1998 by Mar-tin McVicar and Robert Moffett and the size of the new facility (46000msup2) underlines the exceptional growth of a company which initially manufac-tured one niche model for handling long loads in confined spaces ndash the multidirectional all-wheel drive IC en-gine powered Combilift Product de-velopment was swift however with an average of two new models being introduced each year and Combilift is now equally well known for its wide range of solutions which encompass-es pedestrian stacker trucks straddle carriears 2-way and 4-way sideloaders and VNA articulated forklifts

The new factory will be officially opened opened in April 2018 which coincides with another milestone - Combiliftrsquos

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Just recently Interroll launched a new software collaboration tool used mostly for After Sales Service Supply Network Africa spoke with Hilton Campbell Managing Director of Interroll SA to get his take on customer service and also hear more about how Interroll is driving to bring the innovation of conveyor technology to our very own markets

ldquoThe Interroll group has a key philos-ophy that is we need to be close to where our products are says Hiltonrdquo The proximity to the market is key to ensure that our products sold to our in-tegrators that ultimately end up in the distribution centers or in the airport or in the factoryrsquos of the end customer these customers can rely on Interroll for support in a fast and efficient way

Hilton comments ldquoI have a passion to make the global technology on offer from Interroll for the efficient handling of goods available in our own back yard This might sound easy as one only thinks about importing complete and ready-made goods absolutely not we want to manufacture and in some case locally assemble to offer the products quickly and cost effec-tively and with after sales supportrdquo

How Interroll achieves this makes them very unique In 2018 Interroll South Africa celebrates 20 years Itrsquos safe to say in their field they are the

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

INTE

RR

OLL

longest surviving international repre-sentative of conveyor components and technology that has stood the test of time This would not have been pos-sible without a fantastic loyal client base many companies they first sold to back in 1998 are today still buying from Interroll ldquotogether we run and growrdquo says Hilton Our customers are very loyal but also demanding this is OK because we have in our DNA core values that compliments this rela-tionship Our values include ldquoFast and Committedrdquo as well as ldquoEnvironment of Excellencerdquo amongst others

Our new collaboration tool for After sales Service is only one small tool to live our values The tool will allow both a local and global collaboration of global support With a simple e mail to zaserviceinterrollcom the mail is received by a team in SA and as-signed to the respective department for action locally and internationally From there we have a ldquoticketrdquo and the ticket is tracked with a specific time al-lowance from response to conclusion With this tool we are less dependent on a ldquofewrdquo and also avoid our own in-ternal inefficiencies that costs us and our customers money

This investment in service is key all professional integrators and end cus-tomers need piece of mind that when service is needed they can trust in their supplier In 2018 during our 20th year anniversary Interroll has many excit-ing activities planned both as a cele-bration but more importantly to also catapult Interroll in to the next growth phase Hilton concludes ldquowe will in-vest heavily into our factory local as-sembly and our people for training this is for both new products and new strategies to bring the global world even closer to soilrdquo

When asked how the demand for In-terroll type products will grow in the coming years Hilton was frank with his reply lsquoConsistent growth in our environment is by no means easy Not enough customers are investing they are simply in survival mode I can recall a few times when we have been asked to repair something where previously customers would replace There are some exceptions of course these are larger companies usually in the sector of Food and Beverage One customer we have dealt with since our inception comments today that he cannot cope with the demand they are howev-er in a niche market and operating in this sector Another is the automotive sector this sector shows some signs of activity and investment Our products offer a lot of diversity across a number of markets mostly in growing markets so growth is there but you need to fight for it in todayrsquos tough times

Interroll SA (Pty) Ltd

T +27 11 281 99 00E zasalesinterrollcom

W wwwinterrollcoza

WHAT DOES THIS TOOL OFFER

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Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

Weetabix Food Company has been awarded Standard Corporate Certification from CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement amp Supply) following an in-depth assessment that measured its procurement function against world-class standards

Weetabix is one of only 280 companies worldwide to have achieved the pres-tigious certification The robust and rigorous procurement processes are now allowing the organisation to strengthen its relationships with sup-pliers ndash 75 now consider Weetabix to operate a collaborative and innovative culture ndash and drive further improve-ment throughout the business

The processes have helped to deliver added value to both Weetabix and its suppliers through continuous improve-ment initiatives across the whole sup-ply chain These improvements have also allowed Weetabix to continue to meet the needs and adapt to the de-mands of customers and consumers in a changing breakfast market

Certification is testament to the jour-ney the Weetabix team has taken during the last seven years under the leadership of Anthony Bowdidge Head of Procurement

He says ldquoWhen we decided to em-bark on the certification process last year wersquod already step changed the way we worked internally and made some fantastic progress But we knew from internal feedback there were some further improvements we could make and CIPS offered a framework to take us to the next level It provided the structure we needed particularly around processes and continued peo-ple development

ldquoWe aligned our programme to the five dimensions of the CIPS assessment Leadership amp organisation Strategy People Processes amp Systems and Per-

Latimer in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom

ANTHONY CONCLUDES

ldquoResponsible sourcing and production is a key pillar of the Weetabix busi-ness We now have a robust platform that will ensure procurement main-tains a high level of impact across the organisation Wersquoll continue to evolve our processes and nurture our procurement talent over the next few years Wersquove already got our eye on Advanced CIPS Certificationrdquo

formance Management Each dimen-sion was assigned a sub-team within procurement which meant it was a real team effort from the beginning as every member of the function was in-volved throughout the entire journey This resulted in the excellent co-cre-ation of new policies and processes as well as enabling personal develop-ment and education for all involved

Whilst the certificate will be the thing that we will display and publicise proudly arguably the biggest impact will be the increased professional development of the teamrdquo

Alan Martin Head of CIPS Certifica-tion said ldquoWeetabix has been on a journey of continuous improvement over the past few years and wersquove witnessed throughout the assessment process a team that has built up it processes using the CIPS framework to achieve what is now an array of procurement best practices The value the business places on procurement and strong relationships the team has with the Executive Leaders of the organisation has ensured excellent compliance and in terms of content style and clarity the Weetabix CIPS submission was exceptional Wersquore delighted to award Weetabix with CIPS Corporate Certificationrdquo

There are 14 members of the Weet-abix procurement team that oversee over 800 suppliers and the export of Weetabix products from its UK sites to over 80 countries worldwide Weet-abix is renowned for sourcing all wheat for its Weetabix biscuits from within a 50 mile radius of its mills at Burton

T +27 12 345 6177F +27 (0) 12 345 3309E southafricacipsorg

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

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SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

227 Technical Support SSI Augmented Support Technicians on Call Global Spare Parts Service

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In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

T +27 (0) 11 961 0700 E LisaDebeerparkercom W wwwparkercomza

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Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

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JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

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in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

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Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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48

The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

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DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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AUTOMATED STORAGE SYSTEMSMATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT

11

The team began the installation of a so-lar carport system in April 2015 lever-aging the real estate available above the carports used by staff and visitors Phase 1 of the project involved the in-stallation of 53kWp of solar panels ac

Located in Midrand north of Johan-nesburg Jasco Park houses over 250 of the firmrsquos staff as well as a data centre and various other amenities

The vision was to use solar elec-tricity to power much of the Jasco Campus energy needs to cut down on the costs of traditional power re-duce dependency on the national grid and by doing so gain valuable insights into clean energy deployments An additional upside of this project is that Jasco is able to use their head office as a reference site and showcase in order to better serve clients

The solution

companied by two 25kW inverters to generate up to 50kW AC power during peak generation periods

Kevin Norris Consulting Solutions Architect for Jasco Power amp Energy explained that due to the westerly ori-entation of the Phase 1 project and of

JASCO HEAD OFFICE REDUCES CARBON FOOTPRINT BY

In early-2015 Jasco a company that delivers end-to-end best-of-breed solutions across the entire ICT Power Enterprise and Security value chains realised the opportunity to become a leader in the field of renewable energy harnessing its expertise on a solar project at its own head office complex Jasco Park

the existing carport layout peak solar generation occurred in the early after-noon matching the peak load profile of the Jasco campus which occurred as a result of commercial operations and air conditioning loads

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | CASE STUDY

12

50 WITH SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTION

CASE STUDY

ldquoThroughout the process we used this project as an opportunity to create blueprints for our Renewable

Energy programmes within our clientsrsquo environmentsrdquo

Managing Director Mr DSmith

Phase 2 saw the additional installation of a brand new solar carport system in the northern section of the Jasco Campus This upgrade saw the total PV generation of the Jasco Campus in-crease to 150kWp with an increase in invertor output power to 125kW AC

The solar powered system remains lsquotiedrsquo to the National Grid which en-ables seamless transition between both the traditional power source and the new solar generation Energy needs are primarily served by solar power and supported by the National Grid where needed In this way Nor-ris explains that in situations such as power outages the solar energy sys-tem is not a backup to traditional pow-er but rather a complementary source of clean energy In the event of power cuts Jasco Park still lsquofails-overrsquo to pet-rol generators to keep the datacentre operations running and ensure staff are still able to work ldquoThis begins with a thorough analysis of the current load and consumption levels the times of the day that demand peaks the tariffs that are being paid and so onrdquo

ldquoFrom this analysis we then look to

match a green energy solution to these needs and start quantifying the capex required versus the savings that are predicted over time Ultimately wersquore able to flesh out a full business case and predict a clear actual timeframerdquo

ldquoOur vision for this project is to show-case the opportunities presented by utilising solar energy and demonstrate tangibly to our clients and encourage other corporates to embrace clean en-ergyrdquo adds Norris

To this end Jasco considered the full ambit of civil engineering and con-struction needs The team settled on a cantilever system which doesnrsquotrsquo re-quire any unsightly poles in the front and ensures that cars cannot accident-ly bump into the structures This de-sign also creates a more aesthetic and futuristic feel to staff and visitors as theyrsquore welcomed into Jasco

The benefitsBy the end of the 2nd phase the team had effectively matched the Jasco Campus demand with a reliable supply of clean renewable energy

As a result of this initiative Jasco has reduced its maximum energy con-sumption demand by 27 and re-duced its electrical consumption from the National Grid by 33 Both reduc-tions have resulted in a significant fi-nancial savings even at todayrsquos tariff structure If these savings are project-ed forward with Eskomrsquos current plans to increase electricity costs by 20 per annum becomes obvious that Jasco has largely insulated itself against fu-ture tariff price shocks

ldquoOverall wersquove reduced the carbon footprint by 50rdquo reports Smith adding that the payback timeframe is pegged at 5-6 years but that if nation-al energy tariffs and carbon taxes rise higher than inflation that timeframe may be brought even further forward

During times of low energy consump-tion for the company such as week-ends Jasco Park actually becomes a net exporter of energy - now sell-ing energy back to the National Grid and creating a new growing revenue stream

ldquoMost importantly it has also empow

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13

ered us to have the right client con-versations as we can clearly show them the positive impact of solar - not just from a business perspec-tive but more broadly in addressing macroeconomic and climate change issuesrdquo says Smith

From their experiences with Jasco Park the firmrsquos Power Solutions amp Re-newable Energy team is able to focus on the engineering procurement and construction requirements for solar energy systems in high-end residen-tial commercial and small-scale util-ity projects

Renewable energy - which encom-passes primarily hydroelectricity wind solar and geothermal energy - now accounts for roughly 8 of total global energy generation As South Africa looks towards a fu-ture of electricity tariff hikes the ad-vent of carbon tax and a correspond-ing decline in the costs of solar Smith says a number of forces are converg-ing to stimulate the growth of solar energy in corporate South Africa

About the Jasco Group

Jasco delivers end-to-end best-of-breed solutions across the en-tire ICT Power Enterprise and Se-curity value chains Our services include solution design business consulting project management and logistics to manage the sup-ply installation and commission-ing of solutions and profession-al services to provide integration and customisation of solutions managed services support and maintenance Jascorsquos operat-ing divisions namely Intelligent Technologies Enterprise Carri-ers and Electrical Manufacturers deliver a range of solutions and services Intelligent Technologies delivers broadcast power data centres and Property Technology Management (PTM) solutions as well as Energy Optimisation and Co-location services a carrier

JASCO GROUP

T +27 11-2661547E makwengwatojascocozaW wwwjascocoza

-neutral co-location telecom-munications hub where the net-work infrastructure serves multi-ple service providers The Carrier business provides solutions and components for access and transmission networks as well as hi-sites The Enterprise business is a specialist in multiple disci-plines across numerous solu-tions including business com-munications contact centres IT Infrastructure surveillance and access control as well as fire de-tection and prevention solutions to name but a few Electrical Manufacturers delivers contract manufacturing of white goods

The Jasco Group has a national footprint with offices in Gauteng Western Cape Free State East-ern Cape and Kwa-Zulu Natal Other than South Africa the organisation features an office in Kenya to service the East Africa region and an office in Dubai to service the Middle East North-ern Africa (MENA) region It also trades in many sub-Saharan Afri-can countries with a special fo-cus on the Southern African De-velopment Community (SADC)

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THE

HIGH COST OF SUPPLY CHAIN GLITCHES

A glitch in its supply chain can cost an organisation up to 10 of its shareholder value and even put the company out of business warns in-ternational supply chain risk manage-ment specialist Gregory Schlegel

A professor at Lehigh University in the USA a renowned author and founder of the global Supply Chain Risk Man-agement Consortium Schlegel will be sharing his insights with Southern African supply chain professionals at the first ever Supply Chain Risk Management Summit which takes place in Johannesburg in February 2018 ldquoNever before has there been such exponential growth of supply chain complexity uncertainty and risk as we are seeing todayrdquo he stresses ldquoWith globalisation expanding at a remarkable rate supply chains have

moved into areas where they have never operated Research shows that if a business is not prepared even a single small to medium supply chain disruption can cost it as much as R6 million Most companies across the globe are experiencing an average of seven to 10 supply chain risk events a year ndash from port congestion to poor supplier performance and changing weather patterns This equates to an annual cost of R60 millionrdquo

Schlegel says that 25 of companies that experience a moderate to se-vere supply chain disruption go out of business around 18 months after that event ldquoIt is a sobering thought and not a statistic that we ever read about because few companies or brands want to advertise the fact that they were ruined because they were

not preparedrdquo he asserts

The Supply Chain Risk Management Consortium that Schlegel founded comprises 20 leading multinational organisations that are collaborating to develop skills solutions and meth-odologies to enable businesses to identify assess mitigate and manage enterprise risk In addition to his ex-perience as a supply chain executive for several Fortune 100 companies and supply chain executive consultant with IBM Schlegel is the co-author of the definitive book on the subject ldquoSupply Chain Risk Management An Emerging Disciplinerdquo

The inaugural Supply Chain Risk Man-agement Summit is being hosted by Bespoke a leading African contract-ing procurement and supply chain

Supply chain disruptions are widely regarded as one of the greatest risks facing manufacturers and have become a top concern of global insurance providers

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THE

HIGH COST OF SUPPLY CHAIN GLITCHES

management advisory and train-ing provider in partnership with Southern African supply chain and operations management association SAPICS

ldquoI met Professor Gregory Schlegel at the 2017 SAPICS Conference and was fortunate to attend one of his risk and resiliency workshops at the event Gregrsquos deep understanding of supply chain risk and resiliency prompted Bespoke to invite him back to South Africa in early 2018 to deliver a risk management workshop to one of our clients in the financial sector and to lead a three-day public programme entitled lsquoPragmatic Approaches to Supply Chain Risk and Resiliencyrsquordquo

The latter evolved into the inaugural Supply Chain Risk Management Sum-mit jointly created by Bespoke and SAPICS ldquoWe were already discuss-ing opportunities for collaboration and agreed to capitalise on Professor Schlegelrsquos visit and launch an excit-ing addition to the 2018 supply chain calendar We hope that the summit will become an annual feature eventrdquo Hillman expands

Outlining the significance and ben-efits of Bespokersquos partnership with SAPICS he says that it will bring leading practices in education as well as knowledge development and networking opportunities to SAPICS members and Bespoke clients across Southern Africa

The three-day Supply Chain Risk Management Summit also features a keynote address by motivational speaker author and entrepreneur Abel Mukwevho of The Abel Mukw-evho Organisation This event takes place from 12 to 14 February 2018 in Sandton Johannesburg For more information go tohttpwwwscm-riskcoza

ABOUT SAPICS

Southern Africa SAPICS builds op-erations management excellence in individuals and enterprises through superior education and training internationally recognised certifica-tions comprehensive resources and a country-wide network of accom-plished industry professionals

This network is ever expanding and now includes associates in other Af-rican countries SAPICS is proud to represent APICS (the global end-to-end supply chain association) as its exclusive premier channel partner in Sub-Saharan Africa

Established 40 years ago the annu-al SAPICS Conference is the lead-ing event in Africa for supply chain professionals The 2018 SAPICS Con-ference takes place in Cape Town from 10 to 13 June

Since its foundation in 1966 SAPICS has become the leading provider of knowledge in supply chain manage-ment production and operations in

Established in 2010 as a specialist procurement consultancy Bespoke has grown into a leading African pro-vider of contracting procurement and supply chain management advice and training Through our collabora-tive and amenable style we aim to respond proactively to the needs of our clients and to provide advisory and training solutions that encourage lasting relationships

Bespoke has consulted and deliv-ered skills development programmes to a number of public and private sector organisations where we have achieved true successes helping them transform their procurement and supply chain management oper-ations

ABOUT BESPOKE

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ScopeIn the previous article racking inspections were discussed This article will focus on the legal requirements of lifting machines used in the warehouse primarily lift trucks as well as the use of non-integrated work platforms (ldquoman-cagesrdquo) as mentioned in Driven Machinery Regulations

On June 24 2015 the Department of Labour(DoL) published the revision of the Driven Machinery Regulations 2015 (DMR) Following is a summary of the regulations that could have an influence on warehouse lifting equip-ment

18(1) ldquoNo user may use or permit the use of a lifting machine unless (b) it is conspicuously and clearly marked with the safe working load provided that when such safe working load varies with the conditions of use of the manufacturer a table showing the safe working load with re- gard to every variable condi- tion shall be posted by the user in a conspicuous place easily visible to the operatorrdquo

We have found several lift trucks marked with a Safe Working Load notice on the side of the mast There are 2 reasons why this does not comply to the requirements firstly

The notice is not immediately visible to the operator and secondly A lift truck has different capacities for different conditions The conditions change with lift height and load centres of loads

18(5) (a)

This subregulation requires the lift truck to be thoroughly inspected and tested by a Lifting Machinery Inspec-tor (LMI) annually This requirement is similar to the previous requirement

18(6) Notwithstanding subregulation (5) the user shall cause all ropes

chainshooks or other attaching devices sheaves brakes and safety devices forming an inte-

A major change was made regarding the 6 monthly inspections It is no longer required anymore for an LMI to perform the inspections but rather a competent person The following is the definition of a competent person

ldquoCompetent personrdquo means a per-son who has the knowledge training experience and qualifications specif-ic to the work performed provided that where appropriate qualifications and training are registered in terms of the provisions of the South African Qualifications Authority Act 1995 those qualifications and that training shall be deemed to be the required qualifications and trainingrdquo

The operator may determine the competency of the person responsible for the six monthly inspections based on training experience and specific qualifications For example the service providermaintenance person main-taining the lift trucks will be deemed to be competent It is therefore not necessary to use the services of an LMI

Driven Machinery Regulations ldquoThe user shall cause the en-tire installation and all work- ing parts of every lifting machine as well as ancil-lary lifting equipment used with the machine or device excluding lifting tackle to be subjected to a thorough examination and a perfor-mance test as prescribed by the standard to which the lifting machine was man-ufactured by a lifting ma-chinery inspector of a lift-ing machinery entity which shall determine the service-ability of the structures ropes machinery and safety devices before they are put into use and every time they are dismantled and re-erected and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 12 monthsrdquo

gral part of a lifting machine or hand powered lifting device to be subject-ed to a thorough examination by a competent person at intervals not ex-ceeding 6 months

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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20

42 Occasional useExamples of occasional use area) non-routine maintenance tasks for which it is impractical to hire pur- pose built access equipmentb) the replacement of light fittings in high-rise warehouses if the task is not carried out as part of periodic maintenance operationsc) tasks that would otherwise be car- ried out using less safe means of access such as ladders because it is impractical to hire purpose de- signed persons-lifting equipment due to the short duration and occa sional nature of the task for exam- ple clearing a blocked gutter andd) checking on high-level damage to racking suspected of causing an im- mediate risk or checking on the con- dition of damaged roof lights

3 In the case of a HLOP it is expect-ed of the operator to pick orders from the storage bays by walking away from his normal operating position onto the forks from the truck as not all HLOPrsquos are delivered with integrated plat-forms Although the operator should wear a safety harness it still creates a falling hazard

The operators of such trucks should consider installing a man-cage if the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) does not supply safe platforms to work from SANS 583 and OHSDirective 015 are essential

OHS Directive 015The OHS Directive 015 states the following ldquoSchedule of Conditions for Lift Trucksrdquo

18(8) No user shall require or permit any person to be moved or sup- ported by means of a lifting machine unless that machine is fitted with a man-cage designed and manufactured according to an approved SANS standard approved for that purpose by an inspector and after a risk assess- ment has been done

The DoL has published a Directive (OHS Directive 015) to all their offices as guidelines to the approv-al of man-cages What is important to note in this directive is

Machinery which may be ldquolifting ma-chinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of supporting or moving persons in sus-pension by means of a cradle for which no permission is required (eg High Lift Order Pickers (HLOP) and Turret Trucks) and

21

HLOP with man-cage

HLOP without man-cage

Turret Truck (VNA)

22 Machinery which may be ldquolifting machinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of moving or supporting of goods or materials for which permission is required (eg Counter-Balanced Lift Trucks)

Counter-Balance - Reach truck

Counter-Balance - Internal combustion

32 In the case of a lifting machine as contemplated in paragraph 21 above DMR 18(8) is not applica- ble33 In the case of lifting machines to be used for the purpose as con templated in paragraph 22 but which the user may occasionally due to lack of other suitable means or under unusual circum- stances want to use for the mov- ing or supporting of persons in suspension in a specially designed cradle DMR 18(8) is applicable and the approvalpermission of an inspector is required for such use

The approved SANS Standard for man-cages are SANS 583 Non-in-tegrated work platforms for occasional use on lift trucks Par 42 of SANS 583 gives examples of occasional use

1 The cradle is to be manufactured strictly in accordance with thedrawing supplied with the application2 It shall be enclosed on all 3 sides

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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to a height of al least 1 200 mm and the side on the mast side 2100mm above the cradle floor which shall be of a substantial construction and capable of supporting the designed maximum load safely

3 The cradle and all welding work shall be subjected to effective quality con-trol during its various stages of con-struction by a competent person who shall ensure compliance with condi-tion 1 and in addition that

31 all welding work is carried out by trained welders32 the welding work complies with an acceptable welding code33 the welding work is free of any de- fect likely to reduce its load carry- ing capacity and34 the welds are of such thickness that the allowable stresses for the welding rod in use is not exceed- ed when considering the dynamic and static forces the cradle is likely to be subjected to when in use4 The forklift truck used for that purpose must be examined by the person contemplated in condition 3 to ensure that it complies with

Typical man cage

the regulations before the lifting of persons may be permitted For successive lifts on the same day it need only be examined before the first lift The results of such exam inations must be entered into a record kept for that purpose on the premises5 The cradle shall be secured to the lift truck in such a manner that acciden tal disconnection of the cradle can- not take place6 Where reasonably practicable the cradle is to be provided with a switch electrically interlocking such cradle to the ignition of the lift truck to pre vent unexpected starting of the en- gine and movement of the lift truck whilst persons occupy the cradle7 The moving or supporting of person in suspension in the equipment shall only be done under the supervision of the person contemplated in para- graph 3 who shall ensure thatndash71 only trained and certified lift truck drivers are used in the operation72 the lift truck remains stationary whilst persons occupy the cradle 73 all persons occupying the cradle are secured to the cradle by means of full body safety harness

8 The maximum number of persons to be carried and the safe maximum load carrying capacity of the cradle for which it has been designed is to be conspicuously marked on the cradle

Pierre TerblancheT (012) 804 8244 E pierreterblanche2gmailcom W wwwculmencoza

26 Years Experience

Culmen Consultants

Tel (012) 804 8244 bull Fax (012) 804 1835 bull Email infoculmencoza bull Web wwwculmencoza

INSPECTION amp TESTING OF ALL LIFTING EQUIPMENT amp PRESSURE VESSELS TRAINING

21

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22

UJ Maritime students visit Durban harbour

For the past 17 years maritime students from the University of Johannesburg have been visiting the Durban harbour and associated businesses to gain an insiderrsquos view of the largest commercial port in South Africa Last year 18 stu-dents were fortunate enough to interact with various professionals and members of the maritime industry

After a very early departure from Jo-hannesburg the first stop for the day was MAN Truck and Bus plant in Pin-etown At the plant students gained an understanding of the essential functions of road transport in the operations of the port and linkages to the hinterland Familiar logistics concepts such as JIT and Kanban were demonstrated by observing the assem-bly line at Africarsquos first carbon-neutral truck production site

The tour then moved on to the NCT Durban Woodchip plant where bulk shipping operations were noted Plant engineer Derek Rall always an enthu-siastic host was a keen supporter of the studentrsquos race up the woodchip stack The day culminated in a visit to DSV one of the top freight forwarders in the world DSVrsquos acquisition of UTI Worldwide is a positive example of change management in a fragmented market

Despite the strong winds in Durban the enthusiasm to board a contain-ership the next day was not damp-enedAfter a safety briefing by Transnet at the Durban Container Ter-minal students were accompanied

on board the 8300 TEU Mediterra-nean Bridge vessel Language was no barrier to communication as the first officer demonstrated his passion for shipping by guiding the students through the bridge and engine room of the vessel With strict port regulations prohibiting the entry to the port and vessels this unforgettable experience was made possible through the kind permission of Captain Salvatore Sarno of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) South Africa

A visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals exposed the students to liquid bulk cargoes The handling of liquid cargoes is quite different to that of dry bulk or container handling and the complexi-ty of such operations were duly high-lighted The day ended with Kuehne amp Nagel the second largest freight forwarder in the world reinforcing val-ue-added visibility through digitisation and e-commerce

On the final day the students visited Tanker Services a division of Imperi-al logistics Thus the previous dayrsquos visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals was complete as the understanding of moving goods to the hinterland by

road transport was reflected upon As the tour drew to a close a harbour cruise and dinner sponsored by Strate-gnos and Imperial Health Services respectively was warmly welcomed The camaraderie developed amongst students the experience gained and the knowledge acquired on this tour is invaluable Appreciation is extended to Prof Johan du Plessis who tireless-ly makes this excursion possible every year

Students commented that they came on the tour thinking that they knew the maritime industry only to leave with a yearning to learn and explore more of this vast and valuable industry

UJ students on board the Mediterranean Bridge accompanied by Prof J du Plessis Ms S Nabee and Mr T Mbara

Sumayah NabeeT +27 11 559 3786W wwwujaczacbe

W wwwujaczatransport

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23

B

GREENAll stages of a productrsquos life cycle will influence a supply chainrsquos environment burden from resource extraction to manufacturing use and reuse final recycling or disposalBeyond this definition with adding the ldquogreenrdquo component it refers to green supply chain management (GSCM) which is defined as ldquogreen procure-ment green manufacturing green dis-tribution and reverse logisticsrdquo The idea of GSCM is to eliminate or min-imize waste (energy emissionschem-icalhazardous solid wastes) along supply chain

As a more systematic and integrated strategy GSCM has emerged as an important new innovation that helps organizations develop ldquowin-winrdquo strat-egies that achieve profit and market share objectives by lowering their en-vironmental risks and impacts while raising their ecological efficiencyThis has typically caused high integra-tion costs and diffusion is slow

GREEN PROCUREMENT

Green manufacturing is defined as production processes which use in-puts with relatively low environmen-tal impacts which are highly efficient and which generate little or no waste or pollution Green manufacturing can lead to lower raw material costs production efficiency gains reduced environmental and occupational safe-ty expenses and improved corporate image The findings in green manufacturing activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Hazardous substance control (1) Lead free ndash replace other substanc- es such as bismuth silver tin gold copper(2) Rinse parts with clean water instead of using chemicals and reuse water

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTIntroduction

Supply chain management is the coordination and management of a complex network of activities in-volved in delivering a finished product to the end-user or customer

AGreen procurement is defined as an environmental purchasing consist-ing of involvement in activities that include the reduction reuse and re-cycling of materials in the process of purchasing

Besides green procurement is a solu-tion for environmentally concerned and economically conservative busi-ness and a concept of acquiring a se-lection of products and services that minimizes environmental impact

The findings in green procurement ac-tivities of Thai manufacturers are pre-sented

Supplier selection (1) Purchase materials or parts only from ldquoGreen Partnersrdquo who satisfy green partner environmental quality standards and pass an au- dit process in following regulations for the environment-related sub- stances(2) Consider suppliers who acquire ISO14000 OHSAS18000 andor RoHS directives (3) Select suppliers who control haz- ardous substances in companyrsquos standard lists and obtain green certificate achievements

3Rs in procurement process(1) Reuse or recycle ndash paper parts container (plastic boxbag) (2) Order via email (paperless)

GREEN MANUFACTURING

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24

C

GREEN Plants collect used computers and par ts 50 from manufacturing plants 20 from community 20 from waste collectors and the rest 10 from privatepublic organization About 40 of disassembling parts are

All green activities in green supply chain management

GREEN MANUFACTURING

(3) Quality control in inputs at vendor site and recheck before process- ingEnergy-efficient technology(1) Reduce power consumption in products such as ramp loadun- load technology in HDD (2) Increase product life-span resulting in higher efficiency and productiv- ity (3) Improve machine uptime (4) Improve machine performance for example a process of solder jet bonding (using jet in soldering up to 2000 gold ballshr instead of pressing 500-700 gold ballshr)(5) Design product for example com- pact design with improved fea- tures yet using fewer resources to produce Strive for higher recyclability and recoverability for products as stipulated by WEEE directive product exterior using bio-based plastics achieves high level of fire retardancy3Rs and waste minimization (1) Promotes reuserecycle of parts (2) Enhance environmental conscious ness via 3Rs activities (3) Reduce indirect materials such as epoxy glue

GREEN DISTRIBUTION

Green distribution are consists of green packaging and green logistics Packaging characteristics such as size shape and materials have an impact on distribution because of their affect on the transport characteristics of the product Better packaging along with rearranged loading patterns can re-duce materials usage increase space utilization in the warehouse and in the trailer and reduce the amount of handling required [10] The findings in green distribution activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Green packaging (1) Downsize packaging (2) Use ldquogreenrdquo packaging materials (3) Cooperate with vendor to standard- ize packaging (4) Minimize material uses and time to unpack(5) Encourage and adopt returnable packaging methods

(6) Promote recycling and reuse pro- gramsGreen logisticstransportation (1) Deliver directly to user site (2) Use alternative fuel vehicles (3) Distribute products together rath- er than in smaller batches (4) Change to modal shift

D REVERSELOGISTICS

Reverse logistics is the process of re-trieving the product from the end con-sumer for the purposes of capturing value or proper disposal

Activities include collection combined inspectionselectionsorting re-pro-cessingdirect recoveryredistribution and disposal The findings in reverse logistics of stakeholders are presented

Waste collectors (called SaLeng) gather EOL computers from commu-nity privatepublic organization and used computer store then inspect se-lect and sort initially to get used parts which are shipped to disassemblyre cycle plants There is lack of obvious database about quantities and value provided in this stage

DISASSEMBLYRECYCLE

small electronic parts (eg IC diode transformer) and materials (metal glass plastic) which are derived and sold to big electronic markets The rest of it are shipped to recycle plants which recycle some precious metals like copper gold platinumFinal treatmentlandfill company has received the benefit of technology transfers technical and management assistance from USA The facility has industrial waste treatment and dis-posal systems for computer waste by secure landfill or stabilization and solidification systems (a process of detoxification and converting waste into a solid form before disposal in the landfill)

Mohamed Omar ElfaroukASCP Managing Director

T +2 01009198284 E Mohamedelfaroukascpegyptorg

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It is just over two years ago that Combilift announced its plans to invest euro46m in its new factory on a green field site on the edge of Monaghan Town What was once 40 hectares of industrial zoned land has been transformed into the companyrsquos new global HQ and is now the largest single manufacturing unit under one roof in Ireland

20th anniversary ldquoThe increased pro-duction capacity at the new premises will enable us to keep pace with the very full order books and we envisage doubling our output within the next few yearsrdquo said McVicar

The construction of the new factory has allowed Combilift to incorporate the latest and most innovative manu-facturing processes The entire design along lean principles including the ex-act material flow was mapped out long before building commenced The facil-ity includes a dedicated RampD centre and has four travelling assembly lines three moving paint lines an all-in-one plasma cutting machine centre and CNC press breaks Two automatic shot blasters have also been installed -un-usual for a forklift manufacturer where one shot blaster is usually the norm

Combiliftrsquos engineers are well aware of the corrosive effect the elements can have and put great importance on sur-face preparation to produce more ro-bust long life products

M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftcom

Combilift to incorporate latest innovative manufacturing processes in new factory

27

This is Combiliftrsquos third ldquohomerdquo follow-ing its establishment in 1998 by Mar-tin McVicar and Robert Moffett and the size of the new facility (46000msup2) underlines the exceptional growth of a company which initially manufac-tured one niche model for handling long loads in confined spaces ndash the multidirectional all-wheel drive IC en-gine powered Combilift Product de-velopment was swift however with an average of two new models being introduced each year and Combilift is now equally well known for its wide range of solutions which encompass-es pedestrian stacker trucks straddle carriears 2-way and 4-way sideloaders and VNA articulated forklifts

The new factory will be officially opened opened in April 2018 which coincides with another milestone - Combiliftrsquos

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29

Just recently Interroll launched a new software collaboration tool used mostly for After Sales Service Supply Network Africa spoke with Hilton Campbell Managing Director of Interroll SA to get his take on customer service and also hear more about how Interroll is driving to bring the innovation of conveyor technology to our very own markets

ldquoThe Interroll group has a key philos-ophy that is we need to be close to where our products are says Hiltonrdquo The proximity to the market is key to ensure that our products sold to our in-tegrators that ultimately end up in the distribution centers or in the airport or in the factoryrsquos of the end customer these customers can rely on Interroll for support in a fast and efficient way

Hilton comments ldquoI have a passion to make the global technology on offer from Interroll for the efficient handling of goods available in our own back yard This might sound easy as one only thinks about importing complete and ready-made goods absolutely not we want to manufacture and in some case locally assemble to offer the products quickly and cost effec-tively and with after sales supportrdquo

How Interroll achieves this makes them very unique In 2018 Interroll South Africa celebrates 20 years Itrsquos safe to say in their field they are the

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

INTE

RR

OLL

longest surviving international repre-sentative of conveyor components and technology that has stood the test of time This would not have been pos-sible without a fantastic loyal client base many companies they first sold to back in 1998 are today still buying from Interroll ldquotogether we run and growrdquo says Hilton Our customers are very loyal but also demanding this is OK because we have in our DNA core values that compliments this rela-tionship Our values include ldquoFast and Committedrdquo as well as ldquoEnvironment of Excellencerdquo amongst others

Our new collaboration tool for After sales Service is only one small tool to live our values The tool will allow both a local and global collaboration of global support With a simple e mail to zaserviceinterrollcom the mail is received by a team in SA and as-signed to the respective department for action locally and internationally From there we have a ldquoticketrdquo and the ticket is tracked with a specific time al-lowance from response to conclusion With this tool we are less dependent on a ldquofewrdquo and also avoid our own in-ternal inefficiencies that costs us and our customers money

This investment in service is key all professional integrators and end cus-tomers need piece of mind that when service is needed they can trust in their supplier In 2018 during our 20th year anniversary Interroll has many excit-ing activities planned both as a cele-bration but more importantly to also catapult Interroll in to the next growth phase Hilton concludes ldquowe will in-vest heavily into our factory local as-sembly and our people for training this is for both new products and new strategies to bring the global world even closer to soilrdquo

When asked how the demand for In-terroll type products will grow in the coming years Hilton was frank with his reply lsquoConsistent growth in our environment is by no means easy Not enough customers are investing they are simply in survival mode I can recall a few times when we have been asked to repair something where previously customers would replace There are some exceptions of course these are larger companies usually in the sector of Food and Beverage One customer we have dealt with since our inception comments today that he cannot cope with the demand they are howev-er in a niche market and operating in this sector Another is the automotive sector this sector shows some signs of activity and investment Our products offer a lot of diversity across a number of markets mostly in growing markets so growth is there but you need to fight for it in todayrsquos tough times

Interroll SA (Pty) Ltd

T +27 11 281 99 00E zasalesinterrollcom

W wwwinterrollcoza

WHAT DOES THIS TOOL OFFER

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Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

Weetabix Food Company has been awarded Standard Corporate Certification from CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement amp Supply) following an in-depth assessment that measured its procurement function against world-class standards

Weetabix is one of only 280 companies worldwide to have achieved the pres-tigious certification The robust and rigorous procurement processes are now allowing the organisation to strengthen its relationships with sup-pliers ndash 75 now consider Weetabix to operate a collaborative and innovative culture ndash and drive further improve-ment throughout the business

The processes have helped to deliver added value to both Weetabix and its suppliers through continuous improve-ment initiatives across the whole sup-ply chain These improvements have also allowed Weetabix to continue to meet the needs and adapt to the de-mands of customers and consumers in a changing breakfast market

Certification is testament to the jour-ney the Weetabix team has taken during the last seven years under the leadership of Anthony Bowdidge Head of Procurement

He says ldquoWhen we decided to em-bark on the certification process last year wersquod already step changed the way we worked internally and made some fantastic progress But we knew from internal feedback there were some further improvements we could make and CIPS offered a framework to take us to the next level It provided the structure we needed particularly around processes and continued peo-ple development

ldquoWe aligned our programme to the five dimensions of the CIPS assessment Leadership amp organisation Strategy People Processes amp Systems and Per-

Latimer in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom

ANTHONY CONCLUDES

ldquoResponsible sourcing and production is a key pillar of the Weetabix busi-ness We now have a robust platform that will ensure procurement main-tains a high level of impact across the organisation Wersquoll continue to evolve our processes and nurture our procurement talent over the next few years Wersquove already got our eye on Advanced CIPS Certificationrdquo

formance Management Each dimen-sion was assigned a sub-team within procurement which meant it was a real team effort from the beginning as every member of the function was in-volved throughout the entire journey This resulted in the excellent co-cre-ation of new policies and processes as well as enabling personal develop-ment and education for all involved

Whilst the certificate will be the thing that we will display and publicise proudly arguably the biggest impact will be the increased professional development of the teamrdquo

Alan Martin Head of CIPS Certifica-tion said ldquoWeetabix has been on a journey of continuous improvement over the past few years and wersquove witnessed throughout the assessment process a team that has built up it processes using the CIPS framework to achieve what is now an array of procurement best practices The value the business places on procurement and strong relationships the team has with the Executive Leaders of the organisation has ensured excellent compliance and in terms of content style and clarity the Weetabix CIPS submission was exceptional Wersquore delighted to award Weetabix with CIPS Corporate Certificationrdquo

There are 14 members of the Weet-abix procurement team that oversee over 800 suppliers and the export of Weetabix products from its UK sites to over 80 countries worldwide Weet-abix is renowned for sourcing all wheat for its Weetabix biscuits from within a 50 mile radius of its mills at Burton

T +27 12 345 6177F +27 (0) 12 345 3309E southafricacipsorg

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

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SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

227 Technical Support SSI Augmented Support Technicians on Call Global Spare Parts Service

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In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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36

rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

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Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICANOVDEC 2017 | FORK TRUCKS

38

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | FORKLIFTS

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JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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T (011) 445 1600E slubbebwlogcom W wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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46

porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

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in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

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Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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49

KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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51

AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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52

CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

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ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

53

CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

54

DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

Page 11: SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA...Editors Note: I fell in love with the supply chain management profession and wanted to become an integral part of this exciting and dynamic profession, and

The team began the installation of a so-lar carport system in April 2015 lever-aging the real estate available above the carports used by staff and visitors Phase 1 of the project involved the in-stallation of 53kWp of solar panels ac

Located in Midrand north of Johan-nesburg Jasco Park houses over 250 of the firmrsquos staff as well as a data centre and various other amenities

The vision was to use solar elec-tricity to power much of the Jasco Campus energy needs to cut down on the costs of traditional power re-duce dependency on the national grid and by doing so gain valuable insights into clean energy deployments An additional upside of this project is that Jasco is able to use their head office as a reference site and showcase in order to better serve clients

The solution

companied by two 25kW inverters to generate up to 50kW AC power during peak generation periods

Kevin Norris Consulting Solutions Architect for Jasco Power amp Energy explained that due to the westerly ori-entation of the Phase 1 project and of

JASCO HEAD OFFICE REDUCES CARBON FOOTPRINT BY

In early-2015 Jasco a company that delivers end-to-end best-of-breed solutions across the entire ICT Power Enterprise and Security value chains realised the opportunity to become a leader in the field of renewable energy harnessing its expertise on a solar project at its own head office complex Jasco Park

the existing carport layout peak solar generation occurred in the early after-noon matching the peak load profile of the Jasco campus which occurred as a result of commercial operations and air conditioning loads

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12

50 WITH SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTION

CASE STUDY

ldquoThroughout the process we used this project as an opportunity to create blueprints for our Renewable

Energy programmes within our clientsrsquo environmentsrdquo

Managing Director Mr DSmith

Phase 2 saw the additional installation of a brand new solar carport system in the northern section of the Jasco Campus This upgrade saw the total PV generation of the Jasco Campus in-crease to 150kWp with an increase in invertor output power to 125kW AC

The solar powered system remains lsquotiedrsquo to the National Grid which en-ables seamless transition between both the traditional power source and the new solar generation Energy needs are primarily served by solar power and supported by the National Grid where needed In this way Nor-ris explains that in situations such as power outages the solar energy sys-tem is not a backup to traditional pow-er but rather a complementary source of clean energy In the event of power cuts Jasco Park still lsquofails-overrsquo to pet-rol generators to keep the datacentre operations running and ensure staff are still able to work ldquoThis begins with a thorough analysis of the current load and consumption levels the times of the day that demand peaks the tariffs that are being paid and so onrdquo

ldquoFrom this analysis we then look to

match a green energy solution to these needs and start quantifying the capex required versus the savings that are predicted over time Ultimately wersquore able to flesh out a full business case and predict a clear actual timeframerdquo

ldquoOur vision for this project is to show-case the opportunities presented by utilising solar energy and demonstrate tangibly to our clients and encourage other corporates to embrace clean en-ergyrdquo adds Norris

To this end Jasco considered the full ambit of civil engineering and con-struction needs The team settled on a cantilever system which doesnrsquotrsquo re-quire any unsightly poles in the front and ensures that cars cannot accident-ly bump into the structures This de-sign also creates a more aesthetic and futuristic feel to staff and visitors as theyrsquore welcomed into Jasco

The benefitsBy the end of the 2nd phase the team had effectively matched the Jasco Campus demand with a reliable supply of clean renewable energy

As a result of this initiative Jasco has reduced its maximum energy con-sumption demand by 27 and re-duced its electrical consumption from the National Grid by 33 Both reduc-tions have resulted in a significant fi-nancial savings even at todayrsquos tariff structure If these savings are project-ed forward with Eskomrsquos current plans to increase electricity costs by 20 per annum becomes obvious that Jasco has largely insulated itself against fu-ture tariff price shocks

ldquoOverall wersquove reduced the carbon footprint by 50rdquo reports Smith adding that the payback timeframe is pegged at 5-6 years but that if nation-al energy tariffs and carbon taxes rise higher than inflation that timeframe may be brought even further forward

During times of low energy consump-tion for the company such as week-ends Jasco Park actually becomes a net exporter of energy - now sell-ing energy back to the National Grid and creating a new growing revenue stream

ldquoMost importantly it has also empow

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13

ered us to have the right client con-versations as we can clearly show them the positive impact of solar - not just from a business perspec-tive but more broadly in addressing macroeconomic and climate change issuesrdquo says Smith

From their experiences with Jasco Park the firmrsquos Power Solutions amp Re-newable Energy team is able to focus on the engineering procurement and construction requirements for solar energy systems in high-end residen-tial commercial and small-scale util-ity projects

Renewable energy - which encom-passes primarily hydroelectricity wind solar and geothermal energy - now accounts for roughly 8 of total global energy generation As South Africa looks towards a fu-ture of electricity tariff hikes the ad-vent of carbon tax and a correspond-ing decline in the costs of solar Smith says a number of forces are converg-ing to stimulate the growth of solar energy in corporate South Africa

About the Jasco Group

Jasco delivers end-to-end best-of-breed solutions across the en-tire ICT Power Enterprise and Se-curity value chains Our services include solution design business consulting project management and logistics to manage the sup-ply installation and commission-ing of solutions and profession-al services to provide integration and customisation of solutions managed services support and maintenance Jascorsquos operat-ing divisions namely Intelligent Technologies Enterprise Carri-ers and Electrical Manufacturers deliver a range of solutions and services Intelligent Technologies delivers broadcast power data centres and Property Technology Management (PTM) solutions as well as Energy Optimisation and Co-location services a carrier

JASCO GROUP

T +27 11-2661547E makwengwatojascocozaW wwwjascocoza

-neutral co-location telecom-munications hub where the net-work infrastructure serves multi-ple service providers The Carrier business provides solutions and components for access and transmission networks as well as hi-sites The Enterprise business is a specialist in multiple disci-plines across numerous solu-tions including business com-munications contact centres IT Infrastructure surveillance and access control as well as fire de-tection and prevention solutions to name but a few Electrical Manufacturers delivers contract manufacturing of white goods

The Jasco Group has a national footprint with offices in Gauteng Western Cape Free State East-ern Cape and Kwa-Zulu Natal Other than South Africa the organisation features an office in Kenya to service the East Africa region and an office in Dubai to service the Middle East North-ern Africa (MENA) region It also trades in many sub-Saharan Afri-can countries with a special fo-cus on the Southern African De-velopment Community (SADC)

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ONE ROPE HOISTTWO DESIGNSMANY POSIBILITIES

THE DMR MODULAR ROPE HOIST

Individuals needs require specific solutions With the DMR modular rope hoist you can benefit from flexibility in type of applications from stationary units to crane systems

CHOOSE FOR YOURSELFC-design or co-axial designFive sized with load capacities up to 50 tonsFoot-mount hoist low-headroom traveling hoist double rail crab and standard-headroom traveling hoistControls to meet your needs

Smart Demag SafeControl systemConventional contractor controlCustomerrsquos control system

Variable or two-stage switching elementsControl concept wired connection or radio control

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15

THE

HIGH COST OF SUPPLY CHAIN GLITCHES

A glitch in its supply chain can cost an organisation up to 10 of its shareholder value and even put the company out of business warns in-ternational supply chain risk manage-ment specialist Gregory Schlegel

A professor at Lehigh University in the USA a renowned author and founder of the global Supply Chain Risk Man-agement Consortium Schlegel will be sharing his insights with Southern African supply chain professionals at the first ever Supply Chain Risk Management Summit which takes place in Johannesburg in February 2018 ldquoNever before has there been such exponential growth of supply chain complexity uncertainty and risk as we are seeing todayrdquo he stresses ldquoWith globalisation expanding at a remarkable rate supply chains have

moved into areas where they have never operated Research shows that if a business is not prepared even a single small to medium supply chain disruption can cost it as much as R6 million Most companies across the globe are experiencing an average of seven to 10 supply chain risk events a year ndash from port congestion to poor supplier performance and changing weather patterns This equates to an annual cost of R60 millionrdquo

Schlegel says that 25 of companies that experience a moderate to se-vere supply chain disruption go out of business around 18 months after that event ldquoIt is a sobering thought and not a statistic that we ever read about because few companies or brands want to advertise the fact that they were ruined because they were

not preparedrdquo he asserts

The Supply Chain Risk Management Consortium that Schlegel founded comprises 20 leading multinational organisations that are collaborating to develop skills solutions and meth-odologies to enable businesses to identify assess mitigate and manage enterprise risk In addition to his ex-perience as a supply chain executive for several Fortune 100 companies and supply chain executive consultant with IBM Schlegel is the co-author of the definitive book on the subject ldquoSupply Chain Risk Management An Emerging Disciplinerdquo

The inaugural Supply Chain Risk Man-agement Summit is being hosted by Bespoke a leading African contract-ing procurement and supply chain

Supply chain disruptions are widely regarded as one of the greatest risks facing manufacturers and have become a top concern of global insurance providers

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THE

HIGH COST OF SUPPLY CHAIN GLITCHES

management advisory and train-ing provider in partnership with Southern African supply chain and operations management association SAPICS

ldquoI met Professor Gregory Schlegel at the 2017 SAPICS Conference and was fortunate to attend one of his risk and resiliency workshops at the event Gregrsquos deep understanding of supply chain risk and resiliency prompted Bespoke to invite him back to South Africa in early 2018 to deliver a risk management workshop to one of our clients in the financial sector and to lead a three-day public programme entitled lsquoPragmatic Approaches to Supply Chain Risk and Resiliencyrsquordquo

The latter evolved into the inaugural Supply Chain Risk Management Sum-mit jointly created by Bespoke and SAPICS ldquoWe were already discuss-ing opportunities for collaboration and agreed to capitalise on Professor Schlegelrsquos visit and launch an excit-ing addition to the 2018 supply chain calendar We hope that the summit will become an annual feature eventrdquo Hillman expands

Outlining the significance and ben-efits of Bespokersquos partnership with SAPICS he says that it will bring leading practices in education as well as knowledge development and networking opportunities to SAPICS members and Bespoke clients across Southern Africa

The three-day Supply Chain Risk Management Summit also features a keynote address by motivational speaker author and entrepreneur Abel Mukwevho of The Abel Mukw-evho Organisation This event takes place from 12 to 14 February 2018 in Sandton Johannesburg For more information go tohttpwwwscm-riskcoza

ABOUT SAPICS

Southern Africa SAPICS builds op-erations management excellence in individuals and enterprises through superior education and training internationally recognised certifica-tions comprehensive resources and a country-wide network of accom-plished industry professionals

This network is ever expanding and now includes associates in other Af-rican countries SAPICS is proud to represent APICS (the global end-to-end supply chain association) as its exclusive premier channel partner in Sub-Saharan Africa

Established 40 years ago the annu-al SAPICS Conference is the lead-ing event in Africa for supply chain professionals The 2018 SAPICS Con-ference takes place in Cape Town from 10 to 13 June

Since its foundation in 1966 SAPICS has become the leading provider of knowledge in supply chain manage-ment production and operations in

Established in 2010 as a specialist procurement consultancy Bespoke has grown into a leading African pro-vider of contracting procurement and supply chain management advice and training Through our collabora-tive and amenable style we aim to respond proactively to the needs of our clients and to provide advisory and training solutions that encourage lasting relationships

Bespoke has consulted and deliv-ered skills development programmes to a number of public and private sector organisations where we have achieved true successes helping them transform their procurement and supply chain management oper-ations

ABOUT BESPOKE

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17

18

ScopeIn the previous article racking inspections were discussed This article will focus on the legal requirements of lifting machines used in the warehouse primarily lift trucks as well as the use of non-integrated work platforms (ldquoman-cagesrdquo) as mentioned in Driven Machinery Regulations

On June 24 2015 the Department of Labour(DoL) published the revision of the Driven Machinery Regulations 2015 (DMR) Following is a summary of the regulations that could have an influence on warehouse lifting equip-ment

18(1) ldquoNo user may use or permit the use of a lifting machine unless (b) it is conspicuously and clearly marked with the safe working load provided that when such safe working load varies with the conditions of use of the manufacturer a table showing the safe working load with re- gard to every variable condi- tion shall be posted by the user in a conspicuous place easily visible to the operatorrdquo

We have found several lift trucks marked with a Safe Working Load notice on the side of the mast There are 2 reasons why this does not comply to the requirements firstly

The notice is not immediately visible to the operator and secondly A lift truck has different capacities for different conditions The conditions change with lift height and load centres of loads

18(5) (a)

This subregulation requires the lift truck to be thoroughly inspected and tested by a Lifting Machinery Inspec-tor (LMI) annually This requirement is similar to the previous requirement

18(6) Notwithstanding subregulation (5) the user shall cause all ropes

chainshooks or other attaching devices sheaves brakes and safety devices forming an inte-

A major change was made regarding the 6 monthly inspections It is no longer required anymore for an LMI to perform the inspections but rather a competent person The following is the definition of a competent person

ldquoCompetent personrdquo means a per-son who has the knowledge training experience and qualifications specif-ic to the work performed provided that where appropriate qualifications and training are registered in terms of the provisions of the South African Qualifications Authority Act 1995 those qualifications and that training shall be deemed to be the required qualifications and trainingrdquo

The operator may determine the competency of the person responsible for the six monthly inspections based on training experience and specific qualifications For example the service providermaintenance person main-taining the lift trucks will be deemed to be competent It is therefore not necessary to use the services of an LMI

Driven Machinery Regulations ldquoThe user shall cause the en-tire installation and all work- ing parts of every lifting machine as well as ancil-lary lifting equipment used with the machine or device excluding lifting tackle to be subjected to a thorough examination and a perfor-mance test as prescribed by the standard to which the lifting machine was man-ufactured by a lifting ma-chinery inspector of a lift-ing machinery entity which shall determine the service-ability of the structures ropes machinery and safety devices before they are put into use and every time they are dismantled and re-erected and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 12 monthsrdquo

gral part of a lifting machine or hand powered lifting device to be subject-ed to a thorough examination by a competent person at intervals not ex-ceeding 6 months

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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19

20

42 Occasional useExamples of occasional use area) non-routine maintenance tasks for which it is impractical to hire pur- pose built access equipmentb) the replacement of light fittings in high-rise warehouses if the task is not carried out as part of periodic maintenance operationsc) tasks that would otherwise be car- ried out using less safe means of access such as ladders because it is impractical to hire purpose de- signed persons-lifting equipment due to the short duration and occa sional nature of the task for exam- ple clearing a blocked gutter andd) checking on high-level damage to racking suspected of causing an im- mediate risk or checking on the con- dition of damaged roof lights

3 In the case of a HLOP it is expect-ed of the operator to pick orders from the storage bays by walking away from his normal operating position onto the forks from the truck as not all HLOPrsquos are delivered with integrated plat-forms Although the operator should wear a safety harness it still creates a falling hazard

The operators of such trucks should consider installing a man-cage if the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) does not supply safe platforms to work from SANS 583 and OHSDirective 015 are essential

OHS Directive 015The OHS Directive 015 states the following ldquoSchedule of Conditions for Lift Trucksrdquo

18(8) No user shall require or permit any person to be moved or sup- ported by means of a lifting machine unless that machine is fitted with a man-cage designed and manufactured according to an approved SANS standard approved for that purpose by an inspector and after a risk assess- ment has been done

The DoL has published a Directive (OHS Directive 015) to all their offices as guidelines to the approv-al of man-cages What is important to note in this directive is

Machinery which may be ldquolifting ma-chinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of supporting or moving persons in sus-pension by means of a cradle for which no permission is required (eg High Lift Order Pickers (HLOP) and Turret Trucks) and

21

HLOP with man-cage

HLOP without man-cage

Turret Truck (VNA)

22 Machinery which may be ldquolifting machinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of moving or supporting of goods or materials for which permission is required (eg Counter-Balanced Lift Trucks)

Counter-Balance - Reach truck

Counter-Balance - Internal combustion

32 In the case of a lifting machine as contemplated in paragraph 21 above DMR 18(8) is not applica- ble33 In the case of lifting machines to be used for the purpose as con templated in paragraph 22 but which the user may occasionally due to lack of other suitable means or under unusual circum- stances want to use for the mov- ing or supporting of persons in suspension in a specially designed cradle DMR 18(8) is applicable and the approvalpermission of an inspector is required for such use

The approved SANS Standard for man-cages are SANS 583 Non-in-tegrated work platforms for occasional use on lift trucks Par 42 of SANS 583 gives examples of occasional use

1 The cradle is to be manufactured strictly in accordance with thedrawing supplied with the application2 It shall be enclosed on all 3 sides

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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to a height of al least 1 200 mm and the side on the mast side 2100mm above the cradle floor which shall be of a substantial construction and capable of supporting the designed maximum load safely

3 The cradle and all welding work shall be subjected to effective quality con-trol during its various stages of con-struction by a competent person who shall ensure compliance with condi-tion 1 and in addition that

31 all welding work is carried out by trained welders32 the welding work complies with an acceptable welding code33 the welding work is free of any de- fect likely to reduce its load carry- ing capacity and34 the welds are of such thickness that the allowable stresses for the welding rod in use is not exceed- ed when considering the dynamic and static forces the cradle is likely to be subjected to when in use4 The forklift truck used for that purpose must be examined by the person contemplated in condition 3 to ensure that it complies with

Typical man cage

the regulations before the lifting of persons may be permitted For successive lifts on the same day it need only be examined before the first lift The results of such exam inations must be entered into a record kept for that purpose on the premises5 The cradle shall be secured to the lift truck in such a manner that acciden tal disconnection of the cradle can- not take place6 Where reasonably practicable the cradle is to be provided with a switch electrically interlocking such cradle to the ignition of the lift truck to pre vent unexpected starting of the en- gine and movement of the lift truck whilst persons occupy the cradle7 The moving or supporting of person in suspension in the equipment shall only be done under the supervision of the person contemplated in para- graph 3 who shall ensure thatndash71 only trained and certified lift truck drivers are used in the operation72 the lift truck remains stationary whilst persons occupy the cradle 73 all persons occupying the cradle are secured to the cradle by means of full body safety harness

8 The maximum number of persons to be carried and the safe maximum load carrying capacity of the cradle for which it has been designed is to be conspicuously marked on the cradle

Pierre TerblancheT (012) 804 8244 E pierreterblanche2gmailcom W wwwculmencoza

26 Years Experience

Culmen Consultants

Tel (012) 804 8244 bull Fax (012) 804 1835 bull Email infoculmencoza bull Web wwwculmencoza

INSPECTION amp TESTING OF ALL LIFTING EQUIPMENT amp PRESSURE VESSELS TRAINING

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22

UJ Maritime students visit Durban harbour

For the past 17 years maritime students from the University of Johannesburg have been visiting the Durban harbour and associated businesses to gain an insiderrsquos view of the largest commercial port in South Africa Last year 18 stu-dents were fortunate enough to interact with various professionals and members of the maritime industry

After a very early departure from Jo-hannesburg the first stop for the day was MAN Truck and Bus plant in Pin-etown At the plant students gained an understanding of the essential functions of road transport in the operations of the port and linkages to the hinterland Familiar logistics concepts such as JIT and Kanban were demonstrated by observing the assem-bly line at Africarsquos first carbon-neutral truck production site

The tour then moved on to the NCT Durban Woodchip plant where bulk shipping operations were noted Plant engineer Derek Rall always an enthu-siastic host was a keen supporter of the studentrsquos race up the woodchip stack The day culminated in a visit to DSV one of the top freight forwarders in the world DSVrsquos acquisition of UTI Worldwide is a positive example of change management in a fragmented market

Despite the strong winds in Durban the enthusiasm to board a contain-ership the next day was not damp-enedAfter a safety briefing by Transnet at the Durban Container Ter-minal students were accompanied

on board the 8300 TEU Mediterra-nean Bridge vessel Language was no barrier to communication as the first officer demonstrated his passion for shipping by guiding the students through the bridge and engine room of the vessel With strict port regulations prohibiting the entry to the port and vessels this unforgettable experience was made possible through the kind permission of Captain Salvatore Sarno of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) South Africa

A visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals exposed the students to liquid bulk cargoes The handling of liquid cargoes is quite different to that of dry bulk or container handling and the complexi-ty of such operations were duly high-lighted The day ended with Kuehne amp Nagel the second largest freight forwarder in the world reinforcing val-ue-added visibility through digitisation and e-commerce

On the final day the students visited Tanker Services a division of Imperi-al logistics Thus the previous dayrsquos visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals was complete as the understanding of moving goods to the hinterland by

road transport was reflected upon As the tour drew to a close a harbour cruise and dinner sponsored by Strate-gnos and Imperial Health Services respectively was warmly welcomed The camaraderie developed amongst students the experience gained and the knowledge acquired on this tour is invaluable Appreciation is extended to Prof Johan du Plessis who tireless-ly makes this excursion possible every year

Students commented that they came on the tour thinking that they knew the maritime industry only to leave with a yearning to learn and explore more of this vast and valuable industry

UJ students on board the Mediterranean Bridge accompanied by Prof J du Plessis Ms S Nabee and Mr T Mbara

Sumayah NabeeT +27 11 559 3786W wwwujaczacbe

W wwwujaczatransport

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B

GREENAll stages of a productrsquos life cycle will influence a supply chainrsquos environment burden from resource extraction to manufacturing use and reuse final recycling or disposalBeyond this definition with adding the ldquogreenrdquo component it refers to green supply chain management (GSCM) which is defined as ldquogreen procure-ment green manufacturing green dis-tribution and reverse logisticsrdquo The idea of GSCM is to eliminate or min-imize waste (energy emissionschem-icalhazardous solid wastes) along supply chain

As a more systematic and integrated strategy GSCM has emerged as an important new innovation that helps organizations develop ldquowin-winrdquo strat-egies that achieve profit and market share objectives by lowering their en-vironmental risks and impacts while raising their ecological efficiencyThis has typically caused high integra-tion costs and diffusion is slow

GREEN PROCUREMENT

Green manufacturing is defined as production processes which use in-puts with relatively low environmen-tal impacts which are highly efficient and which generate little or no waste or pollution Green manufacturing can lead to lower raw material costs production efficiency gains reduced environmental and occupational safe-ty expenses and improved corporate image The findings in green manufacturing activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Hazardous substance control (1) Lead free ndash replace other substanc- es such as bismuth silver tin gold copper(2) Rinse parts with clean water instead of using chemicals and reuse water

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTIntroduction

Supply chain management is the coordination and management of a complex network of activities in-volved in delivering a finished product to the end-user or customer

AGreen procurement is defined as an environmental purchasing consist-ing of involvement in activities that include the reduction reuse and re-cycling of materials in the process of purchasing

Besides green procurement is a solu-tion for environmentally concerned and economically conservative busi-ness and a concept of acquiring a se-lection of products and services that minimizes environmental impact

The findings in green procurement ac-tivities of Thai manufacturers are pre-sented

Supplier selection (1) Purchase materials or parts only from ldquoGreen Partnersrdquo who satisfy green partner environmental quality standards and pass an au- dit process in following regulations for the environment-related sub- stances(2) Consider suppliers who acquire ISO14000 OHSAS18000 andor RoHS directives (3) Select suppliers who control haz- ardous substances in companyrsquos standard lists and obtain green certificate achievements

3Rs in procurement process(1) Reuse or recycle ndash paper parts container (plastic boxbag) (2) Order via email (paperless)

GREEN MANUFACTURING

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C

GREEN Plants collect used computers and par ts 50 from manufacturing plants 20 from community 20 from waste collectors and the rest 10 from privatepublic organization About 40 of disassembling parts are

All green activities in green supply chain management

GREEN MANUFACTURING

(3) Quality control in inputs at vendor site and recheck before process- ingEnergy-efficient technology(1) Reduce power consumption in products such as ramp loadun- load technology in HDD (2) Increase product life-span resulting in higher efficiency and productiv- ity (3) Improve machine uptime (4) Improve machine performance for example a process of solder jet bonding (using jet in soldering up to 2000 gold ballshr instead of pressing 500-700 gold ballshr)(5) Design product for example com- pact design with improved fea- tures yet using fewer resources to produce Strive for higher recyclability and recoverability for products as stipulated by WEEE directive product exterior using bio-based plastics achieves high level of fire retardancy3Rs and waste minimization (1) Promotes reuserecycle of parts (2) Enhance environmental conscious ness via 3Rs activities (3) Reduce indirect materials such as epoxy glue

GREEN DISTRIBUTION

Green distribution are consists of green packaging and green logistics Packaging characteristics such as size shape and materials have an impact on distribution because of their affect on the transport characteristics of the product Better packaging along with rearranged loading patterns can re-duce materials usage increase space utilization in the warehouse and in the trailer and reduce the amount of handling required [10] The findings in green distribution activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Green packaging (1) Downsize packaging (2) Use ldquogreenrdquo packaging materials (3) Cooperate with vendor to standard- ize packaging (4) Minimize material uses and time to unpack(5) Encourage and adopt returnable packaging methods

(6) Promote recycling and reuse pro- gramsGreen logisticstransportation (1) Deliver directly to user site (2) Use alternative fuel vehicles (3) Distribute products together rath- er than in smaller batches (4) Change to modal shift

D REVERSELOGISTICS

Reverse logistics is the process of re-trieving the product from the end con-sumer for the purposes of capturing value or proper disposal

Activities include collection combined inspectionselectionsorting re-pro-cessingdirect recoveryredistribution and disposal The findings in reverse logistics of stakeholders are presented

Waste collectors (called SaLeng) gather EOL computers from commu-nity privatepublic organization and used computer store then inspect se-lect and sort initially to get used parts which are shipped to disassemblyre cycle plants There is lack of obvious database about quantities and value provided in this stage

DISASSEMBLYRECYCLE

small electronic parts (eg IC diode transformer) and materials (metal glass plastic) which are derived and sold to big electronic markets The rest of it are shipped to recycle plants which recycle some precious metals like copper gold platinumFinal treatmentlandfill company has received the benefit of technology transfers technical and management assistance from USA The facility has industrial waste treatment and dis-posal systems for computer waste by secure landfill or stabilization and solidification systems (a process of detoxification and converting waste into a solid form before disposal in the landfill)

Mohamed Omar ElfaroukASCP Managing Director

T +2 01009198284 E Mohamedelfaroukascpegyptorg

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It is just over two years ago that Combilift announced its plans to invest euro46m in its new factory on a green field site on the edge of Monaghan Town What was once 40 hectares of industrial zoned land has been transformed into the companyrsquos new global HQ and is now the largest single manufacturing unit under one roof in Ireland

20th anniversary ldquoThe increased pro-duction capacity at the new premises will enable us to keep pace with the very full order books and we envisage doubling our output within the next few yearsrdquo said McVicar

The construction of the new factory has allowed Combilift to incorporate the latest and most innovative manu-facturing processes The entire design along lean principles including the ex-act material flow was mapped out long before building commenced The facil-ity includes a dedicated RampD centre and has four travelling assembly lines three moving paint lines an all-in-one plasma cutting machine centre and CNC press breaks Two automatic shot blasters have also been installed -un-usual for a forklift manufacturer where one shot blaster is usually the norm

Combiliftrsquos engineers are well aware of the corrosive effect the elements can have and put great importance on sur-face preparation to produce more ro-bust long life products

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Combilift to incorporate latest innovative manufacturing processes in new factory

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This is Combiliftrsquos third ldquohomerdquo follow-ing its establishment in 1998 by Mar-tin McVicar and Robert Moffett and the size of the new facility (46000msup2) underlines the exceptional growth of a company which initially manufac-tured one niche model for handling long loads in confined spaces ndash the multidirectional all-wheel drive IC en-gine powered Combilift Product de-velopment was swift however with an average of two new models being introduced each year and Combilift is now equally well known for its wide range of solutions which encompass-es pedestrian stacker trucks straddle carriears 2-way and 4-way sideloaders and VNA articulated forklifts

The new factory will be officially opened opened in April 2018 which coincides with another milestone - Combiliftrsquos

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Just recently Interroll launched a new software collaboration tool used mostly for After Sales Service Supply Network Africa spoke with Hilton Campbell Managing Director of Interroll SA to get his take on customer service and also hear more about how Interroll is driving to bring the innovation of conveyor technology to our very own markets

ldquoThe Interroll group has a key philos-ophy that is we need to be close to where our products are says Hiltonrdquo The proximity to the market is key to ensure that our products sold to our in-tegrators that ultimately end up in the distribution centers or in the airport or in the factoryrsquos of the end customer these customers can rely on Interroll for support in a fast and efficient way

Hilton comments ldquoI have a passion to make the global technology on offer from Interroll for the efficient handling of goods available in our own back yard This might sound easy as one only thinks about importing complete and ready-made goods absolutely not we want to manufacture and in some case locally assemble to offer the products quickly and cost effec-tively and with after sales supportrdquo

How Interroll achieves this makes them very unique In 2018 Interroll South Africa celebrates 20 years Itrsquos safe to say in their field they are the

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

INTE

RR

OLL

longest surviving international repre-sentative of conveyor components and technology that has stood the test of time This would not have been pos-sible without a fantastic loyal client base many companies they first sold to back in 1998 are today still buying from Interroll ldquotogether we run and growrdquo says Hilton Our customers are very loyal but also demanding this is OK because we have in our DNA core values that compliments this rela-tionship Our values include ldquoFast and Committedrdquo as well as ldquoEnvironment of Excellencerdquo amongst others

Our new collaboration tool for After sales Service is only one small tool to live our values The tool will allow both a local and global collaboration of global support With a simple e mail to zaserviceinterrollcom the mail is received by a team in SA and as-signed to the respective department for action locally and internationally From there we have a ldquoticketrdquo and the ticket is tracked with a specific time al-lowance from response to conclusion With this tool we are less dependent on a ldquofewrdquo and also avoid our own in-ternal inefficiencies that costs us and our customers money

This investment in service is key all professional integrators and end cus-tomers need piece of mind that when service is needed they can trust in their supplier In 2018 during our 20th year anniversary Interroll has many excit-ing activities planned both as a cele-bration but more importantly to also catapult Interroll in to the next growth phase Hilton concludes ldquowe will in-vest heavily into our factory local as-sembly and our people for training this is for both new products and new strategies to bring the global world even closer to soilrdquo

When asked how the demand for In-terroll type products will grow in the coming years Hilton was frank with his reply lsquoConsistent growth in our environment is by no means easy Not enough customers are investing they are simply in survival mode I can recall a few times when we have been asked to repair something where previously customers would replace There are some exceptions of course these are larger companies usually in the sector of Food and Beverage One customer we have dealt with since our inception comments today that he cannot cope with the demand they are howev-er in a niche market and operating in this sector Another is the automotive sector this sector shows some signs of activity and investment Our products offer a lot of diversity across a number of markets mostly in growing markets so growth is there but you need to fight for it in todayrsquos tough times

Interroll SA (Pty) Ltd

T +27 11 281 99 00E zasalesinterrollcom

W wwwinterrollcoza

WHAT DOES THIS TOOL OFFER

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Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

Weetabix Food Company has been awarded Standard Corporate Certification from CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement amp Supply) following an in-depth assessment that measured its procurement function against world-class standards

Weetabix is one of only 280 companies worldwide to have achieved the pres-tigious certification The robust and rigorous procurement processes are now allowing the organisation to strengthen its relationships with sup-pliers ndash 75 now consider Weetabix to operate a collaborative and innovative culture ndash and drive further improve-ment throughout the business

The processes have helped to deliver added value to both Weetabix and its suppliers through continuous improve-ment initiatives across the whole sup-ply chain These improvements have also allowed Weetabix to continue to meet the needs and adapt to the de-mands of customers and consumers in a changing breakfast market

Certification is testament to the jour-ney the Weetabix team has taken during the last seven years under the leadership of Anthony Bowdidge Head of Procurement

He says ldquoWhen we decided to em-bark on the certification process last year wersquod already step changed the way we worked internally and made some fantastic progress But we knew from internal feedback there were some further improvements we could make and CIPS offered a framework to take us to the next level It provided the structure we needed particularly around processes and continued peo-ple development

ldquoWe aligned our programme to the five dimensions of the CIPS assessment Leadership amp organisation Strategy People Processes amp Systems and Per-

Latimer in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom

ANTHONY CONCLUDES

ldquoResponsible sourcing and production is a key pillar of the Weetabix busi-ness We now have a robust platform that will ensure procurement main-tains a high level of impact across the organisation Wersquoll continue to evolve our processes and nurture our procurement talent over the next few years Wersquove already got our eye on Advanced CIPS Certificationrdquo

formance Management Each dimen-sion was assigned a sub-team within procurement which meant it was a real team effort from the beginning as every member of the function was in-volved throughout the entire journey This resulted in the excellent co-cre-ation of new policies and processes as well as enabling personal develop-ment and education for all involved

Whilst the certificate will be the thing that we will display and publicise proudly arguably the biggest impact will be the increased professional development of the teamrdquo

Alan Martin Head of CIPS Certifica-tion said ldquoWeetabix has been on a journey of continuous improvement over the past few years and wersquove witnessed throughout the assessment process a team that has built up it processes using the CIPS framework to achieve what is now an array of procurement best practices The value the business places on procurement and strong relationships the team has with the Executive Leaders of the organisation has ensured excellent compliance and in terms of content style and clarity the Weetabix CIPS submission was exceptional Wersquore delighted to award Weetabix with CIPS Corporate Certificationrdquo

There are 14 members of the Weet-abix procurement team that oversee over 800 suppliers and the export of Weetabix products from its UK sites to over 80 countries worldwide Weet-abix is renowned for sourcing all wheat for its Weetabix biscuits from within a 50 mile radius of its mills at Burton

T +27 12 345 6177F +27 (0) 12 345 3309E southafricacipsorg

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

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SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

227 Technical Support SSI Augmented Support Technicians on Call Global Spare Parts Service

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In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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36

rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

T +27 (0) 11 961 0700 E LisaDebeerparkercom W wwwparkercomza

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Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

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38

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | FORKLIFTS

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JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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42

Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

44

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Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

45

NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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46

porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

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in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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48

The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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49

KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

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ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

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FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

54

DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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ldquoThroughout the process we used this project as an opportunity to create blueprints for our Renewable

Energy programmes within our clientsrsquo environmentsrdquo

Managing Director Mr DSmith

Phase 2 saw the additional installation of a brand new solar carport system in the northern section of the Jasco Campus This upgrade saw the total PV generation of the Jasco Campus in-crease to 150kWp with an increase in invertor output power to 125kW AC

The solar powered system remains lsquotiedrsquo to the National Grid which en-ables seamless transition between both the traditional power source and the new solar generation Energy needs are primarily served by solar power and supported by the National Grid where needed In this way Nor-ris explains that in situations such as power outages the solar energy sys-tem is not a backup to traditional pow-er but rather a complementary source of clean energy In the event of power cuts Jasco Park still lsquofails-overrsquo to pet-rol generators to keep the datacentre operations running and ensure staff are still able to work ldquoThis begins with a thorough analysis of the current load and consumption levels the times of the day that demand peaks the tariffs that are being paid and so onrdquo

ldquoFrom this analysis we then look to

match a green energy solution to these needs and start quantifying the capex required versus the savings that are predicted over time Ultimately wersquore able to flesh out a full business case and predict a clear actual timeframerdquo

ldquoOur vision for this project is to show-case the opportunities presented by utilising solar energy and demonstrate tangibly to our clients and encourage other corporates to embrace clean en-ergyrdquo adds Norris

To this end Jasco considered the full ambit of civil engineering and con-struction needs The team settled on a cantilever system which doesnrsquotrsquo re-quire any unsightly poles in the front and ensures that cars cannot accident-ly bump into the structures This de-sign also creates a more aesthetic and futuristic feel to staff and visitors as theyrsquore welcomed into Jasco

The benefitsBy the end of the 2nd phase the team had effectively matched the Jasco Campus demand with a reliable supply of clean renewable energy

As a result of this initiative Jasco has reduced its maximum energy con-sumption demand by 27 and re-duced its electrical consumption from the National Grid by 33 Both reduc-tions have resulted in a significant fi-nancial savings even at todayrsquos tariff structure If these savings are project-ed forward with Eskomrsquos current plans to increase electricity costs by 20 per annum becomes obvious that Jasco has largely insulated itself against fu-ture tariff price shocks

ldquoOverall wersquove reduced the carbon footprint by 50rdquo reports Smith adding that the payback timeframe is pegged at 5-6 years but that if nation-al energy tariffs and carbon taxes rise higher than inflation that timeframe may be brought even further forward

During times of low energy consump-tion for the company such as week-ends Jasco Park actually becomes a net exporter of energy - now sell-ing energy back to the National Grid and creating a new growing revenue stream

ldquoMost importantly it has also empow

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13

ered us to have the right client con-versations as we can clearly show them the positive impact of solar - not just from a business perspec-tive but more broadly in addressing macroeconomic and climate change issuesrdquo says Smith

From their experiences with Jasco Park the firmrsquos Power Solutions amp Re-newable Energy team is able to focus on the engineering procurement and construction requirements for solar energy systems in high-end residen-tial commercial and small-scale util-ity projects

Renewable energy - which encom-passes primarily hydroelectricity wind solar and geothermal energy - now accounts for roughly 8 of total global energy generation As South Africa looks towards a fu-ture of electricity tariff hikes the ad-vent of carbon tax and a correspond-ing decline in the costs of solar Smith says a number of forces are converg-ing to stimulate the growth of solar energy in corporate South Africa

About the Jasco Group

Jasco delivers end-to-end best-of-breed solutions across the en-tire ICT Power Enterprise and Se-curity value chains Our services include solution design business consulting project management and logistics to manage the sup-ply installation and commission-ing of solutions and profession-al services to provide integration and customisation of solutions managed services support and maintenance Jascorsquos operat-ing divisions namely Intelligent Technologies Enterprise Carri-ers and Electrical Manufacturers deliver a range of solutions and services Intelligent Technologies delivers broadcast power data centres and Property Technology Management (PTM) solutions as well as Energy Optimisation and Co-location services a carrier

JASCO GROUP

T +27 11-2661547E makwengwatojascocozaW wwwjascocoza

-neutral co-location telecom-munications hub where the net-work infrastructure serves multi-ple service providers The Carrier business provides solutions and components for access and transmission networks as well as hi-sites The Enterprise business is a specialist in multiple disci-plines across numerous solu-tions including business com-munications contact centres IT Infrastructure surveillance and access control as well as fire de-tection and prevention solutions to name but a few Electrical Manufacturers delivers contract manufacturing of white goods

The Jasco Group has a national footprint with offices in Gauteng Western Cape Free State East-ern Cape and Kwa-Zulu Natal Other than South Africa the organisation features an office in Kenya to service the East Africa region and an office in Dubai to service the Middle East North-ern Africa (MENA) region It also trades in many sub-Saharan Afri-can countries with a special fo-cus on the Southern African De-velopment Community (SADC)

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THE

HIGH COST OF SUPPLY CHAIN GLITCHES

A glitch in its supply chain can cost an organisation up to 10 of its shareholder value and even put the company out of business warns in-ternational supply chain risk manage-ment specialist Gregory Schlegel

A professor at Lehigh University in the USA a renowned author and founder of the global Supply Chain Risk Man-agement Consortium Schlegel will be sharing his insights with Southern African supply chain professionals at the first ever Supply Chain Risk Management Summit which takes place in Johannesburg in February 2018 ldquoNever before has there been such exponential growth of supply chain complexity uncertainty and risk as we are seeing todayrdquo he stresses ldquoWith globalisation expanding at a remarkable rate supply chains have

moved into areas where they have never operated Research shows that if a business is not prepared even a single small to medium supply chain disruption can cost it as much as R6 million Most companies across the globe are experiencing an average of seven to 10 supply chain risk events a year ndash from port congestion to poor supplier performance and changing weather patterns This equates to an annual cost of R60 millionrdquo

Schlegel says that 25 of companies that experience a moderate to se-vere supply chain disruption go out of business around 18 months after that event ldquoIt is a sobering thought and not a statistic that we ever read about because few companies or brands want to advertise the fact that they were ruined because they were

not preparedrdquo he asserts

The Supply Chain Risk Management Consortium that Schlegel founded comprises 20 leading multinational organisations that are collaborating to develop skills solutions and meth-odologies to enable businesses to identify assess mitigate and manage enterprise risk In addition to his ex-perience as a supply chain executive for several Fortune 100 companies and supply chain executive consultant with IBM Schlegel is the co-author of the definitive book on the subject ldquoSupply Chain Risk Management An Emerging Disciplinerdquo

The inaugural Supply Chain Risk Man-agement Summit is being hosted by Bespoke a leading African contract-ing procurement and supply chain

Supply chain disruptions are widely regarded as one of the greatest risks facing manufacturers and have become a top concern of global insurance providers

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THE

HIGH COST OF SUPPLY CHAIN GLITCHES

management advisory and train-ing provider in partnership with Southern African supply chain and operations management association SAPICS

ldquoI met Professor Gregory Schlegel at the 2017 SAPICS Conference and was fortunate to attend one of his risk and resiliency workshops at the event Gregrsquos deep understanding of supply chain risk and resiliency prompted Bespoke to invite him back to South Africa in early 2018 to deliver a risk management workshop to one of our clients in the financial sector and to lead a three-day public programme entitled lsquoPragmatic Approaches to Supply Chain Risk and Resiliencyrsquordquo

The latter evolved into the inaugural Supply Chain Risk Management Sum-mit jointly created by Bespoke and SAPICS ldquoWe were already discuss-ing opportunities for collaboration and agreed to capitalise on Professor Schlegelrsquos visit and launch an excit-ing addition to the 2018 supply chain calendar We hope that the summit will become an annual feature eventrdquo Hillman expands

Outlining the significance and ben-efits of Bespokersquos partnership with SAPICS he says that it will bring leading practices in education as well as knowledge development and networking opportunities to SAPICS members and Bespoke clients across Southern Africa

The three-day Supply Chain Risk Management Summit also features a keynote address by motivational speaker author and entrepreneur Abel Mukwevho of The Abel Mukw-evho Organisation This event takes place from 12 to 14 February 2018 in Sandton Johannesburg For more information go tohttpwwwscm-riskcoza

ABOUT SAPICS

Southern Africa SAPICS builds op-erations management excellence in individuals and enterprises through superior education and training internationally recognised certifica-tions comprehensive resources and a country-wide network of accom-plished industry professionals

This network is ever expanding and now includes associates in other Af-rican countries SAPICS is proud to represent APICS (the global end-to-end supply chain association) as its exclusive premier channel partner in Sub-Saharan Africa

Established 40 years ago the annu-al SAPICS Conference is the lead-ing event in Africa for supply chain professionals The 2018 SAPICS Con-ference takes place in Cape Town from 10 to 13 June

Since its foundation in 1966 SAPICS has become the leading provider of knowledge in supply chain manage-ment production and operations in

Established in 2010 as a specialist procurement consultancy Bespoke has grown into a leading African pro-vider of contracting procurement and supply chain management advice and training Through our collabora-tive and amenable style we aim to respond proactively to the needs of our clients and to provide advisory and training solutions that encourage lasting relationships

Bespoke has consulted and deliv-ered skills development programmes to a number of public and private sector organisations where we have achieved true successes helping them transform their procurement and supply chain management oper-ations

ABOUT BESPOKE

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ScopeIn the previous article racking inspections were discussed This article will focus on the legal requirements of lifting machines used in the warehouse primarily lift trucks as well as the use of non-integrated work platforms (ldquoman-cagesrdquo) as mentioned in Driven Machinery Regulations

On June 24 2015 the Department of Labour(DoL) published the revision of the Driven Machinery Regulations 2015 (DMR) Following is a summary of the regulations that could have an influence on warehouse lifting equip-ment

18(1) ldquoNo user may use or permit the use of a lifting machine unless (b) it is conspicuously and clearly marked with the safe working load provided that when such safe working load varies with the conditions of use of the manufacturer a table showing the safe working load with re- gard to every variable condi- tion shall be posted by the user in a conspicuous place easily visible to the operatorrdquo

We have found several lift trucks marked with a Safe Working Load notice on the side of the mast There are 2 reasons why this does not comply to the requirements firstly

The notice is not immediately visible to the operator and secondly A lift truck has different capacities for different conditions The conditions change with lift height and load centres of loads

18(5) (a)

This subregulation requires the lift truck to be thoroughly inspected and tested by a Lifting Machinery Inspec-tor (LMI) annually This requirement is similar to the previous requirement

18(6) Notwithstanding subregulation (5) the user shall cause all ropes

chainshooks or other attaching devices sheaves brakes and safety devices forming an inte-

A major change was made regarding the 6 monthly inspections It is no longer required anymore for an LMI to perform the inspections but rather a competent person The following is the definition of a competent person

ldquoCompetent personrdquo means a per-son who has the knowledge training experience and qualifications specif-ic to the work performed provided that where appropriate qualifications and training are registered in terms of the provisions of the South African Qualifications Authority Act 1995 those qualifications and that training shall be deemed to be the required qualifications and trainingrdquo

The operator may determine the competency of the person responsible for the six monthly inspections based on training experience and specific qualifications For example the service providermaintenance person main-taining the lift trucks will be deemed to be competent It is therefore not necessary to use the services of an LMI

Driven Machinery Regulations ldquoThe user shall cause the en-tire installation and all work- ing parts of every lifting machine as well as ancil-lary lifting equipment used with the machine or device excluding lifting tackle to be subjected to a thorough examination and a perfor-mance test as prescribed by the standard to which the lifting machine was man-ufactured by a lifting ma-chinery inspector of a lift-ing machinery entity which shall determine the service-ability of the structures ropes machinery and safety devices before they are put into use and every time they are dismantled and re-erected and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 12 monthsrdquo

gral part of a lifting machine or hand powered lifting device to be subject-ed to a thorough examination by a competent person at intervals not ex-ceeding 6 months

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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42 Occasional useExamples of occasional use area) non-routine maintenance tasks for which it is impractical to hire pur- pose built access equipmentb) the replacement of light fittings in high-rise warehouses if the task is not carried out as part of periodic maintenance operationsc) tasks that would otherwise be car- ried out using less safe means of access such as ladders because it is impractical to hire purpose de- signed persons-lifting equipment due to the short duration and occa sional nature of the task for exam- ple clearing a blocked gutter andd) checking on high-level damage to racking suspected of causing an im- mediate risk or checking on the con- dition of damaged roof lights

3 In the case of a HLOP it is expect-ed of the operator to pick orders from the storage bays by walking away from his normal operating position onto the forks from the truck as not all HLOPrsquos are delivered with integrated plat-forms Although the operator should wear a safety harness it still creates a falling hazard

The operators of such trucks should consider installing a man-cage if the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) does not supply safe platforms to work from SANS 583 and OHSDirective 015 are essential

OHS Directive 015The OHS Directive 015 states the following ldquoSchedule of Conditions for Lift Trucksrdquo

18(8) No user shall require or permit any person to be moved or sup- ported by means of a lifting machine unless that machine is fitted with a man-cage designed and manufactured according to an approved SANS standard approved for that purpose by an inspector and after a risk assess- ment has been done

The DoL has published a Directive (OHS Directive 015) to all their offices as guidelines to the approv-al of man-cages What is important to note in this directive is

Machinery which may be ldquolifting ma-chinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of supporting or moving persons in sus-pension by means of a cradle for which no permission is required (eg High Lift Order Pickers (HLOP) and Turret Trucks) and

21

HLOP with man-cage

HLOP without man-cage

Turret Truck (VNA)

22 Machinery which may be ldquolifting machinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of moving or supporting of goods or materials for which permission is required (eg Counter-Balanced Lift Trucks)

Counter-Balance - Reach truck

Counter-Balance - Internal combustion

32 In the case of a lifting machine as contemplated in paragraph 21 above DMR 18(8) is not applica- ble33 In the case of lifting machines to be used for the purpose as con templated in paragraph 22 but which the user may occasionally due to lack of other suitable means or under unusual circum- stances want to use for the mov- ing or supporting of persons in suspension in a specially designed cradle DMR 18(8) is applicable and the approvalpermission of an inspector is required for such use

The approved SANS Standard for man-cages are SANS 583 Non-in-tegrated work platforms for occasional use on lift trucks Par 42 of SANS 583 gives examples of occasional use

1 The cradle is to be manufactured strictly in accordance with thedrawing supplied with the application2 It shall be enclosed on all 3 sides

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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to a height of al least 1 200 mm and the side on the mast side 2100mm above the cradle floor which shall be of a substantial construction and capable of supporting the designed maximum load safely

3 The cradle and all welding work shall be subjected to effective quality con-trol during its various stages of con-struction by a competent person who shall ensure compliance with condi-tion 1 and in addition that

31 all welding work is carried out by trained welders32 the welding work complies with an acceptable welding code33 the welding work is free of any de- fect likely to reduce its load carry- ing capacity and34 the welds are of such thickness that the allowable stresses for the welding rod in use is not exceed- ed when considering the dynamic and static forces the cradle is likely to be subjected to when in use4 The forklift truck used for that purpose must be examined by the person contemplated in condition 3 to ensure that it complies with

Typical man cage

the regulations before the lifting of persons may be permitted For successive lifts on the same day it need only be examined before the first lift The results of such exam inations must be entered into a record kept for that purpose on the premises5 The cradle shall be secured to the lift truck in such a manner that acciden tal disconnection of the cradle can- not take place6 Where reasonably practicable the cradle is to be provided with a switch electrically interlocking such cradle to the ignition of the lift truck to pre vent unexpected starting of the en- gine and movement of the lift truck whilst persons occupy the cradle7 The moving or supporting of person in suspension in the equipment shall only be done under the supervision of the person contemplated in para- graph 3 who shall ensure thatndash71 only trained and certified lift truck drivers are used in the operation72 the lift truck remains stationary whilst persons occupy the cradle 73 all persons occupying the cradle are secured to the cradle by means of full body safety harness

8 The maximum number of persons to be carried and the safe maximum load carrying capacity of the cradle for which it has been designed is to be conspicuously marked on the cradle

Pierre TerblancheT (012) 804 8244 E pierreterblanche2gmailcom W wwwculmencoza

26 Years Experience

Culmen Consultants

Tel (012) 804 8244 bull Fax (012) 804 1835 bull Email infoculmencoza bull Web wwwculmencoza

INSPECTION amp TESTING OF ALL LIFTING EQUIPMENT amp PRESSURE VESSELS TRAINING

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UJ Maritime students visit Durban harbour

For the past 17 years maritime students from the University of Johannesburg have been visiting the Durban harbour and associated businesses to gain an insiderrsquos view of the largest commercial port in South Africa Last year 18 stu-dents were fortunate enough to interact with various professionals and members of the maritime industry

After a very early departure from Jo-hannesburg the first stop for the day was MAN Truck and Bus plant in Pin-etown At the plant students gained an understanding of the essential functions of road transport in the operations of the port and linkages to the hinterland Familiar logistics concepts such as JIT and Kanban were demonstrated by observing the assem-bly line at Africarsquos first carbon-neutral truck production site

The tour then moved on to the NCT Durban Woodchip plant where bulk shipping operations were noted Plant engineer Derek Rall always an enthu-siastic host was a keen supporter of the studentrsquos race up the woodchip stack The day culminated in a visit to DSV one of the top freight forwarders in the world DSVrsquos acquisition of UTI Worldwide is a positive example of change management in a fragmented market

Despite the strong winds in Durban the enthusiasm to board a contain-ership the next day was not damp-enedAfter a safety briefing by Transnet at the Durban Container Ter-minal students were accompanied

on board the 8300 TEU Mediterra-nean Bridge vessel Language was no barrier to communication as the first officer demonstrated his passion for shipping by guiding the students through the bridge and engine room of the vessel With strict port regulations prohibiting the entry to the port and vessels this unforgettable experience was made possible through the kind permission of Captain Salvatore Sarno of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) South Africa

A visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals exposed the students to liquid bulk cargoes The handling of liquid cargoes is quite different to that of dry bulk or container handling and the complexi-ty of such operations were duly high-lighted The day ended with Kuehne amp Nagel the second largest freight forwarder in the world reinforcing val-ue-added visibility through digitisation and e-commerce

On the final day the students visited Tanker Services a division of Imperi-al logistics Thus the previous dayrsquos visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals was complete as the understanding of moving goods to the hinterland by

road transport was reflected upon As the tour drew to a close a harbour cruise and dinner sponsored by Strate-gnos and Imperial Health Services respectively was warmly welcomed The camaraderie developed amongst students the experience gained and the knowledge acquired on this tour is invaluable Appreciation is extended to Prof Johan du Plessis who tireless-ly makes this excursion possible every year

Students commented that they came on the tour thinking that they knew the maritime industry only to leave with a yearning to learn and explore more of this vast and valuable industry

UJ students on board the Mediterranean Bridge accompanied by Prof J du Plessis Ms S Nabee and Mr T Mbara

Sumayah NabeeT +27 11 559 3786W wwwujaczacbe

W wwwujaczatransport

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B

GREENAll stages of a productrsquos life cycle will influence a supply chainrsquos environment burden from resource extraction to manufacturing use and reuse final recycling or disposalBeyond this definition with adding the ldquogreenrdquo component it refers to green supply chain management (GSCM) which is defined as ldquogreen procure-ment green manufacturing green dis-tribution and reverse logisticsrdquo The idea of GSCM is to eliminate or min-imize waste (energy emissionschem-icalhazardous solid wastes) along supply chain

As a more systematic and integrated strategy GSCM has emerged as an important new innovation that helps organizations develop ldquowin-winrdquo strat-egies that achieve profit and market share objectives by lowering their en-vironmental risks and impacts while raising their ecological efficiencyThis has typically caused high integra-tion costs and diffusion is slow

GREEN PROCUREMENT

Green manufacturing is defined as production processes which use in-puts with relatively low environmen-tal impacts which are highly efficient and which generate little or no waste or pollution Green manufacturing can lead to lower raw material costs production efficiency gains reduced environmental and occupational safe-ty expenses and improved corporate image The findings in green manufacturing activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Hazardous substance control (1) Lead free ndash replace other substanc- es such as bismuth silver tin gold copper(2) Rinse parts with clean water instead of using chemicals and reuse water

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTIntroduction

Supply chain management is the coordination and management of a complex network of activities in-volved in delivering a finished product to the end-user or customer

AGreen procurement is defined as an environmental purchasing consist-ing of involvement in activities that include the reduction reuse and re-cycling of materials in the process of purchasing

Besides green procurement is a solu-tion for environmentally concerned and economically conservative busi-ness and a concept of acquiring a se-lection of products and services that minimizes environmental impact

The findings in green procurement ac-tivities of Thai manufacturers are pre-sented

Supplier selection (1) Purchase materials or parts only from ldquoGreen Partnersrdquo who satisfy green partner environmental quality standards and pass an au- dit process in following regulations for the environment-related sub- stances(2) Consider suppliers who acquire ISO14000 OHSAS18000 andor RoHS directives (3) Select suppliers who control haz- ardous substances in companyrsquos standard lists and obtain green certificate achievements

3Rs in procurement process(1) Reuse or recycle ndash paper parts container (plastic boxbag) (2) Order via email (paperless)

GREEN MANUFACTURING

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C

GREEN Plants collect used computers and par ts 50 from manufacturing plants 20 from community 20 from waste collectors and the rest 10 from privatepublic organization About 40 of disassembling parts are

All green activities in green supply chain management

GREEN MANUFACTURING

(3) Quality control in inputs at vendor site and recheck before process- ingEnergy-efficient technology(1) Reduce power consumption in products such as ramp loadun- load technology in HDD (2) Increase product life-span resulting in higher efficiency and productiv- ity (3) Improve machine uptime (4) Improve machine performance for example a process of solder jet bonding (using jet in soldering up to 2000 gold ballshr instead of pressing 500-700 gold ballshr)(5) Design product for example com- pact design with improved fea- tures yet using fewer resources to produce Strive for higher recyclability and recoverability for products as stipulated by WEEE directive product exterior using bio-based plastics achieves high level of fire retardancy3Rs and waste minimization (1) Promotes reuserecycle of parts (2) Enhance environmental conscious ness via 3Rs activities (3) Reduce indirect materials such as epoxy glue

GREEN DISTRIBUTION

Green distribution are consists of green packaging and green logistics Packaging characteristics such as size shape and materials have an impact on distribution because of their affect on the transport characteristics of the product Better packaging along with rearranged loading patterns can re-duce materials usage increase space utilization in the warehouse and in the trailer and reduce the amount of handling required [10] The findings in green distribution activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Green packaging (1) Downsize packaging (2) Use ldquogreenrdquo packaging materials (3) Cooperate with vendor to standard- ize packaging (4) Minimize material uses and time to unpack(5) Encourage and adopt returnable packaging methods

(6) Promote recycling and reuse pro- gramsGreen logisticstransportation (1) Deliver directly to user site (2) Use alternative fuel vehicles (3) Distribute products together rath- er than in smaller batches (4) Change to modal shift

D REVERSELOGISTICS

Reverse logistics is the process of re-trieving the product from the end con-sumer for the purposes of capturing value or proper disposal

Activities include collection combined inspectionselectionsorting re-pro-cessingdirect recoveryredistribution and disposal The findings in reverse logistics of stakeholders are presented

Waste collectors (called SaLeng) gather EOL computers from commu-nity privatepublic organization and used computer store then inspect se-lect and sort initially to get used parts which are shipped to disassemblyre cycle plants There is lack of obvious database about quantities and value provided in this stage

DISASSEMBLYRECYCLE

small electronic parts (eg IC diode transformer) and materials (metal glass plastic) which are derived and sold to big electronic markets The rest of it are shipped to recycle plants which recycle some precious metals like copper gold platinumFinal treatmentlandfill company has received the benefit of technology transfers technical and management assistance from USA The facility has industrial waste treatment and dis-posal systems for computer waste by secure landfill or stabilization and solidification systems (a process of detoxification and converting waste into a solid form before disposal in the landfill)

Mohamed Omar ElfaroukASCP Managing Director

T +2 01009198284 E Mohamedelfaroukascpegyptorg

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It is just over two years ago that Combilift announced its plans to invest euro46m in its new factory on a green field site on the edge of Monaghan Town What was once 40 hectares of industrial zoned land has been transformed into the companyrsquos new global HQ and is now the largest single manufacturing unit under one roof in Ireland

20th anniversary ldquoThe increased pro-duction capacity at the new premises will enable us to keep pace with the very full order books and we envisage doubling our output within the next few yearsrdquo said McVicar

The construction of the new factory has allowed Combilift to incorporate the latest and most innovative manu-facturing processes The entire design along lean principles including the ex-act material flow was mapped out long before building commenced The facil-ity includes a dedicated RampD centre and has four travelling assembly lines three moving paint lines an all-in-one plasma cutting machine centre and CNC press breaks Two automatic shot blasters have also been installed -un-usual for a forklift manufacturer where one shot blaster is usually the norm

Combiliftrsquos engineers are well aware of the corrosive effect the elements can have and put great importance on sur-face preparation to produce more ro-bust long life products

M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftcom

Combilift to incorporate latest innovative manufacturing processes in new factory

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This is Combiliftrsquos third ldquohomerdquo follow-ing its establishment in 1998 by Mar-tin McVicar and Robert Moffett and the size of the new facility (46000msup2) underlines the exceptional growth of a company which initially manufac-tured one niche model for handling long loads in confined spaces ndash the multidirectional all-wheel drive IC en-gine powered Combilift Product de-velopment was swift however with an average of two new models being introduced each year and Combilift is now equally well known for its wide range of solutions which encompass-es pedestrian stacker trucks straddle carriears 2-way and 4-way sideloaders and VNA articulated forklifts

The new factory will be officially opened opened in April 2018 which coincides with another milestone - Combiliftrsquos

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Just recently Interroll launched a new software collaboration tool used mostly for After Sales Service Supply Network Africa spoke with Hilton Campbell Managing Director of Interroll SA to get his take on customer service and also hear more about how Interroll is driving to bring the innovation of conveyor technology to our very own markets

ldquoThe Interroll group has a key philos-ophy that is we need to be close to where our products are says Hiltonrdquo The proximity to the market is key to ensure that our products sold to our in-tegrators that ultimately end up in the distribution centers or in the airport or in the factoryrsquos of the end customer these customers can rely on Interroll for support in a fast and efficient way

Hilton comments ldquoI have a passion to make the global technology on offer from Interroll for the efficient handling of goods available in our own back yard This might sound easy as one only thinks about importing complete and ready-made goods absolutely not we want to manufacture and in some case locally assemble to offer the products quickly and cost effec-tively and with after sales supportrdquo

How Interroll achieves this makes them very unique In 2018 Interroll South Africa celebrates 20 years Itrsquos safe to say in their field they are the

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

INTE

RR

OLL

longest surviving international repre-sentative of conveyor components and technology that has stood the test of time This would not have been pos-sible without a fantastic loyal client base many companies they first sold to back in 1998 are today still buying from Interroll ldquotogether we run and growrdquo says Hilton Our customers are very loyal but also demanding this is OK because we have in our DNA core values that compliments this rela-tionship Our values include ldquoFast and Committedrdquo as well as ldquoEnvironment of Excellencerdquo amongst others

Our new collaboration tool for After sales Service is only one small tool to live our values The tool will allow both a local and global collaboration of global support With a simple e mail to zaserviceinterrollcom the mail is received by a team in SA and as-signed to the respective department for action locally and internationally From there we have a ldquoticketrdquo and the ticket is tracked with a specific time al-lowance from response to conclusion With this tool we are less dependent on a ldquofewrdquo and also avoid our own in-ternal inefficiencies that costs us and our customers money

This investment in service is key all professional integrators and end cus-tomers need piece of mind that when service is needed they can trust in their supplier In 2018 during our 20th year anniversary Interroll has many excit-ing activities planned both as a cele-bration but more importantly to also catapult Interroll in to the next growth phase Hilton concludes ldquowe will in-vest heavily into our factory local as-sembly and our people for training this is for both new products and new strategies to bring the global world even closer to soilrdquo

When asked how the demand for In-terroll type products will grow in the coming years Hilton was frank with his reply lsquoConsistent growth in our environment is by no means easy Not enough customers are investing they are simply in survival mode I can recall a few times when we have been asked to repair something where previously customers would replace There are some exceptions of course these are larger companies usually in the sector of Food and Beverage One customer we have dealt with since our inception comments today that he cannot cope with the demand they are howev-er in a niche market and operating in this sector Another is the automotive sector this sector shows some signs of activity and investment Our products offer a lot of diversity across a number of markets mostly in growing markets so growth is there but you need to fight for it in todayrsquos tough times

Interroll SA (Pty) Ltd

T +27 11 281 99 00E zasalesinterrollcom

W wwwinterrollcoza

WHAT DOES THIS TOOL OFFER

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Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

Weetabix Food Company has been awarded Standard Corporate Certification from CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement amp Supply) following an in-depth assessment that measured its procurement function against world-class standards

Weetabix is one of only 280 companies worldwide to have achieved the pres-tigious certification The robust and rigorous procurement processes are now allowing the organisation to strengthen its relationships with sup-pliers ndash 75 now consider Weetabix to operate a collaborative and innovative culture ndash and drive further improve-ment throughout the business

The processes have helped to deliver added value to both Weetabix and its suppliers through continuous improve-ment initiatives across the whole sup-ply chain These improvements have also allowed Weetabix to continue to meet the needs and adapt to the de-mands of customers and consumers in a changing breakfast market

Certification is testament to the jour-ney the Weetabix team has taken during the last seven years under the leadership of Anthony Bowdidge Head of Procurement

He says ldquoWhen we decided to em-bark on the certification process last year wersquod already step changed the way we worked internally and made some fantastic progress But we knew from internal feedback there were some further improvements we could make and CIPS offered a framework to take us to the next level It provided the structure we needed particularly around processes and continued peo-ple development

ldquoWe aligned our programme to the five dimensions of the CIPS assessment Leadership amp organisation Strategy People Processes amp Systems and Per-

Latimer in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom

ANTHONY CONCLUDES

ldquoResponsible sourcing and production is a key pillar of the Weetabix busi-ness We now have a robust platform that will ensure procurement main-tains a high level of impact across the organisation Wersquoll continue to evolve our processes and nurture our procurement talent over the next few years Wersquove already got our eye on Advanced CIPS Certificationrdquo

formance Management Each dimen-sion was assigned a sub-team within procurement which meant it was a real team effort from the beginning as every member of the function was in-volved throughout the entire journey This resulted in the excellent co-cre-ation of new policies and processes as well as enabling personal develop-ment and education for all involved

Whilst the certificate will be the thing that we will display and publicise proudly arguably the biggest impact will be the increased professional development of the teamrdquo

Alan Martin Head of CIPS Certifica-tion said ldquoWeetabix has been on a journey of continuous improvement over the past few years and wersquove witnessed throughout the assessment process a team that has built up it processes using the CIPS framework to achieve what is now an array of procurement best practices The value the business places on procurement and strong relationships the team has with the Executive Leaders of the organisation has ensured excellent compliance and in terms of content style and clarity the Weetabix CIPS submission was exceptional Wersquore delighted to award Weetabix with CIPS Corporate Certificationrdquo

There are 14 members of the Weet-abix procurement team that oversee over 800 suppliers and the export of Weetabix products from its UK sites to over 80 countries worldwide Weet-abix is renowned for sourcing all wheat for its Weetabix biscuits from within a 50 mile radius of its mills at Burton

T +27 12 345 6177F +27 (0) 12 345 3309E southafricacipsorg

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

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SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

227 Technical Support SSI Augmented Support Technicians on Call Global Spare Parts Service

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In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

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Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

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Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

T +27 (0) 12 993 4509E rutmediantcozaW wwwmediantcoza

in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

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Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

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ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

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FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

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ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

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FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

54

DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

Page 13: SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA...Editors Note: I fell in love with the supply chain management profession and wanted to become an integral part of this exciting and dynamic profession, and

ered us to have the right client con-versations as we can clearly show them the positive impact of solar - not just from a business perspec-tive but more broadly in addressing macroeconomic and climate change issuesrdquo says Smith

From their experiences with Jasco Park the firmrsquos Power Solutions amp Re-newable Energy team is able to focus on the engineering procurement and construction requirements for solar energy systems in high-end residen-tial commercial and small-scale util-ity projects

Renewable energy - which encom-passes primarily hydroelectricity wind solar and geothermal energy - now accounts for roughly 8 of total global energy generation As South Africa looks towards a fu-ture of electricity tariff hikes the ad-vent of carbon tax and a correspond-ing decline in the costs of solar Smith says a number of forces are converg-ing to stimulate the growth of solar energy in corporate South Africa

About the Jasco Group

Jasco delivers end-to-end best-of-breed solutions across the en-tire ICT Power Enterprise and Se-curity value chains Our services include solution design business consulting project management and logistics to manage the sup-ply installation and commission-ing of solutions and profession-al services to provide integration and customisation of solutions managed services support and maintenance Jascorsquos operat-ing divisions namely Intelligent Technologies Enterprise Carri-ers and Electrical Manufacturers deliver a range of solutions and services Intelligent Technologies delivers broadcast power data centres and Property Technology Management (PTM) solutions as well as Energy Optimisation and Co-location services a carrier

JASCO GROUP

T +27 11-2661547E makwengwatojascocozaW wwwjascocoza

-neutral co-location telecom-munications hub where the net-work infrastructure serves multi-ple service providers The Carrier business provides solutions and components for access and transmission networks as well as hi-sites The Enterprise business is a specialist in multiple disci-plines across numerous solu-tions including business com-munications contact centres IT Infrastructure surveillance and access control as well as fire de-tection and prevention solutions to name but a few Electrical Manufacturers delivers contract manufacturing of white goods

The Jasco Group has a national footprint with offices in Gauteng Western Cape Free State East-ern Cape and Kwa-Zulu Natal Other than South Africa the organisation features an office in Kenya to service the East Africa region and an office in Dubai to service the Middle East North-ern Africa (MENA) region It also trades in many sub-Saharan Afri-can countries with a special fo-cus on the Southern African De-velopment Community (SADC)

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ONE ROPE HOISTTWO DESIGNSMANY POSIBILITIES

THE DMR MODULAR ROPE HOIST

Individuals needs require specific solutions With the DMR modular rope hoist you can benefit from flexibility in type of applications from stationary units to crane systems

CHOOSE FOR YOURSELFC-design or co-axial designFive sized with load capacities up to 50 tonsFoot-mount hoist low-headroom traveling hoist double rail crab and standard-headroom traveling hoistControls to meet your needs

Smart Demag SafeControl systemConventional contractor controlCustomerrsquos control system

Variable or two-stage switching elementsControl concept wired connection or radio control

wwwdemagcranescoza

15

THE

HIGH COST OF SUPPLY CHAIN GLITCHES

A glitch in its supply chain can cost an organisation up to 10 of its shareholder value and even put the company out of business warns in-ternational supply chain risk manage-ment specialist Gregory Schlegel

A professor at Lehigh University in the USA a renowned author and founder of the global Supply Chain Risk Man-agement Consortium Schlegel will be sharing his insights with Southern African supply chain professionals at the first ever Supply Chain Risk Management Summit which takes place in Johannesburg in February 2018 ldquoNever before has there been such exponential growth of supply chain complexity uncertainty and risk as we are seeing todayrdquo he stresses ldquoWith globalisation expanding at a remarkable rate supply chains have

moved into areas where they have never operated Research shows that if a business is not prepared even a single small to medium supply chain disruption can cost it as much as R6 million Most companies across the globe are experiencing an average of seven to 10 supply chain risk events a year ndash from port congestion to poor supplier performance and changing weather patterns This equates to an annual cost of R60 millionrdquo

Schlegel says that 25 of companies that experience a moderate to se-vere supply chain disruption go out of business around 18 months after that event ldquoIt is a sobering thought and not a statistic that we ever read about because few companies or brands want to advertise the fact that they were ruined because they were

not preparedrdquo he asserts

The Supply Chain Risk Management Consortium that Schlegel founded comprises 20 leading multinational organisations that are collaborating to develop skills solutions and meth-odologies to enable businesses to identify assess mitigate and manage enterprise risk In addition to his ex-perience as a supply chain executive for several Fortune 100 companies and supply chain executive consultant with IBM Schlegel is the co-author of the definitive book on the subject ldquoSupply Chain Risk Management An Emerging Disciplinerdquo

The inaugural Supply Chain Risk Man-agement Summit is being hosted by Bespoke a leading African contract-ing procurement and supply chain

Supply chain disruptions are widely regarded as one of the greatest risks facing manufacturers and have become a top concern of global insurance providers

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16

THE

HIGH COST OF SUPPLY CHAIN GLITCHES

management advisory and train-ing provider in partnership with Southern African supply chain and operations management association SAPICS

ldquoI met Professor Gregory Schlegel at the 2017 SAPICS Conference and was fortunate to attend one of his risk and resiliency workshops at the event Gregrsquos deep understanding of supply chain risk and resiliency prompted Bespoke to invite him back to South Africa in early 2018 to deliver a risk management workshop to one of our clients in the financial sector and to lead a three-day public programme entitled lsquoPragmatic Approaches to Supply Chain Risk and Resiliencyrsquordquo

The latter evolved into the inaugural Supply Chain Risk Management Sum-mit jointly created by Bespoke and SAPICS ldquoWe were already discuss-ing opportunities for collaboration and agreed to capitalise on Professor Schlegelrsquos visit and launch an excit-ing addition to the 2018 supply chain calendar We hope that the summit will become an annual feature eventrdquo Hillman expands

Outlining the significance and ben-efits of Bespokersquos partnership with SAPICS he says that it will bring leading practices in education as well as knowledge development and networking opportunities to SAPICS members and Bespoke clients across Southern Africa

The three-day Supply Chain Risk Management Summit also features a keynote address by motivational speaker author and entrepreneur Abel Mukwevho of The Abel Mukw-evho Organisation This event takes place from 12 to 14 February 2018 in Sandton Johannesburg For more information go tohttpwwwscm-riskcoza

ABOUT SAPICS

Southern Africa SAPICS builds op-erations management excellence in individuals and enterprises through superior education and training internationally recognised certifica-tions comprehensive resources and a country-wide network of accom-plished industry professionals

This network is ever expanding and now includes associates in other Af-rican countries SAPICS is proud to represent APICS (the global end-to-end supply chain association) as its exclusive premier channel partner in Sub-Saharan Africa

Established 40 years ago the annu-al SAPICS Conference is the lead-ing event in Africa for supply chain professionals The 2018 SAPICS Con-ference takes place in Cape Town from 10 to 13 June

Since its foundation in 1966 SAPICS has become the leading provider of knowledge in supply chain manage-ment production and operations in

Established in 2010 as a specialist procurement consultancy Bespoke has grown into a leading African pro-vider of contracting procurement and supply chain management advice and training Through our collabora-tive and amenable style we aim to respond proactively to the needs of our clients and to provide advisory and training solutions that encourage lasting relationships

Bespoke has consulted and deliv-ered skills development programmes to a number of public and private sector organisations where we have achieved true successes helping them transform their procurement and supply chain management oper-ations

ABOUT BESPOKE

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ScopeIn the previous article racking inspections were discussed This article will focus on the legal requirements of lifting machines used in the warehouse primarily lift trucks as well as the use of non-integrated work platforms (ldquoman-cagesrdquo) as mentioned in Driven Machinery Regulations

On June 24 2015 the Department of Labour(DoL) published the revision of the Driven Machinery Regulations 2015 (DMR) Following is a summary of the regulations that could have an influence on warehouse lifting equip-ment

18(1) ldquoNo user may use or permit the use of a lifting machine unless (b) it is conspicuously and clearly marked with the safe working load provided that when such safe working load varies with the conditions of use of the manufacturer a table showing the safe working load with re- gard to every variable condi- tion shall be posted by the user in a conspicuous place easily visible to the operatorrdquo

We have found several lift trucks marked with a Safe Working Load notice on the side of the mast There are 2 reasons why this does not comply to the requirements firstly

The notice is not immediately visible to the operator and secondly A lift truck has different capacities for different conditions The conditions change with lift height and load centres of loads

18(5) (a)

This subregulation requires the lift truck to be thoroughly inspected and tested by a Lifting Machinery Inspec-tor (LMI) annually This requirement is similar to the previous requirement

18(6) Notwithstanding subregulation (5) the user shall cause all ropes

chainshooks or other attaching devices sheaves brakes and safety devices forming an inte-

A major change was made regarding the 6 monthly inspections It is no longer required anymore for an LMI to perform the inspections but rather a competent person The following is the definition of a competent person

ldquoCompetent personrdquo means a per-son who has the knowledge training experience and qualifications specif-ic to the work performed provided that where appropriate qualifications and training are registered in terms of the provisions of the South African Qualifications Authority Act 1995 those qualifications and that training shall be deemed to be the required qualifications and trainingrdquo

The operator may determine the competency of the person responsible for the six monthly inspections based on training experience and specific qualifications For example the service providermaintenance person main-taining the lift trucks will be deemed to be competent It is therefore not necessary to use the services of an LMI

Driven Machinery Regulations ldquoThe user shall cause the en-tire installation and all work- ing parts of every lifting machine as well as ancil-lary lifting equipment used with the machine or device excluding lifting tackle to be subjected to a thorough examination and a perfor-mance test as prescribed by the standard to which the lifting machine was man-ufactured by a lifting ma-chinery inspector of a lift-ing machinery entity which shall determine the service-ability of the structures ropes machinery and safety devices before they are put into use and every time they are dismantled and re-erected and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 12 monthsrdquo

gral part of a lifting machine or hand powered lifting device to be subject-ed to a thorough examination by a competent person at intervals not ex-ceeding 6 months

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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19

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42 Occasional useExamples of occasional use area) non-routine maintenance tasks for which it is impractical to hire pur- pose built access equipmentb) the replacement of light fittings in high-rise warehouses if the task is not carried out as part of periodic maintenance operationsc) tasks that would otherwise be car- ried out using less safe means of access such as ladders because it is impractical to hire purpose de- signed persons-lifting equipment due to the short duration and occa sional nature of the task for exam- ple clearing a blocked gutter andd) checking on high-level damage to racking suspected of causing an im- mediate risk or checking on the con- dition of damaged roof lights

3 In the case of a HLOP it is expect-ed of the operator to pick orders from the storage bays by walking away from his normal operating position onto the forks from the truck as not all HLOPrsquos are delivered with integrated plat-forms Although the operator should wear a safety harness it still creates a falling hazard

The operators of such trucks should consider installing a man-cage if the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) does not supply safe platforms to work from SANS 583 and OHSDirective 015 are essential

OHS Directive 015The OHS Directive 015 states the following ldquoSchedule of Conditions for Lift Trucksrdquo

18(8) No user shall require or permit any person to be moved or sup- ported by means of a lifting machine unless that machine is fitted with a man-cage designed and manufactured according to an approved SANS standard approved for that purpose by an inspector and after a risk assess- ment has been done

The DoL has published a Directive (OHS Directive 015) to all their offices as guidelines to the approv-al of man-cages What is important to note in this directive is

Machinery which may be ldquolifting ma-chinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of supporting or moving persons in sus-pension by means of a cradle for which no permission is required (eg High Lift Order Pickers (HLOP) and Turret Trucks) and

21

HLOP with man-cage

HLOP without man-cage

Turret Truck (VNA)

22 Machinery which may be ldquolifting machinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of moving or supporting of goods or materials for which permission is required (eg Counter-Balanced Lift Trucks)

Counter-Balance - Reach truck

Counter-Balance - Internal combustion

32 In the case of a lifting machine as contemplated in paragraph 21 above DMR 18(8) is not applica- ble33 In the case of lifting machines to be used for the purpose as con templated in paragraph 22 but which the user may occasionally due to lack of other suitable means or under unusual circum- stances want to use for the mov- ing or supporting of persons in suspension in a specially designed cradle DMR 18(8) is applicable and the approvalpermission of an inspector is required for such use

The approved SANS Standard for man-cages are SANS 583 Non-in-tegrated work platforms for occasional use on lift trucks Par 42 of SANS 583 gives examples of occasional use

1 The cradle is to be manufactured strictly in accordance with thedrawing supplied with the application2 It shall be enclosed on all 3 sides

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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to a height of al least 1 200 mm and the side on the mast side 2100mm above the cradle floor which shall be of a substantial construction and capable of supporting the designed maximum load safely

3 The cradle and all welding work shall be subjected to effective quality con-trol during its various stages of con-struction by a competent person who shall ensure compliance with condi-tion 1 and in addition that

31 all welding work is carried out by trained welders32 the welding work complies with an acceptable welding code33 the welding work is free of any de- fect likely to reduce its load carry- ing capacity and34 the welds are of such thickness that the allowable stresses for the welding rod in use is not exceed- ed when considering the dynamic and static forces the cradle is likely to be subjected to when in use4 The forklift truck used for that purpose must be examined by the person contemplated in condition 3 to ensure that it complies with

Typical man cage

the regulations before the lifting of persons may be permitted For successive lifts on the same day it need only be examined before the first lift The results of such exam inations must be entered into a record kept for that purpose on the premises5 The cradle shall be secured to the lift truck in such a manner that acciden tal disconnection of the cradle can- not take place6 Where reasonably practicable the cradle is to be provided with a switch electrically interlocking such cradle to the ignition of the lift truck to pre vent unexpected starting of the en- gine and movement of the lift truck whilst persons occupy the cradle7 The moving or supporting of person in suspension in the equipment shall only be done under the supervision of the person contemplated in para- graph 3 who shall ensure thatndash71 only trained and certified lift truck drivers are used in the operation72 the lift truck remains stationary whilst persons occupy the cradle 73 all persons occupying the cradle are secured to the cradle by means of full body safety harness

8 The maximum number of persons to be carried and the safe maximum load carrying capacity of the cradle for which it has been designed is to be conspicuously marked on the cradle

Pierre TerblancheT (012) 804 8244 E pierreterblanche2gmailcom W wwwculmencoza

26 Years Experience

Culmen Consultants

Tel (012) 804 8244 bull Fax (012) 804 1835 bull Email infoculmencoza bull Web wwwculmencoza

INSPECTION amp TESTING OF ALL LIFTING EQUIPMENT amp PRESSURE VESSELS TRAINING

21

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22

UJ Maritime students visit Durban harbour

For the past 17 years maritime students from the University of Johannesburg have been visiting the Durban harbour and associated businesses to gain an insiderrsquos view of the largest commercial port in South Africa Last year 18 stu-dents were fortunate enough to interact with various professionals and members of the maritime industry

After a very early departure from Jo-hannesburg the first stop for the day was MAN Truck and Bus plant in Pin-etown At the plant students gained an understanding of the essential functions of road transport in the operations of the port and linkages to the hinterland Familiar logistics concepts such as JIT and Kanban were demonstrated by observing the assem-bly line at Africarsquos first carbon-neutral truck production site

The tour then moved on to the NCT Durban Woodchip plant where bulk shipping operations were noted Plant engineer Derek Rall always an enthu-siastic host was a keen supporter of the studentrsquos race up the woodchip stack The day culminated in a visit to DSV one of the top freight forwarders in the world DSVrsquos acquisition of UTI Worldwide is a positive example of change management in a fragmented market

Despite the strong winds in Durban the enthusiasm to board a contain-ership the next day was not damp-enedAfter a safety briefing by Transnet at the Durban Container Ter-minal students were accompanied

on board the 8300 TEU Mediterra-nean Bridge vessel Language was no barrier to communication as the first officer demonstrated his passion for shipping by guiding the students through the bridge and engine room of the vessel With strict port regulations prohibiting the entry to the port and vessels this unforgettable experience was made possible through the kind permission of Captain Salvatore Sarno of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) South Africa

A visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals exposed the students to liquid bulk cargoes The handling of liquid cargoes is quite different to that of dry bulk or container handling and the complexi-ty of such operations were duly high-lighted The day ended with Kuehne amp Nagel the second largest freight forwarder in the world reinforcing val-ue-added visibility through digitisation and e-commerce

On the final day the students visited Tanker Services a division of Imperi-al logistics Thus the previous dayrsquos visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals was complete as the understanding of moving goods to the hinterland by

road transport was reflected upon As the tour drew to a close a harbour cruise and dinner sponsored by Strate-gnos and Imperial Health Services respectively was warmly welcomed The camaraderie developed amongst students the experience gained and the knowledge acquired on this tour is invaluable Appreciation is extended to Prof Johan du Plessis who tireless-ly makes this excursion possible every year

Students commented that they came on the tour thinking that they knew the maritime industry only to leave with a yearning to learn and explore more of this vast and valuable industry

UJ students on board the Mediterranean Bridge accompanied by Prof J du Plessis Ms S Nabee and Mr T Mbara

Sumayah NabeeT +27 11 559 3786W wwwujaczacbe

W wwwujaczatransport

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23

B

GREENAll stages of a productrsquos life cycle will influence a supply chainrsquos environment burden from resource extraction to manufacturing use and reuse final recycling or disposalBeyond this definition with adding the ldquogreenrdquo component it refers to green supply chain management (GSCM) which is defined as ldquogreen procure-ment green manufacturing green dis-tribution and reverse logisticsrdquo The idea of GSCM is to eliminate or min-imize waste (energy emissionschem-icalhazardous solid wastes) along supply chain

As a more systematic and integrated strategy GSCM has emerged as an important new innovation that helps organizations develop ldquowin-winrdquo strat-egies that achieve profit and market share objectives by lowering their en-vironmental risks and impacts while raising their ecological efficiencyThis has typically caused high integra-tion costs and diffusion is slow

GREEN PROCUREMENT

Green manufacturing is defined as production processes which use in-puts with relatively low environmen-tal impacts which are highly efficient and which generate little or no waste or pollution Green manufacturing can lead to lower raw material costs production efficiency gains reduced environmental and occupational safe-ty expenses and improved corporate image The findings in green manufacturing activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Hazardous substance control (1) Lead free ndash replace other substanc- es such as bismuth silver tin gold copper(2) Rinse parts with clean water instead of using chemicals and reuse water

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTIntroduction

Supply chain management is the coordination and management of a complex network of activities in-volved in delivering a finished product to the end-user or customer

AGreen procurement is defined as an environmental purchasing consist-ing of involvement in activities that include the reduction reuse and re-cycling of materials in the process of purchasing

Besides green procurement is a solu-tion for environmentally concerned and economically conservative busi-ness and a concept of acquiring a se-lection of products and services that minimizes environmental impact

The findings in green procurement ac-tivities of Thai manufacturers are pre-sented

Supplier selection (1) Purchase materials or parts only from ldquoGreen Partnersrdquo who satisfy green partner environmental quality standards and pass an au- dit process in following regulations for the environment-related sub- stances(2) Consider suppliers who acquire ISO14000 OHSAS18000 andor RoHS directives (3) Select suppliers who control haz- ardous substances in companyrsquos standard lists and obtain green certificate achievements

3Rs in procurement process(1) Reuse or recycle ndash paper parts container (plastic boxbag) (2) Order via email (paperless)

GREEN MANUFACTURING

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24

C

GREEN Plants collect used computers and par ts 50 from manufacturing plants 20 from community 20 from waste collectors and the rest 10 from privatepublic organization About 40 of disassembling parts are

All green activities in green supply chain management

GREEN MANUFACTURING

(3) Quality control in inputs at vendor site and recheck before process- ingEnergy-efficient technology(1) Reduce power consumption in products such as ramp loadun- load technology in HDD (2) Increase product life-span resulting in higher efficiency and productiv- ity (3) Improve machine uptime (4) Improve machine performance for example a process of solder jet bonding (using jet in soldering up to 2000 gold ballshr instead of pressing 500-700 gold ballshr)(5) Design product for example com- pact design with improved fea- tures yet using fewer resources to produce Strive for higher recyclability and recoverability for products as stipulated by WEEE directive product exterior using bio-based plastics achieves high level of fire retardancy3Rs and waste minimization (1) Promotes reuserecycle of parts (2) Enhance environmental conscious ness via 3Rs activities (3) Reduce indirect materials such as epoxy glue

GREEN DISTRIBUTION

Green distribution are consists of green packaging and green logistics Packaging characteristics such as size shape and materials have an impact on distribution because of their affect on the transport characteristics of the product Better packaging along with rearranged loading patterns can re-duce materials usage increase space utilization in the warehouse and in the trailer and reduce the amount of handling required [10] The findings in green distribution activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Green packaging (1) Downsize packaging (2) Use ldquogreenrdquo packaging materials (3) Cooperate with vendor to standard- ize packaging (4) Minimize material uses and time to unpack(5) Encourage and adopt returnable packaging methods

(6) Promote recycling and reuse pro- gramsGreen logisticstransportation (1) Deliver directly to user site (2) Use alternative fuel vehicles (3) Distribute products together rath- er than in smaller batches (4) Change to modal shift

D REVERSELOGISTICS

Reverse logistics is the process of re-trieving the product from the end con-sumer for the purposes of capturing value or proper disposal

Activities include collection combined inspectionselectionsorting re-pro-cessingdirect recoveryredistribution and disposal The findings in reverse logistics of stakeholders are presented

Waste collectors (called SaLeng) gather EOL computers from commu-nity privatepublic organization and used computer store then inspect se-lect and sort initially to get used parts which are shipped to disassemblyre cycle plants There is lack of obvious database about quantities and value provided in this stage

DISASSEMBLYRECYCLE

small electronic parts (eg IC diode transformer) and materials (metal glass plastic) which are derived and sold to big electronic markets The rest of it are shipped to recycle plants which recycle some precious metals like copper gold platinumFinal treatmentlandfill company has received the benefit of technology transfers technical and management assistance from USA The facility has industrial waste treatment and dis-posal systems for computer waste by secure landfill or stabilization and solidification systems (a process of detoxification and converting waste into a solid form before disposal in the landfill)

Mohamed Omar ElfaroukASCP Managing Director

T +2 01009198284 E Mohamedelfaroukascpegyptorg

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It is just over two years ago that Combilift announced its plans to invest euro46m in its new factory on a green field site on the edge of Monaghan Town What was once 40 hectares of industrial zoned land has been transformed into the companyrsquos new global HQ and is now the largest single manufacturing unit under one roof in Ireland

20th anniversary ldquoThe increased pro-duction capacity at the new premises will enable us to keep pace with the very full order books and we envisage doubling our output within the next few yearsrdquo said McVicar

The construction of the new factory has allowed Combilift to incorporate the latest and most innovative manu-facturing processes The entire design along lean principles including the ex-act material flow was mapped out long before building commenced The facil-ity includes a dedicated RampD centre and has four travelling assembly lines three moving paint lines an all-in-one plasma cutting machine centre and CNC press breaks Two automatic shot blasters have also been installed -un-usual for a forklift manufacturer where one shot blaster is usually the norm

Combiliftrsquos engineers are well aware of the corrosive effect the elements can have and put great importance on sur-face preparation to produce more ro-bust long life products

M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftcom

Combilift to incorporate latest innovative manufacturing processes in new factory

27

This is Combiliftrsquos third ldquohomerdquo follow-ing its establishment in 1998 by Mar-tin McVicar and Robert Moffett and the size of the new facility (46000msup2) underlines the exceptional growth of a company which initially manufac-tured one niche model for handling long loads in confined spaces ndash the multidirectional all-wheel drive IC en-gine powered Combilift Product de-velopment was swift however with an average of two new models being introduced each year and Combilift is now equally well known for its wide range of solutions which encompass-es pedestrian stacker trucks straddle carriears 2-way and 4-way sideloaders and VNA articulated forklifts

The new factory will be officially opened opened in April 2018 which coincides with another milestone - Combiliftrsquos

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Just recently Interroll launched a new software collaboration tool used mostly for After Sales Service Supply Network Africa spoke with Hilton Campbell Managing Director of Interroll SA to get his take on customer service and also hear more about how Interroll is driving to bring the innovation of conveyor technology to our very own markets

ldquoThe Interroll group has a key philos-ophy that is we need to be close to where our products are says Hiltonrdquo The proximity to the market is key to ensure that our products sold to our in-tegrators that ultimately end up in the distribution centers or in the airport or in the factoryrsquos of the end customer these customers can rely on Interroll for support in a fast and efficient way

Hilton comments ldquoI have a passion to make the global technology on offer from Interroll for the efficient handling of goods available in our own back yard This might sound easy as one only thinks about importing complete and ready-made goods absolutely not we want to manufacture and in some case locally assemble to offer the products quickly and cost effec-tively and with after sales supportrdquo

How Interroll achieves this makes them very unique In 2018 Interroll South Africa celebrates 20 years Itrsquos safe to say in their field they are the

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

INTE

RR

OLL

longest surviving international repre-sentative of conveyor components and technology that has stood the test of time This would not have been pos-sible without a fantastic loyal client base many companies they first sold to back in 1998 are today still buying from Interroll ldquotogether we run and growrdquo says Hilton Our customers are very loyal but also demanding this is OK because we have in our DNA core values that compliments this rela-tionship Our values include ldquoFast and Committedrdquo as well as ldquoEnvironment of Excellencerdquo amongst others

Our new collaboration tool for After sales Service is only one small tool to live our values The tool will allow both a local and global collaboration of global support With a simple e mail to zaserviceinterrollcom the mail is received by a team in SA and as-signed to the respective department for action locally and internationally From there we have a ldquoticketrdquo and the ticket is tracked with a specific time al-lowance from response to conclusion With this tool we are less dependent on a ldquofewrdquo and also avoid our own in-ternal inefficiencies that costs us and our customers money

This investment in service is key all professional integrators and end cus-tomers need piece of mind that when service is needed they can trust in their supplier In 2018 during our 20th year anniversary Interroll has many excit-ing activities planned both as a cele-bration but more importantly to also catapult Interroll in to the next growth phase Hilton concludes ldquowe will in-vest heavily into our factory local as-sembly and our people for training this is for both new products and new strategies to bring the global world even closer to soilrdquo

When asked how the demand for In-terroll type products will grow in the coming years Hilton was frank with his reply lsquoConsistent growth in our environment is by no means easy Not enough customers are investing they are simply in survival mode I can recall a few times when we have been asked to repair something where previously customers would replace There are some exceptions of course these are larger companies usually in the sector of Food and Beverage One customer we have dealt with since our inception comments today that he cannot cope with the demand they are howev-er in a niche market and operating in this sector Another is the automotive sector this sector shows some signs of activity and investment Our products offer a lot of diversity across a number of markets mostly in growing markets so growth is there but you need to fight for it in todayrsquos tough times

Interroll SA (Pty) Ltd

T +27 11 281 99 00E zasalesinterrollcom

W wwwinterrollcoza

WHAT DOES THIS TOOL OFFER

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Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

Weetabix Food Company has been awarded Standard Corporate Certification from CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement amp Supply) following an in-depth assessment that measured its procurement function against world-class standards

Weetabix is one of only 280 companies worldwide to have achieved the pres-tigious certification The robust and rigorous procurement processes are now allowing the organisation to strengthen its relationships with sup-pliers ndash 75 now consider Weetabix to operate a collaborative and innovative culture ndash and drive further improve-ment throughout the business

The processes have helped to deliver added value to both Weetabix and its suppliers through continuous improve-ment initiatives across the whole sup-ply chain These improvements have also allowed Weetabix to continue to meet the needs and adapt to the de-mands of customers and consumers in a changing breakfast market

Certification is testament to the jour-ney the Weetabix team has taken during the last seven years under the leadership of Anthony Bowdidge Head of Procurement

He says ldquoWhen we decided to em-bark on the certification process last year wersquod already step changed the way we worked internally and made some fantastic progress But we knew from internal feedback there were some further improvements we could make and CIPS offered a framework to take us to the next level It provided the structure we needed particularly around processes and continued peo-ple development

ldquoWe aligned our programme to the five dimensions of the CIPS assessment Leadership amp organisation Strategy People Processes amp Systems and Per-

Latimer in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom

ANTHONY CONCLUDES

ldquoResponsible sourcing and production is a key pillar of the Weetabix busi-ness We now have a robust platform that will ensure procurement main-tains a high level of impact across the organisation Wersquoll continue to evolve our processes and nurture our procurement talent over the next few years Wersquove already got our eye on Advanced CIPS Certificationrdquo

formance Management Each dimen-sion was assigned a sub-team within procurement which meant it was a real team effort from the beginning as every member of the function was in-volved throughout the entire journey This resulted in the excellent co-cre-ation of new policies and processes as well as enabling personal develop-ment and education for all involved

Whilst the certificate will be the thing that we will display and publicise proudly arguably the biggest impact will be the increased professional development of the teamrdquo

Alan Martin Head of CIPS Certifica-tion said ldquoWeetabix has been on a journey of continuous improvement over the past few years and wersquove witnessed throughout the assessment process a team that has built up it processes using the CIPS framework to achieve what is now an array of procurement best practices The value the business places on procurement and strong relationships the team has with the Executive Leaders of the organisation has ensured excellent compliance and in terms of content style and clarity the Weetabix CIPS submission was exceptional Wersquore delighted to award Weetabix with CIPS Corporate Certificationrdquo

There are 14 members of the Weet-abix procurement team that oversee over 800 suppliers and the export of Weetabix products from its UK sites to over 80 countries worldwide Weet-abix is renowned for sourcing all wheat for its Weetabix biscuits from within a 50 mile radius of its mills at Burton

T +27 12 345 6177F +27 (0) 12 345 3309E southafricacipsorg

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

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SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

227 Technical Support SSI Augmented Support Technicians on Call Global Spare Parts Service

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35

In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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36

rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

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Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | FORKLIFTS

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JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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T (011) 445 1600E slubbebwlogcom W wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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46

porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

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in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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49

KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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51

AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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52

CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

53

CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

54

DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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15

THE

HIGH COST OF SUPPLY CHAIN GLITCHES

A glitch in its supply chain can cost an organisation up to 10 of its shareholder value and even put the company out of business warns in-ternational supply chain risk manage-ment specialist Gregory Schlegel

A professor at Lehigh University in the USA a renowned author and founder of the global Supply Chain Risk Man-agement Consortium Schlegel will be sharing his insights with Southern African supply chain professionals at the first ever Supply Chain Risk Management Summit which takes place in Johannesburg in February 2018 ldquoNever before has there been such exponential growth of supply chain complexity uncertainty and risk as we are seeing todayrdquo he stresses ldquoWith globalisation expanding at a remarkable rate supply chains have

moved into areas where they have never operated Research shows that if a business is not prepared even a single small to medium supply chain disruption can cost it as much as R6 million Most companies across the globe are experiencing an average of seven to 10 supply chain risk events a year ndash from port congestion to poor supplier performance and changing weather patterns This equates to an annual cost of R60 millionrdquo

Schlegel says that 25 of companies that experience a moderate to se-vere supply chain disruption go out of business around 18 months after that event ldquoIt is a sobering thought and not a statistic that we ever read about because few companies or brands want to advertise the fact that they were ruined because they were

not preparedrdquo he asserts

The Supply Chain Risk Management Consortium that Schlegel founded comprises 20 leading multinational organisations that are collaborating to develop skills solutions and meth-odologies to enable businesses to identify assess mitigate and manage enterprise risk In addition to his ex-perience as a supply chain executive for several Fortune 100 companies and supply chain executive consultant with IBM Schlegel is the co-author of the definitive book on the subject ldquoSupply Chain Risk Management An Emerging Disciplinerdquo

The inaugural Supply Chain Risk Man-agement Summit is being hosted by Bespoke a leading African contract-ing procurement and supply chain

Supply chain disruptions are widely regarded as one of the greatest risks facing manufacturers and have become a top concern of global insurance providers

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16

THE

HIGH COST OF SUPPLY CHAIN GLITCHES

management advisory and train-ing provider in partnership with Southern African supply chain and operations management association SAPICS

ldquoI met Professor Gregory Schlegel at the 2017 SAPICS Conference and was fortunate to attend one of his risk and resiliency workshops at the event Gregrsquos deep understanding of supply chain risk and resiliency prompted Bespoke to invite him back to South Africa in early 2018 to deliver a risk management workshop to one of our clients in the financial sector and to lead a three-day public programme entitled lsquoPragmatic Approaches to Supply Chain Risk and Resiliencyrsquordquo

The latter evolved into the inaugural Supply Chain Risk Management Sum-mit jointly created by Bespoke and SAPICS ldquoWe were already discuss-ing opportunities for collaboration and agreed to capitalise on Professor Schlegelrsquos visit and launch an excit-ing addition to the 2018 supply chain calendar We hope that the summit will become an annual feature eventrdquo Hillman expands

Outlining the significance and ben-efits of Bespokersquos partnership with SAPICS he says that it will bring leading practices in education as well as knowledge development and networking opportunities to SAPICS members and Bespoke clients across Southern Africa

The three-day Supply Chain Risk Management Summit also features a keynote address by motivational speaker author and entrepreneur Abel Mukwevho of The Abel Mukw-evho Organisation This event takes place from 12 to 14 February 2018 in Sandton Johannesburg For more information go tohttpwwwscm-riskcoza

ABOUT SAPICS

Southern Africa SAPICS builds op-erations management excellence in individuals and enterprises through superior education and training internationally recognised certifica-tions comprehensive resources and a country-wide network of accom-plished industry professionals

This network is ever expanding and now includes associates in other Af-rican countries SAPICS is proud to represent APICS (the global end-to-end supply chain association) as its exclusive premier channel partner in Sub-Saharan Africa

Established 40 years ago the annu-al SAPICS Conference is the lead-ing event in Africa for supply chain professionals The 2018 SAPICS Con-ference takes place in Cape Town from 10 to 13 June

Since its foundation in 1966 SAPICS has become the leading provider of knowledge in supply chain manage-ment production and operations in

Established in 2010 as a specialist procurement consultancy Bespoke has grown into a leading African pro-vider of contracting procurement and supply chain management advice and training Through our collabora-tive and amenable style we aim to respond proactively to the needs of our clients and to provide advisory and training solutions that encourage lasting relationships

Bespoke has consulted and deliv-ered skills development programmes to a number of public and private sector organisations where we have achieved true successes helping them transform their procurement and supply chain management oper-ations

ABOUT BESPOKE

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ScopeIn the previous article racking inspections were discussed This article will focus on the legal requirements of lifting machines used in the warehouse primarily lift trucks as well as the use of non-integrated work platforms (ldquoman-cagesrdquo) as mentioned in Driven Machinery Regulations

On June 24 2015 the Department of Labour(DoL) published the revision of the Driven Machinery Regulations 2015 (DMR) Following is a summary of the regulations that could have an influence on warehouse lifting equip-ment

18(1) ldquoNo user may use or permit the use of a lifting machine unless (b) it is conspicuously and clearly marked with the safe working load provided that when such safe working load varies with the conditions of use of the manufacturer a table showing the safe working load with re- gard to every variable condi- tion shall be posted by the user in a conspicuous place easily visible to the operatorrdquo

We have found several lift trucks marked with a Safe Working Load notice on the side of the mast There are 2 reasons why this does not comply to the requirements firstly

The notice is not immediately visible to the operator and secondly A lift truck has different capacities for different conditions The conditions change with lift height and load centres of loads

18(5) (a)

This subregulation requires the lift truck to be thoroughly inspected and tested by a Lifting Machinery Inspec-tor (LMI) annually This requirement is similar to the previous requirement

18(6) Notwithstanding subregulation (5) the user shall cause all ropes

chainshooks or other attaching devices sheaves brakes and safety devices forming an inte-

A major change was made regarding the 6 monthly inspections It is no longer required anymore for an LMI to perform the inspections but rather a competent person The following is the definition of a competent person

ldquoCompetent personrdquo means a per-son who has the knowledge training experience and qualifications specif-ic to the work performed provided that where appropriate qualifications and training are registered in terms of the provisions of the South African Qualifications Authority Act 1995 those qualifications and that training shall be deemed to be the required qualifications and trainingrdquo

The operator may determine the competency of the person responsible for the six monthly inspections based on training experience and specific qualifications For example the service providermaintenance person main-taining the lift trucks will be deemed to be competent It is therefore not necessary to use the services of an LMI

Driven Machinery Regulations ldquoThe user shall cause the en-tire installation and all work- ing parts of every lifting machine as well as ancil-lary lifting equipment used with the machine or device excluding lifting tackle to be subjected to a thorough examination and a perfor-mance test as prescribed by the standard to which the lifting machine was man-ufactured by a lifting ma-chinery inspector of a lift-ing machinery entity which shall determine the service-ability of the structures ropes machinery and safety devices before they are put into use and every time they are dismantled and re-erected and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 12 monthsrdquo

gral part of a lifting machine or hand powered lifting device to be subject-ed to a thorough examination by a competent person at intervals not ex-ceeding 6 months

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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19

20

42 Occasional useExamples of occasional use area) non-routine maintenance tasks for which it is impractical to hire pur- pose built access equipmentb) the replacement of light fittings in high-rise warehouses if the task is not carried out as part of periodic maintenance operationsc) tasks that would otherwise be car- ried out using less safe means of access such as ladders because it is impractical to hire purpose de- signed persons-lifting equipment due to the short duration and occa sional nature of the task for exam- ple clearing a blocked gutter andd) checking on high-level damage to racking suspected of causing an im- mediate risk or checking on the con- dition of damaged roof lights

3 In the case of a HLOP it is expect-ed of the operator to pick orders from the storage bays by walking away from his normal operating position onto the forks from the truck as not all HLOPrsquos are delivered with integrated plat-forms Although the operator should wear a safety harness it still creates a falling hazard

The operators of such trucks should consider installing a man-cage if the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) does not supply safe platforms to work from SANS 583 and OHSDirective 015 are essential

OHS Directive 015The OHS Directive 015 states the following ldquoSchedule of Conditions for Lift Trucksrdquo

18(8) No user shall require or permit any person to be moved or sup- ported by means of a lifting machine unless that machine is fitted with a man-cage designed and manufactured according to an approved SANS standard approved for that purpose by an inspector and after a risk assess- ment has been done

The DoL has published a Directive (OHS Directive 015) to all their offices as guidelines to the approv-al of man-cages What is important to note in this directive is

Machinery which may be ldquolifting ma-chinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of supporting or moving persons in sus-pension by means of a cradle for which no permission is required (eg High Lift Order Pickers (HLOP) and Turret Trucks) and

21

HLOP with man-cage

HLOP without man-cage

Turret Truck (VNA)

22 Machinery which may be ldquolifting machinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of moving or supporting of goods or materials for which permission is required (eg Counter-Balanced Lift Trucks)

Counter-Balance - Reach truck

Counter-Balance - Internal combustion

32 In the case of a lifting machine as contemplated in paragraph 21 above DMR 18(8) is not applica- ble33 In the case of lifting machines to be used for the purpose as con templated in paragraph 22 but which the user may occasionally due to lack of other suitable means or under unusual circum- stances want to use for the mov- ing or supporting of persons in suspension in a specially designed cradle DMR 18(8) is applicable and the approvalpermission of an inspector is required for such use

The approved SANS Standard for man-cages are SANS 583 Non-in-tegrated work platforms for occasional use on lift trucks Par 42 of SANS 583 gives examples of occasional use

1 The cradle is to be manufactured strictly in accordance with thedrawing supplied with the application2 It shall be enclosed on all 3 sides

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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to a height of al least 1 200 mm and the side on the mast side 2100mm above the cradle floor which shall be of a substantial construction and capable of supporting the designed maximum load safely

3 The cradle and all welding work shall be subjected to effective quality con-trol during its various stages of con-struction by a competent person who shall ensure compliance with condi-tion 1 and in addition that

31 all welding work is carried out by trained welders32 the welding work complies with an acceptable welding code33 the welding work is free of any de- fect likely to reduce its load carry- ing capacity and34 the welds are of such thickness that the allowable stresses for the welding rod in use is not exceed- ed when considering the dynamic and static forces the cradle is likely to be subjected to when in use4 The forklift truck used for that purpose must be examined by the person contemplated in condition 3 to ensure that it complies with

Typical man cage

the regulations before the lifting of persons may be permitted For successive lifts on the same day it need only be examined before the first lift The results of such exam inations must be entered into a record kept for that purpose on the premises5 The cradle shall be secured to the lift truck in such a manner that acciden tal disconnection of the cradle can- not take place6 Where reasonably practicable the cradle is to be provided with a switch electrically interlocking such cradle to the ignition of the lift truck to pre vent unexpected starting of the en- gine and movement of the lift truck whilst persons occupy the cradle7 The moving or supporting of person in suspension in the equipment shall only be done under the supervision of the person contemplated in para- graph 3 who shall ensure thatndash71 only trained and certified lift truck drivers are used in the operation72 the lift truck remains stationary whilst persons occupy the cradle 73 all persons occupying the cradle are secured to the cradle by means of full body safety harness

8 The maximum number of persons to be carried and the safe maximum load carrying capacity of the cradle for which it has been designed is to be conspicuously marked on the cradle

Pierre TerblancheT (012) 804 8244 E pierreterblanche2gmailcom W wwwculmencoza

26 Years Experience

Culmen Consultants

Tel (012) 804 8244 bull Fax (012) 804 1835 bull Email infoculmencoza bull Web wwwculmencoza

INSPECTION amp TESTING OF ALL LIFTING EQUIPMENT amp PRESSURE VESSELS TRAINING

21

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22

UJ Maritime students visit Durban harbour

For the past 17 years maritime students from the University of Johannesburg have been visiting the Durban harbour and associated businesses to gain an insiderrsquos view of the largest commercial port in South Africa Last year 18 stu-dents were fortunate enough to interact with various professionals and members of the maritime industry

After a very early departure from Jo-hannesburg the first stop for the day was MAN Truck and Bus plant in Pin-etown At the plant students gained an understanding of the essential functions of road transport in the operations of the port and linkages to the hinterland Familiar logistics concepts such as JIT and Kanban were demonstrated by observing the assem-bly line at Africarsquos first carbon-neutral truck production site

The tour then moved on to the NCT Durban Woodchip plant where bulk shipping operations were noted Plant engineer Derek Rall always an enthu-siastic host was a keen supporter of the studentrsquos race up the woodchip stack The day culminated in a visit to DSV one of the top freight forwarders in the world DSVrsquos acquisition of UTI Worldwide is a positive example of change management in a fragmented market

Despite the strong winds in Durban the enthusiasm to board a contain-ership the next day was not damp-enedAfter a safety briefing by Transnet at the Durban Container Ter-minal students were accompanied

on board the 8300 TEU Mediterra-nean Bridge vessel Language was no barrier to communication as the first officer demonstrated his passion for shipping by guiding the students through the bridge and engine room of the vessel With strict port regulations prohibiting the entry to the port and vessels this unforgettable experience was made possible through the kind permission of Captain Salvatore Sarno of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) South Africa

A visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals exposed the students to liquid bulk cargoes The handling of liquid cargoes is quite different to that of dry bulk or container handling and the complexi-ty of such operations were duly high-lighted The day ended with Kuehne amp Nagel the second largest freight forwarder in the world reinforcing val-ue-added visibility through digitisation and e-commerce

On the final day the students visited Tanker Services a division of Imperi-al logistics Thus the previous dayrsquos visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals was complete as the understanding of moving goods to the hinterland by

road transport was reflected upon As the tour drew to a close a harbour cruise and dinner sponsored by Strate-gnos and Imperial Health Services respectively was warmly welcomed The camaraderie developed amongst students the experience gained and the knowledge acquired on this tour is invaluable Appreciation is extended to Prof Johan du Plessis who tireless-ly makes this excursion possible every year

Students commented that they came on the tour thinking that they knew the maritime industry only to leave with a yearning to learn and explore more of this vast and valuable industry

UJ students on board the Mediterranean Bridge accompanied by Prof J du Plessis Ms S Nabee and Mr T Mbara

Sumayah NabeeT +27 11 559 3786W wwwujaczacbe

W wwwujaczatransport

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23

B

GREENAll stages of a productrsquos life cycle will influence a supply chainrsquos environment burden from resource extraction to manufacturing use and reuse final recycling or disposalBeyond this definition with adding the ldquogreenrdquo component it refers to green supply chain management (GSCM) which is defined as ldquogreen procure-ment green manufacturing green dis-tribution and reverse logisticsrdquo The idea of GSCM is to eliminate or min-imize waste (energy emissionschem-icalhazardous solid wastes) along supply chain

As a more systematic and integrated strategy GSCM has emerged as an important new innovation that helps organizations develop ldquowin-winrdquo strat-egies that achieve profit and market share objectives by lowering their en-vironmental risks and impacts while raising their ecological efficiencyThis has typically caused high integra-tion costs and diffusion is slow

GREEN PROCUREMENT

Green manufacturing is defined as production processes which use in-puts with relatively low environmen-tal impacts which are highly efficient and which generate little or no waste or pollution Green manufacturing can lead to lower raw material costs production efficiency gains reduced environmental and occupational safe-ty expenses and improved corporate image The findings in green manufacturing activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Hazardous substance control (1) Lead free ndash replace other substanc- es such as bismuth silver tin gold copper(2) Rinse parts with clean water instead of using chemicals and reuse water

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTIntroduction

Supply chain management is the coordination and management of a complex network of activities in-volved in delivering a finished product to the end-user or customer

AGreen procurement is defined as an environmental purchasing consist-ing of involvement in activities that include the reduction reuse and re-cycling of materials in the process of purchasing

Besides green procurement is a solu-tion for environmentally concerned and economically conservative busi-ness and a concept of acquiring a se-lection of products and services that minimizes environmental impact

The findings in green procurement ac-tivities of Thai manufacturers are pre-sented

Supplier selection (1) Purchase materials or parts only from ldquoGreen Partnersrdquo who satisfy green partner environmental quality standards and pass an au- dit process in following regulations for the environment-related sub- stances(2) Consider suppliers who acquire ISO14000 OHSAS18000 andor RoHS directives (3) Select suppliers who control haz- ardous substances in companyrsquos standard lists and obtain green certificate achievements

3Rs in procurement process(1) Reuse or recycle ndash paper parts container (plastic boxbag) (2) Order via email (paperless)

GREEN MANUFACTURING

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24

C

GREEN Plants collect used computers and par ts 50 from manufacturing plants 20 from community 20 from waste collectors and the rest 10 from privatepublic organization About 40 of disassembling parts are

All green activities in green supply chain management

GREEN MANUFACTURING

(3) Quality control in inputs at vendor site and recheck before process- ingEnergy-efficient technology(1) Reduce power consumption in products such as ramp loadun- load technology in HDD (2) Increase product life-span resulting in higher efficiency and productiv- ity (3) Improve machine uptime (4) Improve machine performance for example a process of solder jet bonding (using jet in soldering up to 2000 gold ballshr instead of pressing 500-700 gold ballshr)(5) Design product for example com- pact design with improved fea- tures yet using fewer resources to produce Strive for higher recyclability and recoverability for products as stipulated by WEEE directive product exterior using bio-based plastics achieves high level of fire retardancy3Rs and waste minimization (1) Promotes reuserecycle of parts (2) Enhance environmental conscious ness via 3Rs activities (3) Reduce indirect materials such as epoxy glue

GREEN DISTRIBUTION

Green distribution are consists of green packaging and green logistics Packaging characteristics such as size shape and materials have an impact on distribution because of their affect on the transport characteristics of the product Better packaging along with rearranged loading patterns can re-duce materials usage increase space utilization in the warehouse and in the trailer and reduce the amount of handling required [10] The findings in green distribution activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Green packaging (1) Downsize packaging (2) Use ldquogreenrdquo packaging materials (3) Cooperate with vendor to standard- ize packaging (4) Minimize material uses and time to unpack(5) Encourage and adopt returnable packaging methods

(6) Promote recycling and reuse pro- gramsGreen logisticstransportation (1) Deliver directly to user site (2) Use alternative fuel vehicles (3) Distribute products together rath- er than in smaller batches (4) Change to modal shift

D REVERSELOGISTICS

Reverse logistics is the process of re-trieving the product from the end con-sumer for the purposes of capturing value or proper disposal

Activities include collection combined inspectionselectionsorting re-pro-cessingdirect recoveryredistribution and disposal The findings in reverse logistics of stakeholders are presented

Waste collectors (called SaLeng) gather EOL computers from commu-nity privatepublic organization and used computer store then inspect se-lect and sort initially to get used parts which are shipped to disassemblyre cycle plants There is lack of obvious database about quantities and value provided in this stage

DISASSEMBLYRECYCLE

small electronic parts (eg IC diode transformer) and materials (metal glass plastic) which are derived and sold to big electronic markets The rest of it are shipped to recycle plants which recycle some precious metals like copper gold platinumFinal treatmentlandfill company has received the benefit of technology transfers technical and management assistance from USA The facility has industrial waste treatment and dis-posal systems for computer waste by secure landfill or stabilization and solidification systems (a process of detoxification and converting waste into a solid form before disposal in the landfill)

Mohamed Omar ElfaroukASCP Managing Director

T +2 01009198284 E Mohamedelfaroukascpegyptorg

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It is just over two years ago that Combilift announced its plans to invest euro46m in its new factory on a green field site on the edge of Monaghan Town What was once 40 hectares of industrial zoned land has been transformed into the companyrsquos new global HQ and is now the largest single manufacturing unit under one roof in Ireland

20th anniversary ldquoThe increased pro-duction capacity at the new premises will enable us to keep pace with the very full order books and we envisage doubling our output within the next few yearsrdquo said McVicar

The construction of the new factory has allowed Combilift to incorporate the latest and most innovative manu-facturing processes The entire design along lean principles including the ex-act material flow was mapped out long before building commenced The facil-ity includes a dedicated RampD centre and has four travelling assembly lines three moving paint lines an all-in-one plasma cutting machine centre and CNC press breaks Two automatic shot blasters have also been installed -un-usual for a forklift manufacturer where one shot blaster is usually the norm

Combiliftrsquos engineers are well aware of the corrosive effect the elements can have and put great importance on sur-face preparation to produce more ro-bust long life products

M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftcom

Combilift to incorporate latest innovative manufacturing processes in new factory

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This is Combiliftrsquos third ldquohomerdquo follow-ing its establishment in 1998 by Mar-tin McVicar and Robert Moffett and the size of the new facility (46000msup2) underlines the exceptional growth of a company which initially manufac-tured one niche model for handling long loads in confined spaces ndash the multidirectional all-wheel drive IC en-gine powered Combilift Product de-velopment was swift however with an average of two new models being introduced each year and Combilift is now equally well known for its wide range of solutions which encompass-es pedestrian stacker trucks straddle carriears 2-way and 4-way sideloaders and VNA articulated forklifts

The new factory will be officially opened opened in April 2018 which coincides with another milestone - Combiliftrsquos

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Just recently Interroll launched a new software collaboration tool used mostly for After Sales Service Supply Network Africa spoke with Hilton Campbell Managing Director of Interroll SA to get his take on customer service and also hear more about how Interroll is driving to bring the innovation of conveyor technology to our very own markets

ldquoThe Interroll group has a key philos-ophy that is we need to be close to where our products are says Hiltonrdquo The proximity to the market is key to ensure that our products sold to our in-tegrators that ultimately end up in the distribution centers or in the airport or in the factoryrsquos of the end customer these customers can rely on Interroll for support in a fast and efficient way

Hilton comments ldquoI have a passion to make the global technology on offer from Interroll for the efficient handling of goods available in our own back yard This might sound easy as one only thinks about importing complete and ready-made goods absolutely not we want to manufacture and in some case locally assemble to offer the products quickly and cost effec-tively and with after sales supportrdquo

How Interroll achieves this makes them very unique In 2018 Interroll South Africa celebrates 20 years Itrsquos safe to say in their field they are the

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

INTE

RR

OLL

longest surviving international repre-sentative of conveyor components and technology that has stood the test of time This would not have been pos-sible without a fantastic loyal client base many companies they first sold to back in 1998 are today still buying from Interroll ldquotogether we run and growrdquo says Hilton Our customers are very loyal but also demanding this is OK because we have in our DNA core values that compliments this rela-tionship Our values include ldquoFast and Committedrdquo as well as ldquoEnvironment of Excellencerdquo amongst others

Our new collaboration tool for After sales Service is only one small tool to live our values The tool will allow both a local and global collaboration of global support With a simple e mail to zaserviceinterrollcom the mail is received by a team in SA and as-signed to the respective department for action locally and internationally From there we have a ldquoticketrdquo and the ticket is tracked with a specific time al-lowance from response to conclusion With this tool we are less dependent on a ldquofewrdquo and also avoid our own in-ternal inefficiencies that costs us and our customers money

This investment in service is key all professional integrators and end cus-tomers need piece of mind that when service is needed they can trust in their supplier In 2018 during our 20th year anniversary Interroll has many excit-ing activities planned both as a cele-bration but more importantly to also catapult Interroll in to the next growth phase Hilton concludes ldquowe will in-vest heavily into our factory local as-sembly and our people for training this is for both new products and new strategies to bring the global world even closer to soilrdquo

When asked how the demand for In-terroll type products will grow in the coming years Hilton was frank with his reply lsquoConsistent growth in our environment is by no means easy Not enough customers are investing they are simply in survival mode I can recall a few times when we have been asked to repair something where previously customers would replace There are some exceptions of course these are larger companies usually in the sector of Food and Beverage One customer we have dealt with since our inception comments today that he cannot cope with the demand they are howev-er in a niche market and operating in this sector Another is the automotive sector this sector shows some signs of activity and investment Our products offer a lot of diversity across a number of markets mostly in growing markets so growth is there but you need to fight for it in todayrsquos tough times

Interroll SA (Pty) Ltd

T +27 11 281 99 00E zasalesinterrollcom

W wwwinterrollcoza

WHAT DOES THIS TOOL OFFER

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Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

Weetabix Food Company has been awarded Standard Corporate Certification from CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement amp Supply) following an in-depth assessment that measured its procurement function against world-class standards

Weetabix is one of only 280 companies worldwide to have achieved the pres-tigious certification The robust and rigorous procurement processes are now allowing the organisation to strengthen its relationships with sup-pliers ndash 75 now consider Weetabix to operate a collaborative and innovative culture ndash and drive further improve-ment throughout the business

The processes have helped to deliver added value to both Weetabix and its suppliers through continuous improve-ment initiatives across the whole sup-ply chain These improvements have also allowed Weetabix to continue to meet the needs and adapt to the de-mands of customers and consumers in a changing breakfast market

Certification is testament to the jour-ney the Weetabix team has taken during the last seven years under the leadership of Anthony Bowdidge Head of Procurement

He says ldquoWhen we decided to em-bark on the certification process last year wersquod already step changed the way we worked internally and made some fantastic progress But we knew from internal feedback there were some further improvements we could make and CIPS offered a framework to take us to the next level It provided the structure we needed particularly around processes and continued peo-ple development

ldquoWe aligned our programme to the five dimensions of the CIPS assessment Leadership amp organisation Strategy People Processes amp Systems and Per-

Latimer in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom

ANTHONY CONCLUDES

ldquoResponsible sourcing and production is a key pillar of the Weetabix busi-ness We now have a robust platform that will ensure procurement main-tains a high level of impact across the organisation Wersquoll continue to evolve our processes and nurture our procurement talent over the next few years Wersquove already got our eye on Advanced CIPS Certificationrdquo

formance Management Each dimen-sion was assigned a sub-team within procurement which meant it was a real team effort from the beginning as every member of the function was in-volved throughout the entire journey This resulted in the excellent co-cre-ation of new policies and processes as well as enabling personal develop-ment and education for all involved

Whilst the certificate will be the thing that we will display and publicise proudly arguably the biggest impact will be the increased professional development of the teamrdquo

Alan Martin Head of CIPS Certifica-tion said ldquoWeetabix has been on a journey of continuous improvement over the past few years and wersquove witnessed throughout the assessment process a team that has built up it processes using the CIPS framework to achieve what is now an array of procurement best practices The value the business places on procurement and strong relationships the team has with the Executive Leaders of the organisation has ensured excellent compliance and in terms of content style and clarity the Weetabix CIPS submission was exceptional Wersquore delighted to award Weetabix with CIPS Corporate Certificationrdquo

There are 14 members of the Weet-abix procurement team that oversee over 800 suppliers and the export of Weetabix products from its UK sites to over 80 countries worldwide Weet-abix is renowned for sourcing all wheat for its Weetabix biscuits from within a 50 mile radius of its mills at Burton

T +27 12 345 6177F +27 (0) 12 345 3309E southafricacipsorg

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

34

SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

227 Technical Support SSI Augmented Support Technicians on Call Global Spare Parts Service

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35

In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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36

rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

T +27 (0) 11 961 0700 E LisaDebeerparkercom W wwwparkercomza

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Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

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38

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | FORKLIFTS

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JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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T (011) 445 1600E slubbebwlogcom W wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

T +27 (0) 12 993 4509E rutmediantcozaW wwwmediantcoza

in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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48

The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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49

KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

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ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

53

CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

54

DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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THE

HIGH COST OF SUPPLY CHAIN GLITCHES

A glitch in its supply chain can cost an organisation up to 10 of its shareholder value and even put the company out of business warns in-ternational supply chain risk manage-ment specialist Gregory Schlegel

A professor at Lehigh University in the USA a renowned author and founder of the global Supply Chain Risk Man-agement Consortium Schlegel will be sharing his insights with Southern African supply chain professionals at the first ever Supply Chain Risk Management Summit which takes place in Johannesburg in February 2018 ldquoNever before has there been such exponential growth of supply chain complexity uncertainty and risk as we are seeing todayrdquo he stresses ldquoWith globalisation expanding at a remarkable rate supply chains have

moved into areas where they have never operated Research shows that if a business is not prepared even a single small to medium supply chain disruption can cost it as much as R6 million Most companies across the globe are experiencing an average of seven to 10 supply chain risk events a year ndash from port congestion to poor supplier performance and changing weather patterns This equates to an annual cost of R60 millionrdquo

Schlegel says that 25 of companies that experience a moderate to se-vere supply chain disruption go out of business around 18 months after that event ldquoIt is a sobering thought and not a statistic that we ever read about because few companies or brands want to advertise the fact that they were ruined because they were

not preparedrdquo he asserts

The Supply Chain Risk Management Consortium that Schlegel founded comprises 20 leading multinational organisations that are collaborating to develop skills solutions and meth-odologies to enable businesses to identify assess mitigate and manage enterprise risk In addition to his ex-perience as a supply chain executive for several Fortune 100 companies and supply chain executive consultant with IBM Schlegel is the co-author of the definitive book on the subject ldquoSupply Chain Risk Management An Emerging Disciplinerdquo

The inaugural Supply Chain Risk Man-agement Summit is being hosted by Bespoke a leading African contract-ing procurement and supply chain

Supply chain disruptions are widely regarded as one of the greatest risks facing manufacturers and have become a top concern of global insurance providers

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THE

HIGH COST OF SUPPLY CHAIN GLITCHES

management advisory and train-ing provider in partnership with Southern African supply chain and operations management association SAPICS

ldquoI met Professor Gregory Schlegel at the 2017 SAPICS Conference and was fortunate to attend one of his risk and resiliency workshops at the event Gregrsquos deep understanding of supply chain risk and resiliency prompted Bespoke to invite him back to South Africa in early 2018 to deliver a risk management workshop to one of our clients in the financial sector and to lead a three-day public programme entitled lsquoPragmatic Approaches to Supply Chain Risk and Resiliencyrsquordquo

The latter evolved into the inaugural Supply Chain Risk Management Sum-mit jointly created by Bespoke and SAPICS ldquoWe were already discuss-ing opportunities for collaboration and agreed to capitalise on Professor Schlegelrsquos visit and launch an excit-ing addition to the 2018 supply chain calendar We hope that the summit will become an annual feature eventrdquo Hillman expands

Outlining the significance and ben-efits of Bespokersquos partnership with SAPICS he says that it will bring leading practices in education as well as knowledge development and networking opportunities to SAPICS members and Bespoke clients across Southern Africa

The three-day Supply Chain Risk Management Summit also features a keynote address by motivational speaker author and entrepreneur Abel Mukwevho of The Abel Mukw-evho Organisation This event takes place from 12 to 14 February 2018 in Sandton Johannesburg For more information go tohttpwwwscm-riskcoza

ABOUT SAPICS

Southern Africa SAPICS builds op-erations management excellence in individuals and enterprises through superior education and training internationally recognised certifica-tions comprehensive resources and a country-wide network of accom-plished industry professionals

This network is ever expanding and now includes associates in other Af-rican countries SAPICS is proud to represent APICS (the global end-to-end supply chain association) as its exclusive premier channel partner in Sub-Saharan Africa

Established 40 years ago the annu-al SAPICS Conference is the lead-ing event in Africa for supply chain professionals The 2018 SAPICS Con-ference takes place in Cape Town from 10 to 13 June

Since its foundation in 1966 SAPICS has become the leading provider of knowledge in supply chain manage-ment production and operations in

Established in 2010 as a specialist procurement consultancy Bespoke has grown into a leading African pro-vider of contracting procurement and supply chain management advice and training Through our collabora-tive and amenable style we aim to respond proactively to the needs of our clients and to provide advisory and training solutions that encourage lasting relationships

Bespoke has consulted and deliv-ered skills development programmes to a number of public and private sector organisations where we have achieved true successes helping them transform their procurement and supply chain management oper-ations

ABOUT BESPOKE

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18

ScopeIn the previous article racking inspections were discussed This article will focus on the legal requirements of lifting machines used in the warehouse primarily lift trucks as well as the use of non-integrated work platforms (ldquoman-cagesrdquo) as mentioned in Driven Machinery Regulations

On June 24 2015 the Department of Labour(DoL) published the revision of the Driven Machinery Regulations 2015 (DMR) Following is a summary of the regulations that could have an influence on warehouse lifting equip-ment

18(1) ldquoNo user may use or permit the use of a lifting machine unless (b) it is conspicuously and clearly marked with the safe working load provided that when such safe working load varies with the conditions of use of the manufacturer a table showing the safe working load with re- gard to every variable condi- tion shall be posted by the user in a conspicuous place easily visible to the operatorrdquo

We have found several lift trucks marked with a Safe Working Load notice on the side of the mast There are 2 reasons why this does not comply to the requirements firstly

The notice is not immediately visible to the operator and secondly A lift truck has different capacities for different conditions The conditions change with lift height and load centres of loads

18(5) (a)

This subregulation requires the lift truck to be thoroughly inspected and tested by a Lifting Machinery Inspec-tor (LMI) annually This requirement is similar to the previous requirement

18(6) Notwithstanding subregulation (5) the user shall cause all ropes

chainshooks or other attaching devices sheaves brakes and safety devices forming an inte-

A major change was made regarding the 6 monthly inspections It is no longer required anymore for an LMI to perform the inspections but rather a competent person The following is the definition of a competent person

ldquoCompetent personrdquo means a per-son who has the knowledge training experience and qualifications specif-ic to the work performed provided that where appropriate qualifications and training are registered in terms of the provisions of the South African Qualifications Authority Act 1995 those qualifications and that training shall be deemed to be the required qualifications and trainingrdquo

The operator may determine the competency of the person responsible for the six monthly inspections based on training experience and specific qualifications For example the service providermaintenance person main-taining the lift trucks will be deemed to be competent It is therefore not necessary to use the services of an LMI

Driven Machinery Regulations ldquoThe user shall cause the en-tire installation and all work- ing parts of every lifting machine as well as ancil-lary lifting equipment used with the machine or device excluding lifting tackle to be subjected to a thorough examination and a perfor-mance test as prescribed by the standard to which the lifting machine was man-ufactured by a lifting ma-chinery inspector of a lift-ing machinery entity which shall determine the service-ability of the structures ropes machinery and safety devices before they are put into use and every time they are dismantled and re-erected and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 12 monthsrdquo

gral part of a lifting machine or hand powered lifting device to be subject-ed to a thorough examination by a competent person at intervals not ex-ceeding 6 months

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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19

20

42 Occasional useExamples of occasional use area) non-routine maintenance tasks for which it is impractical to hire pur- pose built access equipmentb) the replacement of light fittings in high-rise warehouses if the task is not carried out as part of periodic maintenance operationsc) tasks that would otherwise be car- ried out using less safe means of access such as ladders because it is impractical to hire purpose de- signed persons-lifting equipment due to the short duration and occa sional nature of the task for exam- ple clearing a blocked gutter andd) checking on high-level damage to racking suspected of causing an im- mediate risk or checking on the con- dition of damaged roof lights

3 In the case of a HLOP it is expect-ed of the operator to pick orders from the storage bays by walking away from his normal operating position onto the forks from the truck as not all HLOPrsquos are delivered with integrated plat-forms Although the operator should wear a safety harness it still creates a falling hazard

The operators of such trucks should consider installing a man-cage if the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) does not supply safe platforms to work from SANS 583 and OHSDirective 015 are essential

OHS Directive 015The OHS Directive 015 states the following ldquoSchedule of Conditions for Lift Trucksrdquo

18(8) No user shall require or permit any person to be moved or sup- ported by means of a lifting machine unless that machine is fitted with a man-cage designed and manufactured according to an approved SANS standard approved for that purpose by an inspector and after a risk assess- ment has been done

The DoL has published a Directive (OHS Directive 015) to all their offices as guidelines to the approv-al of man-cages What is important to note in this directive is

Machinery which may be ldquolifting ma-chinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of supporting or moving persons in sus-pension by means of a cradle for which no permission is required (eg High Lift Order Pickers (HLOP) and Turret Trucks) and

21

HLOP with man-cage

HLOP without man-cage

Turret Truck (VNA)

22 Machinery which may be ldquolifting machinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of moving or supporting of goods or materials for which permission is required (eg Counter-Balanced Lift Trucks)

Counter-Balance - Reach truck

Counter-Balance - Internal combustion

32 In the case of a lifting machine as contemplated in paragraph 21 above DMR 18(8) is not applica- ble33 In the case of lifting machines to be used for the purpose as con templated in paragraph 22 but which the user may occasionally due to lack of other suitable means or under unusual circum- stances want to use for the mov- ing or supporting of persons in suspension in a specially designed cradle DMR 18(8) is applicable and the approvalpermission of an inspector is required for such use

The approved SANS Standard for man-cages are SANS 583 Non-in-tegrated work platforms for occasional use on lift trucks Par 42 of SANS 583 gives examples of occasional use

1 The cradle is to be manufactured strictly in accordance with thedrawing supplied with the application2 It shall be enclosed on all 3 sides

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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to a height of al least 1 200 mm and the side on the mast side 2100mm above the cradle floor which shall be of a substantial construction and capable of supporting the designed maximum load safely

3 The cradle and all welding work shall be subjected to effective quality con-trol during its various stages of con-struction by a competent person who shall ensure compliance with condi-tion 1 and in addition that

31 all welding work is carried out by trained welders32 the welding work complies with an acceptable welding code33 the welding work is free of any de- fect likely to reduce its load carry- ing capacity and34 the welds are of such thickness that the allowable stresses for the welding rod in use is not exceed- ed when considering the dynamic and static forces the cradle is likely to be subjected to when in use4 The forklift truck used for that purpose must be examined by the person contemplated in condition 3 to ensure that it complies with

Typical man cage

the regulations before the lifting of persons may be permitted For successive lifts on the same day it need only be examined before the first lift The results of such exam inations must be entered into a record kept for that purpose on the premises5 The cradle shall be secured to the lift truck in such a manner that acciden tal disconnection of the cradle can- not take place6 Where reasonably practicable the cradle is to be provided with a switch electrically interlocking such cradle to the ignition of the lift truck to pre vent unexpected starting of the en- gine and movement of the lift truck whilst persons occupy the cradle7 The moving or supporting of person in suspension in the equipment shall only be done under the supervision of the person contemplated in para- graph 3 who shall ensure thatndash71 only trained and certified lift truck drivers are used in the operation72 the lift truck remains stationary whilst persons occupy the cradle 73 all persons occupying the cradle are secured to the cradle by means of full body safety harness

8 The maximum number of persons to be carried and the safe maximum load carrying capacity of the cradle for which it has been designed is to be conspicuously marked on the cradle

Pierre TerblancheT (012) 804 8244 E pierreterblanche2gmailcom W wwwculmencoza

26 Years Experience

Culmen Consultants

Tel (012) 804 8244 bull Fax (012) 804 1835 bull Email infoculmencoza bull Web wwwculmencoza

INSPECTION amp TESTING OF ALL LIFTING EQUIPMENT amp PRESSURE VESSELS TRAINING

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UJ Maritime students visit Durban harbour

For the past 17 years maritime students from the University of Johannesburg have been visiting the Durban harbour and associated businesses to gain an insiderrsquos view of the largest commercial port in South Africa Last year 18 stu-dents were fortunate enough to interact with various professionals and members of the maritime industry

After a very early departure from Jo-hannesburg the first stop for the day was MAN Truck and Bus plant in Pin-etown At the plant students gained an understanding of the essential functions of road transport in the operations of the port and linkages to the hinterland Familiar logistics concepts such as JIT and Kanban were demonstrated by observing the assem-bly line at Africarsquos first carbon-neutral truck production site

The tour then moved on to the NCT Durban Woodchip plant where bulk shipping operations were noted Plant engineer Derek Rall always an enthu-siastic host was a keen supporter of the studentrsquos race up the woodchip stack The day culminated in a visit to DSV one of the top freight forwarders in the world DSVrsquos acquisition of UTI Worldwide is a positive example of change management in a fragmented market

Despite the strong winds in Durban the enthusiasm to board a contain-ership the next day was not damp-enedAfter a safety briefing by Transnet at the Durban Container Ter-minal students were accompanied

on board the 8300 TEU Mediterra-nean Bridge vessel Language was no barrier to communication as the first officer demonstrated his passion for shipping by guiding the students through the bridge and engine room of the vessel With strict port regulations prohibiting the entry to the port and vessels this unforgettable experience was made possible through the kind permission of Captain Salvatore Sarno of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) South Africa

A visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals exposed the students to liquid bulk cargoes The handling of liquid cargoes is quite different to that of dry bulk or container handling and the complexi-ty of such operations were duly high-lighted The day ended with Kuehne amp Nagel the second largest freight forwarder in the world reinforcing val-ue-added visibility through digitisation and e-commerce

On the final day the students visited Tanker Services a division of Imperi-al logistics Thus the previous dayrsquos visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals was complete as the understanding of moving goods to the hinterland by

road transport was reflected upon As the tour drew to a close a harbour cruise and dinner sponsored by Strate-gnos and Imperial Health Services respectively was warmly welcomed The camaraderie developed amongst students the experience gained and the knowledge acquired on this tour is invaluable Appreciation is extended to Prof Johan du Plessis who tireless-ly makes this excursion possible every year

Students commented that they came on the tour thinking that they knew the maritime industry only to leave with a yearning to learn and explore more of this vast and valuable industry

UJ students on board the Mediterranean Bridge accompanied by Prof J du Plessis Ms S Nabee and Mr T Mbara

Sumayah NabeeT +27 11 559 3786W wwwujaczacbe

W wwwujaczatransport

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B

GREENAll stages of a productrsquos life cycle will influence a supply chainrsquos environment burden from resource extraction to manufacturing use and reuse final recycling or disposalBeyond this definition with adding the ldquogreenrdquo component it refers to green supply chain management (GSCM) which is defined as ldquogreen procure-ment green manufacturing green dis-tribution and reverse logisticsrdquo The idea of GSCM is to eliminate or min-imize waste (energy emissionschem-icalhazardous solid wastes) along supply chain

As a more systematic and integrated strategy GSCM has emerged as an important new innovation that helps organizations develop ldquowin-winrdquo strat-egies that achieve profit and market share objectives by lowering their en-vironmental risks and impacts while raising their ecological efficiencyThis has typically caused high integra-tion costs and diffusion is slow

GREEN PROCUREMENT

Green manufacturing is defined as production processes which use in-puts with relatively low environmen-tal impacts which are highly efficient and which generate little or no waste or pollution Green manufacturing can lead to lower raw material costs production efficiency gains reduced environmental and occupational safe-ty expenses and improved corporate image The findings in green manufacturing activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Hazardous substance control (1) Lead free ndash replace other substanc- es such as bismuth silver tin gold copper(2) Rinse parts with clean water instead of using chemicals and reuse water

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTIntroduction

Supply chain management is the coordination and management of a complex network of activities in-volved in delivering a finished product to the end-user or customer

AGreen procurement is defined as an environmental purchasing consist-ing of involvement in activities that include the reduction reuse and re-cycling of materials in the process of purchasing

Besides green procurement is a solu-tion for environmentally concerned and economically conservative busi-ness and a concept of acquiring a se-lection of products and services that minimizes environmental impact

The findings in green procurement ac-tivities of Thai manufacturers are pre-sented

Supplier selection (1) Purchase materials or parts only from ldquoGreen Partnersrdquo who satisfy green partner environmental quality standards and pass an au- dit process in following regulations for the environment-related sub- stances(2) Consider suppliers who acquire ISO14000 OHSAS18000 andor RoHS directives (3) Select suppliers who control haz- ardous substances in companyrsquos standard lists and obtain green certificate achievements

3Rs in procurement process(1) Reuse or recycle ndash paper parts container (plastic boxbag) (2) Order via email (paperless)

GREEN MANUFACTURING

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C

GREEN Plants collect used computers and par ts 50 from manufacturing plants 20 from community 20 from waste collectors and the rest 10 from privatepublic organization About 40 of disassembling parts are

All green activities in green supply chain management

GREEN MANUFACTURING

(3) Quality control in inputs at vendor site and recheck before process- ingEnergy-efficient technology(1) Reduce power consumption in products such as ramp loadun- load technology in HDD (2) Increase product life-span resulting in higher efficiency and productiv- ity (3) Improve machine uptime (4) Improve machine performance for example a process of solder jet bonding (using jet in soldering up to 2000 gold ballshr instead of pressing 500-700 gold ballshr)(5) Design product for example com- pact design with improved fea- tures yet using fewer resources to produce Strive for higher recyclability and recoverability for products as stipulated by WEEE directive product exterior using bio-based plastics achieves high level of fire retardancy3Rs and waste minimization (1) Promotes reuserecycle of parts (2) Enhance environmental conscious ness via 3Rs activities (3) Reduce indirect materials such as epoxy glue

GREEN DISTRIBUTION

Green distribution are consists of green packaging and green logistics Packaging characteristics such as size shape and materials have an impact on distribution because of their affect on the transport characteristics of the product Better packaging along with rearranged loading patterns can re-duce materials usage increase space utilization in the warehouse and in the trailer and reduce the amount of handling required [10] The findings in green distribution activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Green packaging (1) Downsize packaging (2) Use ldquogreenrdquo packaging materials (3) Cooperate with vendor to standard- ize packaging (4) Minimize material uses and time to unpack(5) Encourage and adopt returnable packaging methods

(6) Promote recycling and reuse pro- gramsGreen logisticstransportation (1) Deliver directly to user site (2) Use alternative fuel vehicles (3) Distribute products together rath- er than in smaller batches (4) Change to modal shift

D REVERSELOGISTICS

Reverse logistics is the process of re-trieving the product from the end con-sumer for the purposes of capturing value or proper disposal

Activities include collection combined inspectionselectionsorting re-pro-cessingdirect recoveryredistribution and disposal The findings in reverse logistics of stakeholders are presented

Waste collectors (called SaLeng) gather EOL computers from commu-nity privatepublic organization and used computer store then inspect se-lect and sort initially to get used parts which are shipped to disassemblyre cycle plants There is lack of obvious database about quantities and value provided in this stage

DISASSEMBLYRECYCLE

small electronic parts (eg IC diode transformer) and materials (metal glass plastic) which are derived and sold to big electronic markets The rest of it are shipped to recycle plants which recycle some precious metals like copper gold platinumFinal treatmentlandfill company has received the benefit of technology transfers technical and management assistance from USA The facility has industrial waste treatment and dis-posal systems for computer waste by secure landfill or stabilization and solidification systems (a process of detoxification and converting waste into a solid form before disposal in the landfill)

Mohamed Omar ElfaroukASCP Managing Director

T +2 01009198284 E Mohamedelfaroukascpegyptorg

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It is just over two years ago that Combilift announced its plans to invest euro46m in its new factory on a green field site on the edge of Monaghan Town What was once 40 hectares of industrial zoned land has been transformed into the companyrsquos new global HQ and is now the largest single manufacturing unit under one roof in Ireland

20th anniversary ldquoThe increased pro-duction capacity at the new premises will enable us to keep pace with the very full order books and we envisage doubling our output within the next few yearsrdquo said McVicar

The construction of the new factory has allowed Combilift to incorporate the latest and most innovative manu-facturing processes The entire design along lean principles including the ex-act material flow was mapped out long before building commenced The facil-ity includes a dedicated RampD centre and has four travelling assembly lines three moving paint lines an all-in-one plasma cutting machine centre and CNC press breaks Two automatic shot blasters have also been installed -un-usual for a forklift manufacturer where one shot blaster is usually the norm

Combiliftrsquos engineers are well aware of the corrosive effect the elements can have and put great importance on sur-face preparation to produce more ro-bust long life products

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Combilift to incorporate latest innovative manufacturing processes in new factory

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This is Combiliftrsquos third ldquohomerdquo follow-ing its establishment in 1998 by Mar-tin McVicar and Robert Moffett and the size of the new facility (46000msup2) underlines the exceptional growth of a company which initially manufac-tured one niche model for handling long loads in confined spaces ndash the multidirectional all-wheel drive IC en-gine powered Combilift Product de-velopment was swift however with an average of two new models being introduced each year and Combilift is now equally well known for its wide range of solutions which encompass-es pedestrian stacker trucks straddle carriears 2-way and 4-way sideloaders and VNA articulated forklifts

The new factory will be officially opened opened in April 2018 which coincides with another milestone - Combiliftrsquos

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Just recently Interroll launched a new software collaboration tool used mostly for After Sales Service Supply Network Africa spoke with Hilton Campbell Managing Director of Interroll SA to get his take on customer service and also hear more about how Interroll is driving to bring the innovation of conveyor technology to our very own markets

ldquoThe Interroll group has a key philos-ophy that is we need to be close to where our products are says Hiltonrdquo The proximity to the market is key to ensure that our products sold to our in-tegrators that ultimately end up in the distribution centers or in the airport or in the factoryrsquos of the end customer these customers can rely on Interroll for support in a fast and efficient way

Hilton comments ldquoI have a passion to make the global technology on offer from Interroll for the efficient handling of goods available in our own back yard This might sound easy as one only thinks about importing complete and ready-made goods absolutely not we want to manufacture and in some case locally assemble to offer the products quickly and cost effec-tively and with after sales supportrdquo

How Interroll achieves this makes them very unique In 2018 Interroll South Africa celebrates 20 years Itrsquos safe to say in their field they are the

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

INTE

RR

OLL

longest surviving international repre-sentative of conveyor components and technology that has stood the test of time This would not have been pos-sible without a fantastic loyal client base many companies they first sold to back in 1998 are today still buying from Interroll ldquotogether we run and growrdquo says Hilton Our customers are very loyal but also demanding this is OK because we have in our DNA core values that compliments this rela-tionship Our values include ldquoFast and Committedrdquo as well as ldquoEnvironment of Excellencerdquo amongst others

Our new collaboration tool for After sales Service is only one small tool to live our values The tool will allow both a local and global collaboration of global support With a simple e mail to zaserviceinterrollcom the mail is received by a team in SA and as-signed to the respective department for action locally and internationally From there we have a ldquoticketrdquo and the ticket is tracked with a specific time al-lowance from response to conclusion With this tool we are less dependent on a ldquofewrdquo and also avoid our own in-ternal inefficiencies that costs us and our customers money

This investment in service is key all professional integrators and end cus-tomers need piece of mind that when service is needed they can trust in their supplier In 2018 during our 20th year anniversary Interroll has many excit-ing activities planned both as a cele-bration but more importantly to also catapult Interroll in to the next growth phase Hilton concludes ldquowe will in-vest heavily into our factory local as-sembly and our people for training this is for both new products and new strategies to bring the global world even closer to soilrdquo

When asked how the demand for In-terroll type products will grow in the coming years Hilton was frank with his reply lsquoConsistent growth in our environment is by no means easy Not enough customers are investing they are simply in survival mode I can recall a few times when we have been asked to repair something where previously customers would replace There are some exceptions of course these are larger companies usually in the sector of Food and Beverage One customer we have dealt with since our inception comments today that he cannot cope with the demand they are howev-er in a niche market and operating in this sector Another is the automotive sector this sector shows some signs of activity and investment Our products offer a lot of diversity across a number of markets mostly in growing markets so growth is there but you need to fight for it in todayrsquos tough times

Interroll SA (Pty) Ltd

T +27 11 281 99 00E zasalesinterrollcom

W wwwinterrollcoza

WHAT DOES THIS TOOL OFFER

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Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

Weetabix Food Company has been awarded Standard Corporate Certification from CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement amp Supply) following an in-depth assessment that measured its procurement function against world-class standards

Weetabix is one of only 280 companies worldwide to have achieved the pres-tigious certification The robust and rigorous procurement processes are now allowing the organisation to strengthen its relationships with sup-pliers ndash 75 now consider Weetabix to operate a collaborative and innovative culture ndash and drive further improve-ment throughout the business

The processes have helped to deliver added value to both Weetabix and its suppliers through continuous improve-ment initiatives across the whole sup-ply chain These improvements have also allowed Weetabix to continue to meet the needs and adapt to the de-mands of customers and consumers in a changing breakfast market

Certification is testament to the jour-ney the Weetabix team has taken during the last seven years under the leadership of Anthony Bowdidge Head of Procurement

He says ldquoWhen we decided to em-bark on the certification process last year wersquod already step changed the way we worked internally and made some fantastic progress But we knew from internal feedback there were some further improvements we could make and CIPS offered a framework to take us to the next level It provided the structure we needed particularly around processes and continued peo-ple development

ldquoWe aligned our programme to the five dimensions of the CIPS assessment Leadership amp organisation Strategy People Processes amp Systems and Per-

Latimer in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom

ANTHONY CONCLUDES

ldquoResponsible sourcing and production is a key pillar of the Weetabix busi-ness We now have a robust platform that will ensure procurement main-tains a high level of impact across the organisation Wersquoll continue to evolve our processes and nurture our procurement talent over the next few years Wersquove already got our eye on Advanced CIPS Certificationrdquo

formance Management Each dimen-sion was assigned a sub-team within procurement which meant it was a real team effort from the beginning as every member of the function was in-volved throughout the entire journey This resulted in the excellent co-cre-ation of new policies and processes as well as enabling personal develop-ment and education for all involved

Whilst the certificate will be the thing that we will display and publicise proudly arguably the biggest impact will be the increased professional development of the teamrdquo

Alan Martin Head of CIPS Certifica-tion said ldquoWeetabix has been on a journey of continuous improvement over the past few years and wersquove witnessed throughout the assessment process a team that has built up it processes using the CIPS framework to achieve what is now an array of procurement best practices The value the business places on procurement and strong relationships the team has with the Executive Leaders of the organisation has ensured excellent compliance and in terms of content style and clarity the Weetabix CIPS submission was exceptional Wersquore delighted to award Weetabix with CIPS Corporate Certificationrdquo

There are 14 members of the Weet-abix procurement team that oversee over 800 suppliers and the export of Weetabix products from its UK sites to over 80 countries worldwide Weet-abix is renowned for sourcing all wheat for its Weetabix biscuits from within a 50 mile radius of its mills at Burton

T +27 12 345 6177F +27 (0) 12 345 3309E southafricacipsorg

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

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SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

227 Technical Support SSI Augmented Support Technicians on Call Global Spare Parts Service

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In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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36

rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

T +27 (0) 11 961 0700 E LisaDebeerparkercom W wwwparkercomza

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Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | FORKLIFTS

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JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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42

Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

44

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T (011) 445 1600E slubbebwlogcom W wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

T +27 (0) 12 993 4509E rutmediantcozaW wwwmediantcoza

in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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48

The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

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DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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THE

HIGH COST OF SUPPLY CHAIN GLITCHES

management advisory and train-ing provider in partnership with Southern African supply chain and operations management association SAPICS

ldquoI met Professor Gregory Schlegel at the 2017 SAPICS Conference and was fortunate to attend one of his risk and resiliency workshops at the event Gregrsquos deep understanding of supply chain risk and resiliency prompted Bespoke to invite him back to South Africa in early 2018 to deliver a risk management workshop to one of our clients in the financial sector and to lead a three-day public programme entitled lsquoPragmatic Approaches to Supply Chain Risk and Resiliencyrsquordquo

The latter evolved into the inaugural Supply Chain Risk Management Sum-mit jointly created by Bespoke and SAPICS ldquoWe were already discuss-ing opportunities for collaboration and agreed to capitalise on Professor Schlegelrsquos visit and launch an excit-ing addition to the 2018 supply chain calendar We hope that the summit will become an annual feature eventrdquo Hillman expands

Outlining the significance and ben-efits of Bespokersquos partnership with SAPICS he says that it will bring leading practices in education as well as knowledge development and networking opportunities to SAPICS members and Bespoke clients across Southern Africa

The three-day Supply Chain Risk Management Summit also features a keynote address by motivational speaker author and entrepreneur Abel Mukwevho of The Abel Mukw-evho Organisation This event takes place from 12 to 14 February 2018 in Sandton Johannesburg For more information go tohttpwwwscm-riskcoza

ABOUT SAPICS

Southern Africa SAPICS builds op-erations management excellence in individuals and enterprises through superior education and training internationally recognised certifica-tions comprehensive resources and a country-wide network of accom-plished industry professionals

This network is ever expanding and now includes associates in other Af-rican countries SAPICS is proud to represent APICS (the global end-to-end supply chain association) as its exclusive premier channel partner in Sub-Saharan Africa

Established 40 years ago the annu-al SAPICS Conference is the lead-ing event in Africa for supply chain professionals The 2018 SAPICS Con-ference takes place in Cape Town from 10 to 13 June

Since its foundation in 1966 SAPICS has become the leading provider of knowledge in supply chain manage-ment production and operations in

Established in 2010 as a specialist procurement consultancy Bespoke has grown into a leading African pro-vider of contracting procurement and supply chain management advice and training Through our collabora-tive and amenable style we aim to respond proactively to the needs of our clients and to provide advisory and training solutions that encourage lasting relationships

Bespoke has consulted and deliv-ered skills development programmes to a number of public and private sector organisations where we have achieved true successes helping them transform their procurement and supply chain management oper-ations

ABOUT BESPOKE

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ScopeIn the previous article racking inspections were discussed This article will focus on the legal requirements of lifting machines used in the warehouse primarily lift trucks as well as the use of non-integrated work platforms (ldquoman-cagesrdquo) as mentioned in Driven Machinery Regulations

On June 24 2015 the Department of Labour(DoL) published the revision of the Driven Machinery Regulations 2015 (DMR) Following is a summary of the regulations that could have an influence on warehouse lifting equip-ment

18(1) ldquoNo user may use or permit the use of a lifting machine unless (b) it is conspicuously and clearly marked with the safe working load provided that when such safe working load varies with the conditions of use of the manufacturer a table showing the safe working load with re- gard to every variable condi- tion shall be posted by the user in a conspicuous place easily visible to the operatorrdquo

We have found several lift trucks marked with a Safe Working Load notice on the side of the mast There are 2 reasons why this does not comply to the requirements firstly

The notice is not immediately visible to the operator and secondly A lift truck has different capacities for different conditions The conditions change with lift height and load centres of loads

18(5) (a)

This subregulation requires the lift truck to be thoroughly inspected and tested by a Lifting Machinery Inspec-tor (LMI) annually This requirement is similar to the previous requirement

18(6) Notwithstanding subregulation (5) the user shall cause all ropes

chainshooks or other attaching devices sheaves brakes and safety devices forming an inte-

A major change was made regarding the 6 monthly inspections It is no longer required anymore for an LMI to perform the inspections but rather a competent person The following is the definition of a competent person

ldquoCompetent personrdquo means a per-son who has the knowledge training experience and qualifications specif-ic to the work performed provided that where appropriate qualifications and training are registered in terms of the provisions of the South African Qualifications Authority Act 1995 those qualifications and that training shall be deemed to be the required qualifications and trainingrdquo

The operator may determine the competency of the person responsible for the six monthly inspections based on training experience and specific qualifications For example the service providermaintenance person main-taining the lift trucks will be deemed to be competent It is therefore not necessary to use the services of an LMI

Driven Machinery Regulations ldquoThe user shall cause the en-tire installation and all work- ing parts of every lifting machine as well as ancil-lary lifting equipment used with the machine or device excluding lifting tackle to be subjected to a thorough examination and a perfor-mance test as prescribed by the standard to which the lifting machine was man-ufactured by a lifting ma-chinery inspector of a lift-ing machinery entity which shall determine the service-ability of the structures ropes machinery and safety devices before they are put into use and every time they are dismantled and re-erected and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 12 monthsrdquo

gral part of a lifting machine or hand powered lifting device to be subject-ed to a thorough examination by a competent person at intervals not ex-ceeding 6 months

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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20

42 Occasional useExamples of occasional use area) non-routine maintenance tasks for which it is impractical to hire pur- pose built access equipmentb) the replacement of light fittings in high-rise warehouses if the task is not carried out as part of periodic maintenance operationsc) tasks that would otherwise be car- ried out using less safe means of access such as ladders because it is impractical to hire purpose de- signed persons-lifting equipment due to the short duration and occa sional nature of the task for exam- ple clearing a blocked gutter andd) checking on high-level damage to racking suspected of causing an im- mediate risk or checking on the con- dition of damaged roof lights

3 In the case of a HLOP it is expect-ed of the operator to pick orders from the storage bays by walking away from his normal operating position onto the forks from the truck as not all HLOPrsquos are delivered with integrated plat-forms Although the operator should wear a safety harness it still creates a falling hazard

The operators of such trucks should consider installing a man-cage if the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) does not supply safe platforms to work from SANS 583 and OHSDirective 015 are essential

OHS Directive 015The OHS Directive 015 states the following ldquoSchedule of Conditions for Lift Trucksrdquo

18(8) No user shall require or permit any person to be moved or sup- ported by means of a lifting machine unless that machine is fitted with a man-cage designed and manufactured according to an approved SANS standard approved for that purpose by an inspector and after a risk assess- ment has been done

The DoL has published a Directive (OHS Directive 015) to all their offices as guidelines to the approv-al of man-cages What is important to note in this directive is

Machinery which may be ldquolifting ma-chinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of supporting or moving persons in sus-pension by means of a cradle for which no permission is required (eg High Lift Order Pickers (HLOP) and Turret Trucks) and

21

HLOP with man-cage

HLOP without man-cage

Turret Truck (VNA)

22 Machinery which may be ldquolifting machinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of moving or supporting of goods or materials for which permission is required (eg Counter-Balanced Lift Trucks)

Counter-Balance - Reach truck

Counter-Balance - Internal combustion

32 In the case of a lifting machine as contemplated in paragraph 21 above DMR 18(8) is not applica- ble33 In the case of lifting machines to be used for the purpose as con templated in paragraph 22 but which the user may occasionally due to lack of other suitable means or under unusual circum- stances want to use for the mov- ing or supporting of persons in suspension in a specially designed cradle DMR 18(8) is applicable and the approvalpermission of an inspector is required for such use

The approved SANS Standard for man-cages are SANS 583 Non-in-tegrated work platforms for occasional use on lift trucks Par 42 of SANS 583 gives examples of occasional use

1 The cradle is to be manufactured strictly in accordance with thedrawing supplied with the application2 It shall be enclosed on all 3 sides

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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to a height of al least 1 200 mm and the side on the mast side 2100mm above the cradle floor which shall be of a substantial construction and capable of supporting the designed maximum load safely

3 The cradle and all welding work shall be subjected to effective quality con-trol during its various stages of con-struction by a competent person who shall ensure compliance with condi-tion 1 and in addition that

31 all welding work is carried out by trained welders32 the welding work complies with an acceptable welding code33 the welding work is free of any de- fect likely to reduce its load carry- ing capacity and34 the welds are of such thickness that the allowable stresses for the welding rod in use is not exceed- ed when considering the dynamic and static forces the cradle is likely to be subjected to when in use4 The forklift truck used for that purpose must be examined by the person contemplated in condition 3 to ensure that it complies with

Typical man cage

the regulations before the lifting of persons may be permitted For successive lifts on the same day it need only be examined before the first lift The results of such exam inations must be entered into a record kept for that purpose on the premises5 The cradle shall be secured to the lift truck in such a manner that acciden tal disconnection of the cradle can- not take place6 Where reasonably practicable the cradle is to be provided with a switch electrically interlocking such cradle to the ignition of the lift truck to pre vent unexpected starting of the en- gine and movement of the lift truck whilst persons occupy the cradle7 The moving or supporting of person in suspension in the equipment shall only be done under the supervision of the person contemplated in para- graph 3 who shall ensure thatndash71 only trained and certified lift truck drivers are used in the operation72 the lift truck remains stationary whilst persons occupy the cradle 73 all persons occupying the cradle are secured to the cradle by means of full body safety harness

8 The maximum number of persons to be carried and the safe maximum load carrying capacity of the cradle for which it has been designed is to be conspicuously marked on the cradle

Pierre TerblancheT (012) 804 8244 E pierreterblanche2gmailcom W wwwculmencoza

26 Years Experience

Culmen Consultants

Tel (012) 804 8244 bull Fax (012) 804 1835 bull Email infoculmencoza bull Web wwwculmencoza

INSPECTION amp TESTING OF ALL LIFTING EQUIPMENT amp PRESSURE VESSELS TRAINING

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22

UJ Maritime students visit Durban harbour

For the past 17 years maritime students from the University of Johannesburg have been visiting the Durban harbour and associated businesses to gain an insiderrsquos view of the largest commercial port in South Africa Last year 18 stu-dents were fortunate enough to interact with various professionals and members of the maritime industry

After a very early departure from Jo-hannesburg the first stop for the day was MAN Truck and Bus plant in Pin-etown At the plant students gained an understanding of the essential functions of road transport in the operations of the port and linkages to the hinterland Familiar logistics concepts such as JIT and Kanban were demonstrated by observing the assem-bly line at Africarsquos first carbon-neutral truck production site

The tour then moved on to the NCT Durban Woodchip plant where bulk shipping operations were noted Plant engineer Derek Rall always an enthu-siastic host was a keen supporter of the studentrsquos race up the woodchip stack The day culminated in a visit to DSV one of the top freight forwarders in the world DSVrsquos acquisition of UTI Worldwide is a positive example of change management in a fragmented market

Despite the strong winds in Durban the enthusiasm to board a contain-ership the next day was not damp-enedAfter a safety briefing by Transnet at the Durban Container Ter-minal students were accompanied

on board the 8300 TEU Mediterra-nean Bridge vessel Language was no barrier to communication as the first officer demonstrated his passion for shipping by guiding the students through the bridge and engine room of the vessel With strict port regulations prohibiting the entry to the port and vessels this unforgettable experience was made possible through the kind permission of Captain Salvatore Sarno of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) South Africa

A visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals exposed the students to liquid bulk cargoes The handling of liquid cargoes is quite different to that of dry bulk or container handling and the complexi-ty of such operations were duly high-lighted The day ended with Kuehne amp Nagel the second largest freight forwarder in the world reinforcing val-ue-added visibility through digitisation and e-commerce

On the final day the students visited Tanker Services a division of Imperi-al logistics Thus the previous dayrsquos visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals was complete as the understanding of moving goods to the hinterland by

road transport was reflected upon As the tour drew to a close a harbour cruise and dinner sponsored by Strate-gnos and Imperial Health Services respectively was warmly welcomed The camaraderie developed amongst students the experience gained and the knowledge acquired on this tour is invaluable Appreciation is extended to Prof Johan du Plessis who tireless-ly makes this excursion possible every year

Students commented that they came on the tour thinking that they knew the maritime industry only to leave with a yearning to learn and explore more of this vast and valuable industry

UJ students on board the Mediterranean Bridge accompanied by Prof J du Plessis Ms S Nabee and Mr T Mbara

Sumayah NabeeT +27 11 559 3786W wwwujaczacbe

W wwwujaczatransport

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B

GREENAll stages of a productrsquos life cycle will influence a supply chainrsquos environment burden from resource extraction to manufacturing use and reuse final recycling or disposalBeyond this definition with adding the ldquogreenrdquo component it refers to green supply chain management (GSCM) which is defined as ldquogreen procure-ment green manufacturing green dis-tribution and reverse logisticsrdquo The idea of GSCM is to eliminate or min-imize waste (energy emissionschem-icalhazardous solid wastes) along supply chain

As a more systematic and integrated strategy GSCM has emerged as an important new innovation that helps organizations develop ldquowin-winrdquo strat-egies that achieve profit and market share objectives by lowering their en-vironmental risks and impacts while raising their ecological efficiencyThis has typically caused high integra-tion costs and diffusion is slow

GREEN PROCUREMENT

Green manufacturing is defined as production processes which use in-puts with relatively low environmen-tal impacts which are highly efficient and which generate little or no waste or pollution Green manufacturing can lead to lower raw material costs production efficiency gains reduced environmental and occupational safe-ty expenses and improved corporate image The findings in green manufacturing activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Hazardous substance control (1) Lead free ndash replace other substanc- es such as bismuth silver tin gold copper(2) Rinse parts with clean water instead of using chemicals and reuse water

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTIntroduction

Supply chain management is the coordination and management of a complex network of activities in-volved in delivering a finished product to the end-user or customer

AGreen procurement is defined as an environmental purchasing consist-ing of involvement in activities that include the reduction reuse and re-cycling of materials in the process of purchasing

Besides green procurement is a solu-tion for environmentally concerned and economically conservative busi-ness and a concept of acquiring a se-lection of products and services that minimizes environmental impact

The findings in green procurement ac-tivities of Thai manufacturers are pre-sented

Supplier selection (1) Purchase materials or parts only from ldquoGreen Partnersrdquo who satisfy green partner environmental quality standards and pass an au- dit process in following regulations for the environment-related sub- stances(2) Consider suppliers who acquire ISO14000 OHSAS18000 andor RoHS directives (3) Select suppliers who control haz- ardous substances in companyrsquos standard lists and obtain green certificate achievements

3Rs in procurement process(1) Reuse or recycle ndash paper parts container (plastic boxbag) (2) Order via email (paperless)

GREEN MANUFACTURING

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C

GREEN Plants collect used computers and par ts 50 from manufacturing plants 20 from community 20 from waste collectors and the rest 10 from privatepublic organization About 40 of disassembling parts are

All green activities in green supply chain management

GREEN MANUFACTURING

(3) Quality control in inputs at vendor site and recheck before process- ingEnergy-efficient technology(1) Reduce power consumption in products such as ramp loadun- load technology in HDD (2) Increase product life-span resulting in higher efficiency and productiv- ity (3) Improve machine uptime (4) Improve machine performance for example a process of solder jet bonding (using jet in soldering up to 2000 gold ballshr instead of pressing 500-700 gold ballshr)(5) Design product for example com- pact design with improved fea- tures yet using fewer resources to produce Strive for higher recyclability and recoverability for products as stipulated by WEEE directive product exterior using bio-based plastics achieves high level of fire retardancy3Rs and waste minimization (1) Promotes reuserecycle of parts (2) Enhance environmental conscious ness via 3Rs activities (3) Reduce indirect materials such as epoxy glue

GREEN DISTRIBUTION

Green distribution are consists of green packaging and green logistics Packaging characteristics such as size shape and materials have an impact on distribution because of their affect on the transport characteristics of the product Better packaging along with rearranged loading patterns can re-duce materials usage increase space utilization in the warehouse and in the trailer and reduce the amount of handling required [10] The findings in green distribution activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Green packaging (1) Downsize packaging (2) Use ldquogreenrdquo packaging materials (3) Cooperate with vendor to standard- ize packaging (4) Minimize material uses and time to unpack(5) Encourage and adopt returnable packaging methods

(6) Promote recycling and reuse pro- gramsGreen logisticstransportation (1) Deliver directly to user site (2) Use alternative fuel vehicles (3) Distribute products together rath- er than in smaller batches (4) Change to modal shift

D REVERSELOGISTICS

Reverse logistics is the process of re-trieving the product from the end con-sumer for the purposes of capturing value or proper disposal

Activities include collection combined inspectionselectionsorting re-pro-cessingdirect recoveryredistribution and disposal The findings in reverse logistics of stakeholders are presented

Waste collectors (called SaLeng) gather EOL computers from commu-nity privatepublic organization and used computer store then inspect se-lect and sort initially to get used parts which are shipped to disassemblyre cycle plants There is lack of obvious database about quantities and value provided in this stage

DISASSEMBLYRECYCLE

small electronic parts (eg IC diode transformer) and materials (metal glass plastic) which are derived and sold to big electronic markets The rest of it are shipped to recycle plants which recycle some precious metals like copper gold platinumFinal treatmentlandfill company has received the benefit of technology transfers technical and management assistance from USA The facility has industrial waste treatment and dis-posal systems for computer waste by secure landfill or stabilization and solidification systems (a process of detoxification and converting waste into a solid form before disposal in the landfill)

Mohamed Omar ElfaroukASCP Managing Director

T +2 01009198284 E Mohamedelfaroukascpegyptorg

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It is just over two years ago that Combilift announced its plans to invest euro46m in its new factory on a green field site on the edge of Monaghan Town What was once 40 hectares of industrial zoned land has been transformed into the companyrsquos new global HQ and is now the largest single manufacturing unit under one roof in Ireland

20th anniversary ldquoThe increased pro-duction capacity at the new premises will enable us to keep pace with the very full order books and we envisage doubling our output within the next few yearsrdquo said McVicar

The construction of the new factory has allowed Combilift to incorporate the latest and most innovative manu-facturing processes The entire design along lean principles including the ex-act material flow was mapped out long before building commenced The facil-ity includes a dedicated RampD centre and has four travelling assembly lines three moving paint lines an all-in-one plasma cutting machine centre and CNC press breaks Two automatic shot blasters have also been installed -un-usual for a forklift manufacturer where one shot blaster is usually the norm

Combiliftrsquos engineers are well aware of the corrosive effect the elements can have and put great importance on sur-face preparation to produce more ro-bust long life products

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Combilift to incorporate latest innovative manufacturing processes in new factory

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This is Combiliftrsquos third ldquohomerdquo follow-ing its establishment in 1998 by Mar-tin McVicar and Robert Moffett and the size of the new facility (46000msup2) underlines the exceptional growth of a company which initially manufac-tured one niche model for handling long loads in confined spaces ndash the multidirectional all-wheel drive IC en-gine powered Combilift Product de-velopment was swift however with an average of two new models being introduced each year and Combilift is now equally well known for its wide range of solutions which encompass-es pedestrian stacker trucks straddle carriears 2-way and 4-way sideloaders and VNA articulated forklifts

The new factory will be officially opened opened in April 2018 which coincides with another milestone - Combiliftrsquos

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Just recently Interroll launched a new software collaboration tool used mostly for After Sales Service Supply Network Africa spoke with Hilton Campbell Managing Director of Interroll SA to get his take on customer service and also hear more about how Interroll is driving to bring the innovation of conveyor technology to our very own markets

ldquoThe Interroll group has a key philos-ophy that is we need to be close to where our products are says Hiltonrdquo The proximity to the market is key to ensure that our products sold to our in-tegrators that ultimately end up in the distribution centers or in the airport or in the factoryrsquos of the end customer these customers can rely on Interroll for support in a fast and efficient way

Hilton comments ldquoI have a passion to make the global technology on offer from Interroll for the efficient handling of goods available in our own back yard This might sound easy as one only thinks about importing complete and ready-made goods absolutely not we want to manufacture and in some case locally assemble to offer the products quickly and cost effec-tively and with after sales supportrdquo

How Interroll achieves this makes them very unique In 2018 Interroll South Africa celebrates 20 years Itrsquos safe to say in their field they are the

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

INTE

RR

OLL

longest surviving international repre-sentative of conveyor components and technology that has stood the test of time This would not have been pos-sible without a fantastic loyal client base many companies they first sold to back in 1998 are today still buying from Interroll ldquotogether we run and growrdquo says Hilton Our customers are very loyal but also demanding this is OK because we have in our DNA core values that compliments this rela-tionship Our values include ldquoFast and Committedrdquo as well as ldquoEnvironment of Excellencerdquo amongst others

Our new collaboration tool for After sales Service is only one small tool to live our values The tool will allow both a local and global collaboration of global support With a simple e mail to zaserviceinterrollcom the mail is received by a team in SA and as-signed to the respective department for action locally and internationally From there we have a ldquoticketrdquo and the ticket is tracked with a specific time al-lowance from response to conclusion With this tool we are less dependent on a ldquofewrdquo and also avoid our own in-ternal inefficiencies that costs us and our customers money

This investment in service is key all professional integrators and end cus-tomers need piece of mind that when service is needed they can trust in their supplier In 2018 during our 20th year anniversary Interroll has many excit-ing activities planned both as a cele-bration but more importantly to also catapult Interroll in to the next growth phase Hilton concludes ldquowe will in-vest heavily into our factory local as-sembly and our people for training this is for both new products and new strategies to bring the global world even closer to soilrdquo

When asked how the demand for In-terroll type products will grow in the coming years Hilton was frank with his reply lsquoConsistent growth in our environment is by no means easy Not enough customers are investing they are simply in survival mode I can recall a few times when we have been asked to repair something where previously customers would replace There are some exceptions of course these are larger companies usually in the sector of Food and Beverage One customer we have dealt with since our inception comments today that he cannot cope with the demand they are howev-er in a niche market and operating in this sector Another is the automotive sector this sector shows some signs of activity and investment Our products offer a lot of diversity across a number of markets mostly in growing markets so growth is there but you need to fight for it in todayrsquos tough times

Interroll SA (Pty) Ltd

T +27 11 281 99 00E zasalesinterrollcom

W wwwinterrollcoza

WHAT DOES THIS TOOL OFFER

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Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

Weetabix Food Company has been awarded Standard Corporate Certification from CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement amp Supply) following an in-depth assessment that measured its procurement function against world-class standards

Weetabix is one of only 280 companies worldwide to have achieved the pres-tigious certification The robust and rigorous procurement processes are now allowing the organisation to strengthen its relationships with sup-pliers ndash 75 now consider Weetabix to operate a collaborative and innovative culture ndash and drive further improve-ment throughout the business

The processes have helped to deliver added value to both Weetabix and its suppliers through continuous improve-ment initiatives across the whole sup-ply chain These improvements have also allowed Weetabix to continue to meet the needs and adapt to the de-mands of customers and consumers in a changing breakfast market

Certification is testament to the jour-ney the Weetabix team has taken during the last seven years under the leadership of Anthony Bowdidge Head of Procurement

He says ldquoWhen we decided to em-bark on the certification process last year wersquod already step changed the way we worked internally and made some fantastic progress But we knew from internal feedback there were some further improvements we could make and CIPS offered a framework to take us to the next level It provided the structure we needed particularly around processes and continued peo-ple development

ldquoWe aligned our programme to the five dimensions of the CIPS assessment Leadership amp organisation Strategy People Processes amp Systems and Per-

Latimer in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom

ANTHONY CONCLUDES

ldquoResponsible sourcing and production is a key pillar of the Weetabix busi-ness We now have a robust platform that will ensure procurement main-tains a high level of impact across the organisation Wersquoll continue to evolve our processes and nurture our procurement talent over the next few years Wersquove already got our eye on Advanced CIPS Certificationrdquo

formance Management Each dimen-sion was assigned a sub-team within procurement which meant it was a real team effort from the beginning as every member of the function was in-volved throughout the entire journey This resulted in the excellent co-cre-ation of new policies and processes as well as enabling personal develop-ment and education for all involved

Whilst the certificate will be the thing that we will display and publicise proudly arguably the biggest impact will be the increased professional development of the teamrdquo

Alan Martin Head of CIPS Certifica-tion said ldquoWeetabix has been on a journey of continuous improvement over the past few years and wersquove witnessed throughout the assessment process a team that has built up it processes using the CIPS framework to achieve what is now an array of procurement best practices The value the business places on procurement and strong relationships the team has with the Executive Leaders of the organisation has ensured excellent compliance and in terms of content style and clarity the Weetabix CIPS submission was exceptional Wersquore delighted to award Weetabix with CIPS Corporate Certificationrdquo

There are 14 members of the Weet-abix procurement team that oversee over 800 suppliers and the export of Weetabix products from its UK sites to over 80 countries worldwide Weet-abix is renowned for sourcing all wheat for its Weetabix biscuits from within a 50 mile radius of its mills at Burton

T +27 12 345 6177F +27 (0) 12 345 3309E southafricacipsorg

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

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SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

227 Technical Support SSI Augmented Support Technicians on Call Global Spare Parts Service

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In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

T +27 (0) 11 961 0700 E LisaDebeerparkercom W wwwparkercomza

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Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

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JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

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in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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52

CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

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DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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ScopeIn the previous article racking inspections were discussed This article will focus on the legal requirements of lifting machines used in the warehouse primarily lift trucks as well as the use of non-integrated work platforms (ldquoman-cagesrdquo) as mentioned in Driven Machinery Regulations

On June 24 2015 the Department of Labour(DoL) published the revision of the Driven Machinery Regulations 2015 (DMR) Following is a summary of the regulations that could have an influence on warehouse lifting equip-ment

18(1) ldquoNo user may use or permit the use of a lifting machine unless (b) it is conspicuously and clearly marked with the safe working load provided that when such safe working load varies with the conditions of use of the manufacturer a table showing the safe working load with re- gard to every variable condi- tion shall be posted by the user in a conspicuous place easily visible to the operatorrdquo

We have found several lift trucks marked with a Safe Working Load notice on the side of the mast There are 2 reasons why this does not comply to the requirements firstly

The notice is not immediately visible to the operator and secondly A lift truck has different capacities for different conditions The conditions change with lift height and load centres of loads

18(5) (a)

This subregulation requires the lift truck to be thoroughly inspected and tested by a Lifting Machinery Inspec-tor (LMI) annually This requirement is similar to the previous requirement

18(6) Notwithstanding subregulation (5) the user shall cause all ropes

chainshooks or other attaching devices sheaves brakes and safety devices forming an inte-

A major change was made regarding the 6 monthly inspections It is no longer required anymore for an LMI to perform the inspections but rather a competent person The following is the definition of a competent person

ldquoCompetent personrdquo means a per-son who has the knowledge training experience and qualifications specif-ic to the work performed provided that where appropriate qualifications and training are registered in terms of the provisions of the South African Qualifications Authority Act 1995 those qualifications and that training shall be deemed to be the required qualifications and trainingrdquo

The operator may determine the competency of the person responsible for the six monthly inspections based on training experience and specific qualifications For example the service providermaintenance person main-taining the lift trucks will be deemed to be competent It is therefore not necessary to use the services of an LMI

Driven Machinery Regulations ldquoThe user shall cause the en-tire installation and all work- ing parts of every lifting machine as well as ancil-lary lifting equipment used with the machine or device excluding lifting tackle to be subjected to a thorough examination and a perfor-mance test as prescribed by the standard to which the lifting machine was man-ufactured by a lifting ma-chinery inspector of a lift-ing machinery entity which shall determine the service-ability of the structures ropes machinery and safety devices before they are put into use and every time they are dismantled and re-erected and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 12 monthsrdquo

gral part of a lifting machine or hand powered lifting device to be subject-ed to a thorough examination by a competent person at intervals not ex-ceeding 6 months

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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42 Occasional useExamples of occasional use area) non-routine maintenance tasks for which it is impractical to hire pur- pose built access equipmentb) the replacement of light fittings in high-rise warehouses if the task is not carried out as part of periodic maintenance operationsc) tasks that would otherwise be car- ried out using less safe means of access such as ladders because it is impractical to hire purpose de- signed persons-lifting equipment due to the short duration and occa sional nature of the task for exam- ple clearing a blocked gutter andd) checking on high-level damage to racking suspected of causing an im- mediate risk or checking on the con- dition of damaged roof lights

3 In the case of a HLOP it is expect-ed of the operator to pick orders from the storage bays by walking away from his normal operating position onto the forks from the truck as not all HLOPrsquos are delivered with integrated plat-forms Although the operator should wear a safety harness it still creates a falling hazard

The operators of such trucks should consider installing a man-cage if the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) does not supply safe platforms to work from SANS 583 and OHSDirective 015 are essential

OHS Directive 015The OHS Directive 015 states the following ldquoSchedule of Conditions for Lift Trucksrdquo

18(8) No user shall require or permit any person to be moved or sup- ported by means of a lifting machine unless that machine is fitted with a man-cage designed and manufactured according to an approved SANS standard approved for that purpose by an inspector and after a risk assess- ment has been done

The DoL has published a Directive (OHS Directive 015) to all their offices as guidelines to the approv-al of man-cages What is important to note in this directive is

Machinery which may be ldquolifting ma-chinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of supporting or moving persons in sus-pension by means of a cradle for which no permission is required (eg High Lift Order Pickers (HLOP) and Turret Trucks) and

21

HLOP with man-cage

HLOP without man-cage

Turret Truck (VNA)

22 Machinery which may be ldquolifting machinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of moving or supporting of goods or materials for which permission is required (eg Counter-Balanced Lift Trucks)

Counter-Balance - Reach truck

Counter-Balance - Internal combustion

32 In the case of a lifting machine as contemplated in paragraph 21 above DMR 18(8) is not applica- ble33 In the case of lifting machines to be used for the purpose as con templated in paragraph 22 but which the user may occasionally due to lack of other suitable means or under unusual circum- stances want to use for the mov- ing or supporting of persons in suspension in a specially designed cradle DMR 18(8) is applicable and the approvalpermission of an inspector is required for such use

The approved SANS Standard for man-cages are SANS 583 Non-in-tegrated work platforms for occasional use on lift trucks Par 42 of SANS 583 gives examples of occasional use

1 The cradle is to be manufactured strictly in accordance with thedrawing supplied with the application2 It shall be enclosed on all 3 sides

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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to a height of al least 1 200 mm and the side on the mast side 2100mm above the cradle floor which shall be of a substantial construction and capable of supporting the designed maximum load safely

3 The cradle and all welding work shall be subjected to effective quality con-trol during its various stages of con-struction by a competent person who shall ensure compliance with condi-tion 1 and in addition that

31 all welding work is carried out by trained welders32 the welding work complies with an acceptable welding code33 the welding work is free of any de- fect likely to reduce its load carry- ing capacity and34 the welds are of such thickness that the allowable stresses for the welding rod in use is not exceed- ed when considering the dynamic and static forces the cradle is likely to be subjected to when in use4 The forklift truck used for that purpose must be examined by the person contemplated in condition 3 to ensure that it complies with

Typical man cage

the regulations before the lifting of persons may be permitted For successive lifts on the same day it need only be examined before the first lift The results of such exam inations must be entered into a record kept for that purpose on the premises5 The cradle shall be secured to the lift truck in such a manner that acciden tal disconnection of the cradle can- not take place6 Where reasonably practicable the cradle is to be provided with a switch electrically interlocking such cradle to the ignition of the lift truck to pre vent unexpected starting of the en- gine and movement of the lift truck whilst persons occupy the cradle7 The moving or supporting of person in suspension in the equipment shall only be done under the supervision of the person contemplated in para- graph 3 who shall ensure thatndash71 only trained and certified lift truck drivers are used in the operation72 the lift truck remains stationary whilst persons occupy the cradle 73 all persons occupying the cradle are secured to the cradle by means of full body safety harness

8 The maximum number of persons to be carried and the safe maximum load carrying capacity of the cradle for which it has been designed is to be conspicuously marked on the cradle

Pierre TerblancheT (012) 804 8244 E pierreterblanche2gmailcom W wwwculmencoza

26 Years Experience

Culmen Consultants

Tel (012) 804 8244 bull Fax (012) 804 1835 bull Email infoculmencoza bull Web wwwculmencoza

INSPECTION amp TESTING OF ALL LIFTING EQUIPMENT amp PRESSURE VESSELS TRAINING

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22

UJ Maritime students visit Durban harbour

For the past 17 years maritime students from the University of Johannesburg have been visiting the Durban harbour and associated businesses to gain an insiderrsquos view of the largest commercial port in South Africa Last year 18 stu-dents were fortunate enough to interact with various professionals and members of the maritime industry

After a very early departure from Jo-hannesburg the first stop for the day was MAN Truck and Bus plant in Pin-etown At the plant students gained an understanding of the essential functions of road transport in the operations of the port and linkages to the hinterland Familiar logistics concepts such as JIT and Kanban were demonstrated by observing the assem-bly line at Africarsquos first carbon-neutral truck production site

The tour then moved on to the NCT Durban Woodchip plant where bulk shipping operations were noted Plant engineer Derek Rall always an enthu-siastic host was a keen supporter of the studentrsquos race up the woodchip stack The day culminated in a visit to DSV one of the top freight forwarders in the world DSVrsquos acquisition of UTI Worldwide is a positive example of change management in a fragmented market

Despite the strong winds in Durban the enthusiasm to board a contain-ership the next day was not damp-enedAfter a safety briefing by Transnet at the Durban Container Ter-minal students were accompanied

on board the 8300 TEU Mediterra-nean Bridge vessel Language was no barrier to communication as the first officer demonstrated his passion for shipping by guiding the students through the bridge and engine room of the vessel With strict port regulations prohibiting the entry to the port and vessels this unforgettable experience was made possible through the kind permission of Captain Salvatore Sarno of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) South Africa

A visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals exposed the students to liquid bulk cargoes The handling of liquid cargoes is quite different to that of dry bulk or container handling and the complexi-ty of such operations were duly high-lighted The day ended with Kuehne amp Nagel the second largest freight forwarder in the world reinforcing val-ue-added visibility through digitisation and e-commerce

On the final day the students visited Tanker Services a division of Imperi-al logistics Thus the previous dayrsquos visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals was complete as the understanding of moving goods to the hinterland by

road transport was reflected upon As the tour drew to a close a harbour cruise and dinner sponsored by Strate-gnos and Imperial Health Services respectively was warmly welcomed The camaraderie developed amongst students the experience gained and the knowledge acquired on this tour is invaluable Appreciation is extended to Prof Johan du Plessis who tireless-ly makes this excursion possible every year

Students commented that they came on the tour thinking that they knew the maritime industry only to leave with a yearning to learn and explore more of this vast and valuable industry

UJ students on board the Mediterranean Bridge accompanied by Prof J du Plessis Ms S Nabee and Mr T Mbara

Sumayah NabeeT +27 11 559 3786W wwwujaczacbe

W wwwujaczatransport

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B

GREENAll stages of a productrsquos life cycle will influence a supply chainrsquos environment burden from resource extraction to manufacturing use and reuse final recycling or disposalBeyond this definition with adding the ldquogreenrdquo component it refers to green supply chain management (GSCM) which is defined as ldquogreen procure-ment green manufacturing green dis-tribution and reverse logisticsrdquo The idea of GSCM is to eliminate or min-imize waste (energy emissionschem-icalhazardous solid wastes) along supply chain

As a more systematic and integrated strategy GSCM has emerged as an important new innovation that helps organizations develop ldquowin-winrdquo strat-egies that achieve profit and market share objectives by lowering their en-vironmental risks and impacts while raising their ecological efficiencyThis has typically caused high integra-tion costs and diffusion is slow

GREEN PROCUREMENT

Green manufacturing is defined as production processes which use in-puts with relatively low environmen-tal impacts which are highly efficient and which generate little or no waste or pollution Green manufacturing can lead to lower raw material costs production efficiency gains reduced environmental and occupational safe-ty expenses and improved corporate image The findings in green manufacturing activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Hazardous substance control (1) Lead free ndash replace other substanc- es such as bismuth silver tin gold copper(2) Rinse parts with clean water instead of using chemicals and reuse water

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTIntroduction

Supply chain management is the coordination and management of a complex network of activities in-volved in delivering a finished product to the end-user or customer

AGreen procurement is defined as an environmental purchasing consist-ing of involvement in activities that include the reduction reuse and re-cycling of materials in the process of purchasing

Besides green procurement is a solu-tion for environmentally concerned and economically conservative busi-ness and a concept of acquiring a se-lection of products and services that minimizes environmental impact

The findings in green procurement ac-tivities of Thai manufacturers are pre-sented

Supplier selection (1) Purchase materials or parts only from ldquoGreen Partnersrdquo who satisfy green partner environmental quality standards and pass an au- dit process in following regulations for the environment-related sub- stances(2) Consider suppliers who acquire ISO14000 OHSAS18000 andor RoHS directives (3) Select suppliers who control haz- ardous substances in companyrsquos standard lists and obtain green certificate achievements

3Rs in procurement process(1) Reuse or recycle ndash paper parts container (plastic boxbag) (2) Order via email (paperless)

GREEN MANUFACTURING

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C

GREEN Plants collect used computers and par ts 50 from manufacturing plants 20 from community 20 from waste collectors and the rest 10 from privatepublic organization About 40 of disassembling parts are

All green activities in green supply chain management

GREEN MANUFACTURING

(3) Quality control in inputs at vendor site and recheck before process- ingEnergy-efficient technology(1) Reduce power consumption in products such as ramp loadun- load technology in HDD (2) Increase product life-span resulting in higher efficiency and productiv- ity (3) Improve machine uptime (4) Improve machine performance for example a process of solder jet bonding (using jet in soldering up to 2000 gold ballshr instead of pressing 500-700 gold ballshr)(5) Design product for example com- pact design with improved fea- tures yet using fewer resources to produce Strive for higher recyclability and recoverability for products as stipulated by WEEE directive product exterior using bio-based plastics achieves high level of fire retardancy3Rs and waste minimization (1) Promotes reuserecycle of parts (2) Enhance environmental conscious ness via 3Rs activities (3) Reduce indirect materials such as epoxy glue

GREEN DISTRIBUTION

Green distribution are consists of green packaging and green logistics Packaging characteristics such as size shape and materials have an impact on distribution because of their affect on the transport characteristics of the product Better packaging along with rearranged loading patterns can re-duce materials usage increase space utilization in the warehouse and in the trailer and reduce the amount of handling required [10] The findings in green distribution activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Green packaging (1) Downsize packaging (2) Use ldquogreenrdquo packaging materials (3) Cooperate with vendor to standard- ize packaging (4) Minimize material uses and time to unpack(5) Encourage and adopt returnable packaging methods

(6) Promote recycling and reuse pro- gramsGreen logisticstransportation (1) Deliver directly to user site (2) Use alternative fuel vehicles (3) Distribute products together rath- er than in smaller batches (4) Change to modal shift

D REVERSELOGISTICS

Reverse logistics is the process of re-trieving the product from the end con-sumer for the purposes of capturing value or proper disposal

Activities include collection combined inspectionselectionsorting re-pro-cessingdirect recoveryredistribution and disposal The findings in reverse logistics of stakeholders are presented

Waste collectors (called SaLeng) gather EOL computers from commu-nity privatepublic organization and used computer store then inspect se-lect and sort initially to get used parts which are shipped to disassemblyre cycle plants There is lack of obvious database about quantities and value provided in this stage

DISASSEMBLYRECYCLE

small electronic parts (eg IC diode transformer) and materials (metal glass plastic) which are derived and sold to big electronic markets The rest of it are shipped to recycle plants which recycle some precious metals like copper gold platinumFinal treatmentlandfill company has received the benefit of technology transfers technical and management assistance from USA The facility has industrial waste treatment and dis-posal systems for computer waste by secure landfill or stabilization and solidification systems (a process of detoxification and converting waste into a solid form before disposal in the landfill)

Mohamed Omar ElfaroukASCP Managing Director

T +2 01009198284 E Mohamedelfaroukascpegyptorg

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It is just over two years ago that Combilift announced its plans to invest euro46m in its new factory on a green field site on the edge of Monaghan Town What was once 40 hectares of industrial zoned land has been transformed into the companyrsquos new global HQ and is now the largest single manufacturing unit under one roof in Ireland

20th anniversary ldquoThe increased pro-duction capacity at the new premises will enable us to keep pace with the very full order books and we envisage doubling our output within the next few yearsrdquo said McVicar

The construction of the new factory has allowed Combilift to incorporate the latest and most innovative manu-facturing processes The entire design along lean principles including the ex-act material flow was mapped out long before building commenced The facil-ity includes a dedicated RampD centre and has four travelling assembly lines three moving paint lines an all-in-one plasma cutting machine centre and CNC press breaks Two automatic shot blasters have also been installed -un-usual for a forklift manufacturer where one shot blaster is usually the norm

Combiliftrsquos engineers are well aware of the corrosive effect the elements can have and put great importance on sur-face preparation to produce more ro-bust long life products

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Combilift to incorporate latest innovative manufacturing processes in new factory

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This is Combiliftrsquos third ldquohomerdquo follow-ing its establishment in 1998 by Mar-tin McVicar and Robert Moffett and the size of the new facility (46000msup2) underlines the exceptional growth of a company which initially manufac-tured one niche model for handling long loads in confined spaces ndash the multidirectional all-wheel drive IC en-gine powered Combilift Product de-velopment was swift however with an average of two new models being introduced each year and Combilift is now equally well known for its wide range of solutions which encompass-es pedestrian stacker trucks straddle carriears 2-way and 4-way sideloaders and VNA articulated forklifts

The new factory will be officially opened opened in April 2018 which coincides with another milestone - Combiliftrsquos

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Just recently Interroll launched a new software collaboration tool used mostly for After Sales Service Supply Network Africa spoke with Hilton Campbell Managing Director of Interroll SA to get his take on customer service and also hear more about how Interroll is driving to bring the innovation of conveyor technology to our very own markets

ldquoThe Interroll group has a key philos-ophy that is we need to be close to where our products are says Hiltonrdquo The proximity to the market is key to ensure that our products sold to our in-tegrators that ultimately end up in the distribution centers or in the airport or in the factoryrsquos of the end customer these customers can rely on Interroll for support in a fast and efficient way

Hilton comments ldquoI have a passion to make the global technology on offer from Interroll for the efficient handling of goods available in our own back yard This might sound easy as one only thinks about importing complete and ready-made goods absolutely not we want to manufacture and in some case locally assemble to offer the products quickly and cost effec-tively and with after sales supportrdquo

How Interroll achieves this makes them very unique In 2018 Interroll South Africa celebrates 20 years Itrsquos safe to say in their field they are the

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

INTE

RR

OLL

longest surviving international repre-sentative of conveyor components and technology that has stood the test of time This would not have been pos-sible without a fantastic loyal client base many companies they first sold to back in 1998 are today still buying from Interroll ldquotogether we run and growrdquo says Hilton Our customers are very loyal but also demanding this is OK because we have in our DNA core values that compliments this rela-tionship Our values include ldquoFast and Committedrdquo as well as ldquoEnvironment of Excellencerdquo amongst others

Our new collaboration tool for After sales Service is only one small tool to live our values The tool will allow both a local and global collaboration of global support With a simple e mail to zaserviceinterrollcom the mail is received by a team in SA and as-signed to the respective department for action locally and internationally From there we have a ldquoticketrdquo and the ticket is tracked with a specific time al-lowance from response to conclusion With this tool we are less dependent on a ldquofewrdquo and also avoid our own in-ternal inefficiencies that costs us and our customers money

This investment in service is key all professional integrators and end cus-tomers need piece of mind that when service is needed they can trust in their supplier In 2018 during our 20th year anniversary Interroll has many excit-ing activities planned both as a cele-bration but more importantly to also catapult Interroll in to the next growth phase Hilton concludes ldquowe will in-vest heavily into our factory local as-sembly and our people for training this is for both new products and new strategies to bring the global world even closer to soilrdquo

When asked how the demand for In-terroll type products will grow in the coming years Hilton was frank with his reply lsquoConsistent growth in our environment is by no means easy Not enough customers are investing they are simply in survival mode I can recall a few times when we have been asked to repair something where previously customers would replace There are some exceptions of course these are larger companies usually in the sector of Food and Beverage One customer we have dealt with since our inception comments today that he cannot cope with the demand they are howev-er in a niche market and operating in this sector Another is the automotive sector this sector shows some signs of activity and investment Our products offer a lot of diversity across a number of markets mostly in growing markets so growth is there but you need to fight for it in todayrsquos tough times

Interroll SA (Pty) Ltd

T +27 11 281 99 00E zasalesinterrollcom

W wwwinterrollcoza

WHAT DOES THIS TOOL OFFER

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Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

Weetabix Food Company has been awarded Standard Corporate Certification from CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement amp Supply) following an in-depth assessment that measured its procurement function against world-class standards

Weetabix is one of only 280 companies worldwide to have achieved the pres-tigious certification The robust and rigorous procurement processes are now allowing the organisation to strengthen its relationships with sup-pliers ndash 75 now consider Weetabix to operate a collaborative and innovative culture ndash and drive further improve-ment throughout the business

The processes have helped to deliver added value to both Weetabix and its suppliers through continuous improve-ment initiatives across the whole sup-ply chain These improvements have also allowed Weetabix to continue to meet the needs and adapt to the de-mands of customers and consumers in a changing breakfast market

Certification is testament to the jour-ney the Weetabix team has taken during the last seven years under the leadership of Anthony Bowdidge Head of Procurement

He says ldquoWhen we decided to em-bark on the certification process last year wersquod already step changed the way we worked internally and made some fantastic progress But we knew from internal feedback there were some further improvements we could make and CIPS offered a framework to take us to the next level It provided the structure we needed particularly around processes and continued peo-ple development

ldquoWe aligned our programme to the five dimensions of the CIPS assessment Leadership amp organisation Strategy People Processes amp Systems and Per-

Latimer in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom

ANTHONY CONCLUDES

ldquoResponsible sourcing and production is a key pillar of the Weetabix busi-ness We now have a robust platform that will ensure procurement main-tains a high level of impact across the organisation Wersquoll continue to evolve our processes and nurture our procurement talent over the next few years Wersquove already got our eye on Advanced CIPS Certificationrdquo

formance Management Each dimen-sion was assigned a sub-team within procurement which meant it was a real team effort from the beginning as every member of the function was in-volved throughout the entire journey This resulted in the excellent co-cre-ation of new policies and processes as well as enabling personal develop-ment and education for all involved

Whilst the certificate will be the thing that we will display and publicise proudly arguably the biggest impact will be the increased professional development of the teamrdquo

Alan Martin Head of CIPS Certifica-tion said ldquoWeetabix has been on a journey of continuous improvement over the past few years and wersquove witnessed throughout the assessment process a team that has built up it processes using the CIPS framework to achieve what is now an array of procurement best practices The value the business places on procurement and strong relationships the team has with the Executive Leaders of the organisation has ensured excellent compliance and in terms of content style and clarity the Weetabix CIPS submission was exceptional Wersquore delighted to award Weetabix with CIPS Corporate Certificationrdquo

There are 14 members of the Weet-abix procurement team that oversee over 800 suppliers and the export of Weetabix products from its UK sites to over 80 countries worldwide Weet-abix is renowned for sourcing all wheat for its Weetabix biscuits from within a 50 mile radius of its mills at Burton

T +27 12 345 6177F +27 (0) 12 345 3309E southafricacipsorg

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

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SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

227 Technical Support SSI Augmented Support Technicians on Call Global Spare Parts Service

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In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

T +27 (0) 11 961 0700 E LisaDebeerparkercom W wwwparkercomza

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Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | FORKLIFTS

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JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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T (011) 445 1600E slubbebwlogcom W wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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46

porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

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in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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48

The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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52

CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

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DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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ScopeIn the previous article racking inspections were discussed This article will focus on the legal requirements of lifting machines used in the warehouse primarily lift trucks as well as the use of non-integrated work platforms (ldquoman-cagesrdquo) as mentioned in Driven Machinery Regulations

On June 24 2015 the Department of Labour(DoL) published the revision of the Driven Machinery Regulations 2015 (DMR) Following is a summary of the regulations that could have an influence on warehouse lifting equip-ment

18(1) ldquoNo user may use or permit the use of a lifting machine unless (b) it is conspicuously and clearly marked with the safe working load provided that when such safe working load varies with the conditions of use of the manufacturer a table showing the safe working load with re- gard to every variable condi- tion shall be posted by the user in a conspicuous place easily visible to the operatorrdquo

We have found several lift trucks marked with a Safe Working Load notice on the side of the mast There are 2 reasons why this does not comply to the requirements firstly

The notice is not immediately visible to the operator and secondly A lift truck has different capacities for different conditions The conditions change with lift height and load centres of loads

18(5) (a)

This subregulation requires the lift truck to be thoroughly inspected and tested by a Lifting Machinery Inspec-tor (LMI) annually This requirement is similar to the previous requirement

18(6) Notwithstanding subregulation (5) the user shall cause all ropes

chainshooks or other attaching devices sheaves brakes and safety devices forming an inte-

A major change was made regarding the 6 monthly inspections It is no longer required anymore for an LMI to perform the inspections but rather a competent person The following is the definition of a competent person

ldquoCompetent personrdquo means a per-son who has the knowledge training experience and qualifications specif-ic to the work performed provided that where appropriate qualifications and training are registered in terms of the provisions of the South African Qualifications Authority Act 1995 those qualifications and that training shall be deemed to be the required qualifications and trainingrdquo

The operator may determine the competency of the person responsible for the six monthly inspections based on training experience and specific qualifications For example the service providermaintenance person main-taining the lift trucks will be deemed to be competent It is therefore not necessary to use the services of an LMI

Driven Machinery Regulations ldquoThe user shall cause the en-tire installation and all work- ing parts of every lifting machine as well as ancil-lary lifting equipment used with the machine or device excluding lifting tackle to be subjected to a thorough examination and a perfor-mance test as prescribed by the standard to which the lifting machine was man-ufactured by a lifting ma-chinery inspector of a lift-ing machinery entity which shall determine the service-ability of the structures ropes machinery and safety devices before they are put into use and every time they are dismantled and re-erected and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 12 monthsrdquo

gral part of a lifting machine or hand powered lifting device to be subject-ed to a thorough examination by a competent person at intervals not ex-ceeding 6 months

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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42 Occasional useExamples of occasional use area) non-routine maintenance tasks for which it is impractical to hire pur- pose built access equipmentb) the replacement of light fittings in high-rise warehouses if the task is not carried out as part of periodic maintenance operationsc) tasks that would otherwise be car- ried out using less safe means of access such as ladders because it is impractical to hire purpose de- signed persons-lifting equipment due to the short duration and occa sional nature of the task for exam- ple clearing a blocked gutter andd) checking on high-level damage to racking suspected of causing an im- mediate risk or checking on the con- dition of damaged roof lights

3 In the case of a HLOP it is expect-ed of the operator to pick orders from the storage bays by walking away from his normal operating position onto the forks from the truck as not all HLOPrsquos are delivered with integrated plat-forms Although the operator should wear a safety harness it still creates a falling hazard

The operators of such trucks should consider installing a man-cage if the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) does not supply safe platforms to work from SANS 583 and OHSDirective 015 are essential

OHS Directive 015The OHS Directive 015 states the following ldquoSchedule of Conditions for Lift Trucksrdquo

18(8) No user shall require or permit any person to be moved or sup- ported by means of a lifting machine unless that machine is fitted with a man-cage designed and manufactured according to an approved SANS standard approved for that purpose by an inspector and after a risk assess- ment has been done

The DoL has published a Directive (OHS Directive 015) to all their offices as guidelines to the approv-al of man-cages What is important to note in this directive is

Machinery which may be ldquolifting ma-chinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of supporting or moving persons in sus-pension by means of a cradle for which no permission is required (eg High Lift Order Pickers (HLOP) and Turret Trucks) and

21

HLOP with man-cage

HLOP without man-cage

Turret Truck (VNA)

22 Machinery which may be ldquolifting machinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of moving or supporting of goods or materials for which permission is required (eg Counter-Balanced Lift Trucks)

Counter-Balance - Reach truck

Counter-Balance - Internal combustion

32 In the case of a lifting machine as contemplated in paragraph 21 above DMR 18(8) is not applica- ble33 In the case of lifting machines to be used for the purpose as con templated in paragraph 22 but which the user may occasionally due to lack of other suitable means or under unusual circum- stances want to use for the mov- ing or supporting of persons in suspension in a specially designed cradle DMR 18(8) is applicable and the approvalpermission of an inspector is required for such use

The approved SANS Standard for man-cages are SANS 583 Non-in-tegrated work platforms for occasional use on lift trucks Par 42 of SANS 583 gives examples of occasional use

1 The cradle is to be manufactured strictly in accordance with thedrawing supplied with the application2 It shall be enclosed on all 3 sides

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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to a height of al least 1 200 mm and the side on the mast side 2100mm above the cradle floor which shall be of a substantial construction and capable of supporting the designed maximum load safely

3 The cradle and all welding work shall be subjected to effective quality con-trol during its various stages of con-struction by a competent person who shall ensure compliance with condi-tion 1 and in addition that

31 all welding work is carried out by trained welders32 the welding work complies with an acceptable welding code33 the welding work is free of any de- fect likely to reduce its load carry- ing capacity and34 the welds are of such thickness that the allowable stresses for the welding rod in use is not exceed- ed when considering the dynamic and static forces the cradle is likely to be subjected to when in use4 The forklift truck used for that purpose must be examined by the person contemplated in condition 3 to ensure that it complies with

Typical man cage

the regulations before the lifting of persons may be permitted For successive lifts on the same day it need only be examined before the first lift The results of such exam inations must be entered into a record kept for that purpose on the premises5 The cradle shall be secured to the lift truck in such a manner that acciden tal disconnection of the cradle can- not take place6 Where reasonably practicable the cradle is to be provided with a switch electrically interlocking such cradle to the ignition of the lift truck to pre vent unexpected starting of the en- gine and movement of the lift truck whilst persons occupy the cradle7 The moving or supporting of person in suspension in the equipment shall only be done under the supervision of the person contemplated in para- graph 3 who shall ensure thatndash71 only trained and certified lift truck drivers are used in the operation72 the lift truck remains stationary whilst persons occupy the cradle 73 all persons occupying the cradle are secured to the cradle by means of full body safety harness

8 The maximum number of persons to be carried and the safe maximum load carrying capacity of the cradle for which it has been designed is to be conspicuously marked on the cradle

Pierre TerblancheT (012) 804 8244 E pierreterblanche2gmailcom W wwwculmencoza

26 Years Experience

Culmen Consultants

Tel (012) 804 8244 bull Fax (012) 804 1835 bull Email infoculmencoza bull Web wwwculmencoza

INSPECTION amp TESTING OF ALL LIFTING EQUIPMENT amp PRESSURE VESSELS TRAINING

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UJ Maritime students visit Durban harbour

For the past 17 years maritime students from the University of Johannesburg have been visiting the Durban harbour and associated businesses to gain an insiderrsquos view of the largest commercial port in South Africa Last year 18 stu-dents were fortunate enough to interact with various professionals and members of the maritime industry

After a very early departure from Jo-hannesburg the first stop for the day was MAN Truck and Bus plant in Pin-etown At the plant students gained an understanding of the essential functions of road transport in the operations of the port and linkages to the hinterland Familiar logistics concepts such as JIT and Kanban were demonstrated by observing the assem-bly line at Africarsquos first carbon-neutral truck production site

The tour then moved on to the NCT Durban Woodchip plant where bulk shipping operations were noted Plant engineer Derek Rall always an enthu-siastic host was a keen supporter of the studentrsquos race up the woodchip stack The day culminated in a visit to DSV one of the top freight forwarders in the world DSVrsquos acquisition of UTI Worldwide is a positive example of change management in a fragmented market

Despite the strong winds in Durban the enthusiasm to board a contain-ership the next day was not damp-enedAfter a safety briefing by Transnet at the Durban Container Ter-minal students were accompanied

on board the 8300 TEU Mediterra-nean Bridge vessel Language was no barrier to communication as the first officer demonstrated his passion for shipping by guiding the students through the bridge and engine room of the vessel With strict port regulations prohibiting the entry to the port and vessels this unforgettable experience was made possible through the kind permission of Captain Salvatore Sarno of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) South Africa

A visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals exposed the students to liquid bulk cargoes The handling of liquid cargoes is quite different to that of dry bulk or container handling and the complexi-ty of such operations were duly high-lighted The day ended with Kuehne amp Nagel the second largest freight forwarder in the world reinforcing val-ue-added visibility through digitisation and e-commerce

On the final day the students visited Tanker Services a division of Imperi-al logistics Thus the previous dayrsquos visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals was complete as the understanding of moving goods to the hinterland by

road transport was reflected upon As the tour drew to a close a harbour cruise and dinner sponsored by Strate-gnos and Imperial Health Services respectively was warmly welcomed The camaraderie developed amongst students the experience gained and the knowledge acquired on this tour is invaluable Appreciation is extended to Prof Johan du Plessis who tireless-ly makes this excursion possible every year

Students commented that they came on the tour thinking that they knew the maritime industry only to leave with a yearning to learn and explore more of this vast and valuable industry

UJ students on board the Mediterranean Bridge accompanied by Prof J du Plessis Ms S Nabee and Mr T Mbara

Sumayah NabeeT +27 11 559 3786W wwwujaczacbe

W wwwujaczatransport

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B

GREENAll stages of a productrsquos life cycle will influence a supply chainrsquos environment burden from resource extraction to manufacturing use and reuse final recycling or disposalBeyond this definition with adding the ldquogreenrdquo component it refers to green supply chain management (GSCM) which is defined as ldquogreen procure-ment green manufacturing green dis-tribution and reverse logisticsrdquo The idea of GSCM is to eliminate or min-imize waste (energy emissionschem-icalhazardous solid wastes) along supply chain

As a more systematic and integrated strategy GSCM has emerged as an important new innovation that helps organizations develop ldquowin-winrdquo strat-egies that achieve profit and market share objectives by lowering their en-vironmental risks and impacts while raising their ecological efficiencyThis has typically caused high integra-tion costs and diffusion is slow

GREEN PROCUREMENT

Green manufacturing is defined as production processes which use in-puts with relatively low environmen-tal impacts which are highly efficient and which generate little or no waste or pollution Green manufacturing can lead to lower raw material costs production efficiency gains reduced environmental and occupational safe-ty expenses and improved corporate image The findings in green manufacturing activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Hazardous substance control (1) Lead free ndash replace other substanc- es such as bismuth silver tin gold copper(2) Rinse parts with clean water instead of using chemicals and reuse water

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTIntroduction

Supply chain management is the coordination and management of a complex network of activities in-volved in delivering a finished product to the end-user or customer

AGreen procurement is defined as an environmental purchasing consist-ing of involvement in activities that include the reduction reuse and re-cycling of materials in the process of purchasing

Besides green procurement is a solu-tion for environmentally concerned and economically conservative busi-ness and a concept of acquiring a se-lection of products and services that minimizes environmental impact

The findings in green procurement ac-tivities of Thai manufacturers are pre-sented

Supplier selection (1) Purchase materials or parts only from ldquoGreen Partnersrdquo who satisfy green partner environmental quality standards and pass an au- dit process in following regulations for the environment-related sub- stances(2) Consider suppliers who acquire ISO14000 OHSAS18000 andor RoHS directives (3) Select suppliers who control haz- ardous substances in companyrsquos standard lists and obtain green certificate achievements

3Rs in procurement process(1) Reuse or recycle ndash paper parts container (plastic boxbag) (2) Order via email (paperless)

GREEN MANUFACTURING

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C

GREEN Plants collect used computers and par ts 50 from manufacturing plants 20 from community 20 from waste collectors and the rest 10 from privatepublic organization About 40 of disassembling parts are

All green activities in green supply chain management

GREEN MANUFACTURING

(3) Quality control in inputs at vendor site and recheck before process- ingEnergy-efficient technology(1) Reduce power consumption in products such as ramp loadun- load technology in HDD (2) Increase product life-span resulting in higher efficiency and productiv- ity (3) Improve machine uptime (4) Improve machine performance for example a process of solder jet bonding (using jet in soldering up to 2000 gold ballshr instead of pressing 500-700 gold ballshr)(5) Design product for example com- pact design with improved fea- tures yet using fewer resources to produce Strive for higher recyclability and recoverability for products as stipulated by WEEE directive product exterior using bio-based plastics achieves high level of fire retardancy3Rs and waste minimization (1) Promotes reuserecycle of parts (2) Enhance environmental conscious ness via 3Rs activities (3) Reduce indirect materials such as epoxy glue

GREEN DISTRIBUTION

Green distribution are consists of green packaging and green logistics Packaging characteristics such as size shape and materials have an impact on distribution because of their affect on the transport characteristics of the product Better packaging along with rearranged loading patterns can re-duce materials usage increase space utilization in the warehouse and in the trailer and reduce the amount of handling required [10] The findings in green distribution activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Green packaging (1) Downsize packaging (2) Use ldquogreenrdquo packaging materials (3) Cooperate with vendor to standard- ize packaging (4) Minimize material uses and time to unpack(5) Encourage and adopt returnable packaging methods

(6) Promote recycling and reuse pro- gramsGreen logisticstransportation (1) Deliver directly to user site (2) Use alternative fuel vehicles (3) Distribute products together rath- er than in smaller batches (4) Change to modal shift

D REVERSELOGISTICS

Reverse logistics is the process of re-trieving the product from the end con-sumer for the purposes of capturing value or proper disposal

Activities include collection combined inspectionselectionsorting re-pro-cessingdirect recoveryredistribution and disposal The findings in reverse logistics of stakeholders are presented

Waste collectors (called SaLeng) gather EOL computers from commu-nity privatepublic organization and used computer store then inspect se-lect and sort initially to get used parts which are shipped to disassemblyre cycle plants There is lack of obvious database about quantities and value provided in this stage

DISASSEMBLYRECYCLE

small electronic parts (eg IC diode transformer) and materials (metal glass plastic) which are derived and sold to big electronic markets The rest of it are shipped to recycle plants which recycle some precious metals like copper gold platinumFinal treatmentlandfill company has received the benefit of technology transfers technical and management assistance from USA The facility has industrial waste treatment and dis-posal systems for computer waste by secure landfill or stabilization and solidification systems (a process of detoxification and converting waste into a solid form before disposal in the landfill)

Mohamed Omar ElfaroukASCP Managing Director

T +2 01009198284 E Mohamedelfaroukascpegyptorg

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It is just over two years ago that Combilift announced its plans to invest euro46m in its new factory on a green field site on the edge of Monaghan Town What was once 40 hectares of industrial zoned land has been transformed into the companyrsquos new global HQ and is now the largest single manufacturing unit under one roof in Ireland

20th anniversary ldquoThe increased pro-duction capacity at the new premises will enable us to keep pace with the very full order books and we envisage doubling our output within the next few yearsrdquo said McVicar

The construction of the new factory has allowed Combilift to incorporate the latest and most innovative manu-facturing processes The entire design along lean principles including the ex-act material flow was mapped out long before building commenced The facil-ity includes a dedicated RampD centre and has four travelling assembly lines three moving paint lines an all-in-one plasma cutting machine centre and CNC press breaks Two automatic shot blasters have also been installed -un-usual for a forklift manufacturer where one shot blaster is usually the norm

Combiliftrsquos engineers are well aware of the corrosive effect the elements can have and put great importance on sur-face preparation to produce more ro-bust long life products

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Combilift to incorporate latest innovative manufacturing processes in new factory

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This is Combiliftrsquos third ldquohomerdquo follow-ing its establishment in 1998 by Mar-tin McVicar and Robert Moffett and the size of the new facility (46000msup2) underlines the exceptional growth of a company which initially manufac-tured one niche model for handling long loads in confined spaces ndash the multidirectional all-wheel drive IC en-gine powered Combilift Product de-velopment was swift however with an average of two new models being introduced each year and Combilift is now equally well known for its wide range of solutions which encompass-es pedestrian stacker trucks straddle carriears 2-way and 4-way sideloaders and VNA articulated forklifts

The new factory will be officially opened opened in April 2018 which coincides with another milestone - Combiliftrsquos

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Just recently Interroll launched a new software collaboration tool used mostly for After Sales Service Supply Network Africa spoke with Hilton Campbell Managing Director of Interroll SA to get his take on customer service and also hear more about how Interroll is driving to bring the innovation of conveyor technology to our very own markets

ldquoThe Interroll group has a key philos-ophy that is we need to be close to where our products are says Hiltonrdquo The proximity to the market is key to ensure that our products sold to our in-tegrators that ultimately end up in the distribution centers or in the airport or in the factoryrsquos of the end customer these customers can rely on Interroll for support in a fast and efficient way

Hilton comments ldquoI have a passion to make the global technology on offer from Interroll for the efficient handling of goods available in our own back yard This might sound easy as one only thinks about importing complete and ready-made goods absolutely not we want to manufacture and in some case locally assemble to offer the products quickly and cost effec-tively and with after sales supportrdquo

How Interroll achieves this makes them very unique In 2018 Interroll South Africa celebrates 20 years Itrsquos safe to say in their field they are the

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

INTE

RR

OLL

longest surviving international repre-sentative of conveyor components and technology that has stood the test of time This would not have been pos-sible without a fantastic loyal client base many companies they first sold to back in 1998 are today still buying from Interroll ldquotogether we run and growrdquo says Hilton Our customers are very loyal but also demanding this is OK because we have in our DNA core values that compliments this rela-tionship Our values include ldquoFast and Committedrdquo as well as ldquoEnvironment of Excellencerdquo amongst others

Our new collaboration tool for After sales Service is only one small tool to live our values The tool will allow both a local and global collaboration of global support With a simple e mail to zaserviceinterrollcom the mail is received by a team in SA and as-signed to the respective department for action locally and internationally From there we have a ldquoticketrdquo and the ticket is tracked with a specific time al-lowance from response to conclusion With this tool we are less dependent on a ldquofewrdquo and also avoid our own in-ternal inefficiencies that costs us and our customers money

This investment in service is key all professional integrators and end cus-tomers need piece of mind that when service is needed they can trust in their supplier In 2018 during our 20th year anniversary Interroll has many excit-ing activities planned both as a cele-bration but more importantly to also catapult Interroll in to the next growth phase Hilton concludes ldquowe will in-vest heavily into our factory local as-sembly and our people for training this is for both new products and new strategies to bring the global world even closer to soilrdquo

When asked how the demand for In-terroll type products will grow in the coming years Hilton was frank with his reply lsquoConsistent growth in our environment is by no means easy Not enough customers are investing they are simply in survival mode I can recall a few times when we have been asked to repair something where previously customers would replace There are some exceptions of course these are larger companies usually in the sector of Food and Beverage One customer we have dealt with since our inception comments today that he cannot cope with the demand they are howev-er in a niche market and operating in this sector Another is the automotive sector this sector shows some signs of activity and investment Our products offer a lot of diversity across a number of markets mostly in growing markets so growth is there but you need to fight for it in todayrsquos tough times

Interroll SA (Pty) Ltd

T +27 11 281 99 00E zasalesinterrollcom

W wwwinterrollcoza

WHAT DOES THIS TOOL OFFER

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Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

Weetabix Food Company has been awarded Standard Corporate Certification from CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement amp Supply) following an in-depth assessment that measured its procurement function against world-class standards

Weetabix is one of only 280 companies worldwide to have achieved the pres-tigious certification The robust and rigorous procurement processes are now allowing the organisation to strengthen its relationships with sup-pliers ndash 75 now consider Weetabix to operate a collaborative and innovative culture ndash and drive further improve-ment throughout the business

The processes have helped to deliver added value to both Weetabix and its suppliers through continuous improve-ment initiatives across the whole sup-ply chain These improvements have also allowed Weetabix to continue to meet the needs and adapt to the de-mands of customers and consumers in a changing breakfast market

Certification is testament to the jour-ney the Weetabix team has taken during the last seven years under the leadership of Anthony Bowdidge Head of Procurement

He says ldquoWhen we decided to em-bark on the certification process last year wersquod already step changed the way we worked internally and made some fantastic progress But we knew from internal feedback there were some further improvements we could make and CIPS offered a framework to take us to the next level It provided the structure we needed particularly around processes and continued peo-ple development

ldquoWe aligned our programme to the five dimensions of the CIPS assessment Leadership amp organisation Strategy People Processes amp Systems and Per-

Latimer in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom

ANTHONY CONCLUDES

ldquoResponsible sourcing and production is a key pillar of the Weetabix busi-ness We now have a robust platform that will ensure procurement main-tains a high level of impact across the organisation Wersquoll continue to evolve our processes and nurture our procurement talent over the next few years Wersquove already got our eye on Advanced CIPS Certificationrdquo

formance Management Each dimen-sion was assigned a sub-team within procurement which meant it was a real team effort from the beginning as every member of the function was in-volved throughout the entire journey This resulted in the excellent co-cre-ation of new policies and processes as well as enabling personal develop-ment and education for all involved

Whilst the certificate will be the thing that we will display and publicise proudly arguably the biggest impact will be the increased professional development of the teamrdquo

Alan Martin Head of CIPS Certifica-tion said ldquoWeetabix has been on a journey of continuous improvement over the past few years and wersquove witnessed throughout the assessment process a team that has built up it processes using the CIPS framework to achieve what is now an array of procurement best practices The value the business places on procurement and strong relationships the team has with the Executive Leaders of the organisation has ensured excellent compliance and in terms of content style and clarity the Weetabix CIPS submission was exceptional Wersquore delighted to award Weetabix with CIPS Corporate Certificationrdquo

There are 14 members of the Weet-abix procurement team that oversee over 800 suppliers and the export of Weetabix products from its UK sites to over 80 countries worldwide Weet-abix is renowned for sourcing all wheat for its Weetabix biscuits from within a 50 mile radius of its mills at Burton

T +27 12 345 6177F +27 (0) 12 345 3309E southafricacipsorg

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

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SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

227 Technical Support SSI Augmented Support Technicians on Call Global Spare Parts Service

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In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

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Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

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38

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

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JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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46

porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

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in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

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Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

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42 Occasional useExamples of occasional use area) non-routine maintenance tasks for which it is impractical to hire pur- pose built access equipmentb) the replacement of light fittings in high-rise warehouses if the task is not carried out as part of periodic maintenance operationsc) tasks that would otherwise be car- ried out using less safe means of access such as ladders because it is impractical to hire purpose de- signed persons-lifting equipment due to the short duration and occa sional nature of the task for exam- ple clearing a blocked gutter andd) checking on high-level damage to racking suspected of causing an im- mediate risk or checking on the con- dition of damaged roof lights

3 In the case of a HLOP it is expect-ed of the operator to pick orders from the storage bays by walking away from his normal operating position onto the forks from the truck as not all HLOPrsquos are delivered with integrated plat-forms Although the operator should wear a safety harness it still creates a falling hazard

The operators of such trucks should consider installing a man-cage if the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) does not supply safe platforms to work from SANS 583 and OHSDirective 015 are essential

OHS Directive 015The OHS Directive 015 states the following ldquoSchedule of Conditions for Lift Trucksrdquo

18(8) No user shall require or permit any person to be moved or sup- ported by means of a lifting machine unless that machine is fitted with a man-cage designed and manufactured according to an approved SANS standard approved for that purpose by an inspector and after a risk assess- ment has been done

The DoL has published a Directive (OHS Directive 015) to all their offices as guidelines to the approv-al of man-cages What is important to note in this directive is

Machinery which may be ldquolifting ma-chinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of supporting or moving persons in sus-pension by means of a cradle for which no permission is required (eg High Lift Order Pickers (HLOP) and Turret Trucks) and

21

HLOP with man-cage

HLOP without man-cage

Turret Truck (VNA)

22 Machinery which may be ldquolifting machinesrdquo by definition but which are manufactured for the sole purpose of moving or supporting of goods or materials for which permission is required (eg Counter-Balanced Lift Trucks)

Counter-Balance - Reach truck

Counter-Balance - Internal combustion

32 In the case of a lifting machine as contemplated in paragraph 21 above DMR 18(8) is not applica- ble33 In the case of lifting machines to be used for the purpose as con templated in paragraph 22 but which the user may occasionally due to lack of other suitable means or under unusual circum- stances want to use for the mov- ing or supporting of persons in suspension in a specially designed cradle DMR 18(8) is applicable and the approvalpermission of an inspector is required for such use

The approved SANS Standard for man-cages are SANS 583 Non-in-tegrated work platforms for occasional use on lift trucks Par 42 of SANS 583 gives examples of occasional use

1 The cradle is to be manufactured strictly in accordance with thedrawing supplied with the application2 It shall be enclosed on all 3 sides

As per the Driven Machinery Regulations

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to a height of al least 1 200 mm and the side on the mast side 2100mm above the cradle floor which shall be of a substantial construction and capable of supporting the designed maximum load safely

3 The cradle and all welding work shall be subjected to effective quality con-trol during its various stages of con-struction by a competent person who shall ensure compliance with condi-tion 1 and in addition that

31 all welding work is carried out by trained welders32 the welding work complies with an acceptable welding code33 the welding work is free of any de- fect likely to reduce its load carry- ing capacity and34 the welds are of such thickness that the allowable stresses for the welding rod in use is not exceed- ed when considering the dynamic and static forces the cradle is likely to be subjected to when in use4 The forklift truck used for that purpose must be examined by the person contemplated in condition 3 to ensure that it complies with

Typical man cage

the regulations before the lifting of persons may be permitted For successive lifts on the same day it need only be examined before the first lift The results of such exam inations must be entered into a record kept for that purpose on the premises5 The cradle shall be secured to the lift truck in such a manner that acciden tal disconnection of the cradle can- not take place6 Where reasonably practicable the cradle is to be provided with a switch electrically interlocking such cradle to the ignition of the lift truck to pre vent unexpected starting of the en- gine and movement of the lift truck whilst persons occupy the cradle7 The moving or supporting of person in suspension in the equipment shall only be done under the supervision of the person contemplated in para- graph 3 who shall ensure thatndash71 only trained and certified lift truck drivers are used in the operation72 the lift truck remains stationary whilst persons occupy the cradle 73 all persons occupying the cradle are secured to the cradle by means of full body safety harness

8 The maximum number of persons to be carried and the safe maximum load carrying capacity of the cradle for which it has been designed is to be conspicuously marked on the cradle

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26 Years Experience

Culmen Consultants

Tel (012) 804 8244 bull Fax (012) 804 1835 bull Email infoculmencoza bull Web wwwculmencoza

INSPECTION amp TESTING OF ALL LIFTING EQUIPMENT amp PRESSURE VESSELS TRAINING

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22

UJ Maritime students visit Durban harbour

For the past 17 years maritime students from the University of Johannesburg have been visiting the Durban harbour and associated businesses to gain an insiderrsquos view of the largest commercial port in South Africa Last year 18 stu-dents were fortunate enough to interact with various professionals and members of the maritime industry

After a very early departure from Jo-hannesburg the first stop for the day was MAN Truck and Bus plant in Pin-etown At the plant students gained an understanding of the essential functions of road transport in the operations of the port and linkages to the hinterland Familiar logistics concepts such as JIT and Kanban were demonstrated by observing the assem-bly line at Africarsquos first carbon-neutral truck production site

The tour then moved on to the NCT Durban Woodchip plant where bulk shipping operations were noted Plant engineer Derek Rall always an enthu-siastic host was a keen supporter of the studentrsquos race up the woodchip stack The day culminated in a visit to DSV one of the top freight forwarders in the world DSVrsquos acquisition of UTI Worldwide is a positive example of change management in a fragmented market

Despite the strong winds in Durban the enthusiasm to board a contain-ership the next day was not damp-enedAfter a safety briefing by Transnet at the Durban Container Ter-minal students were accompanied

on board the 8300 TEU Mediterra-nean Bridge vessel Language was no barrier to communication as the first officer demonstrated his passion for shipping by guiding the students through the bridge and engine room of the vessel With strict port regulations prohibiting the entry to the port and vessels this unforgettable experience was made possible through the kind permission of Captain Salvatore Sarno of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) South Africa

A visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals exposed the students to liquid bulk cargoes The handling of liquid cargoes is quite different to that of dry bulk or container handling and the complexi-ty of such operations were duly high-lighted The day ended with Kuehne amp Nagel the second largest freight forwarder in the world reinforcing val-ue-added visibility through digitisation and e-commerce

On the final day the students visited Tanker Services a division of Imperi-al logistics Thus the previous dayrsquos visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals was complete as the understanding of moving goods to the hinterland by

road transport was reflected upon As the tour drew to a close a harbour cruise and dinner sponsored by Strate-gnos and Imperial Health Services respectively was warmly welcomed The camaraderie developed amongst students the experience gained and the knowledge acquired on this tour is invaluable Appreciation is extended to Prof Johan du Plessis who tireless-ly makes this excursion possible every year

Students commented that they came on the tour thinking that they knew the maritime industry only to leave with a yearning to learn and explore more of this vast and valuable industry

UJ students on board the Mediterranean Bridge accompanied by Prof J du Plessis Ms S Nabee and Mr T Mbara

Sumayah NabeeT +27 11 559 3786W wwwujaczacbe

W wwwujaczatransport

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B

GREENAll stages of a productrsquos life cycle will influence a supply chainrsquos environment burden from resource extraction to manufacturing use and reuse final recycling or disposalBeyond this definition with adding the ldquogreenrdquo component it refers to green supply chain management (GSCM) which is defined as ldquogreen procure-ment green manufacturing green dis-tribution and reverse logisticsrdquo The idea of GSCM is to eliminate or min-imize waste (energy emissionschem-icalhazardous solid wastes) along supply chain

As a more systematic and integrated strategy GSCM has emerged as an important new innovation that helps organizations develop ldquowin-winrdquo strat-egies that achieve profit and market share objectives by lowering their en-vironmental risks and impacts while raising their ecological efficiencyThis has typically caused high integra-tion costs and diffusion is slow

GREEN PROCUREMENT

Green manufacturing is defined as production processes which use in-puts with relatively low environmen-tal impacts which are highly efficient and which generate little or no waste or pollution Green manufacturing can lead to lower raw material costs production efficiency gains reduced environmental and occupational safe-ty expenses and improved corporate image The findings in green manufacturing activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Hazardous substance control (1) Lead free ndash replace other substanc- es such as bismuth silver tin gold copper(2) Rinse parts with clean water instead of using chemicals and reuse water

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTIntroduction

Supply chain management is the coordination and management of a complex network of activities in-volved in delivering a finished product to the end-user or customer

AGreen procurement is defined as an environmental purchasing consist-ing of involvement in activities that include the reduction reuse and re-cycling of materials in the process of purchasing

Besides green procurement is a solu-tion for environmentally concerned and economically conservative busi-ness and a concept of acquiring a se-lection of products and services that minimizes environmental impact

The findings in green procurement ac-tivities of Thai manufacturers are pre-sented

Supplier selection (1) Purchase materials or parts only from ldquoGreen Partnersrdquo who satisfy green partner environmental quality standards and pass an au- dit process in following regulations for the environment-related sub- stances(2) Consider suppliers who acquire ISO14000 OHSAS18000 andor RoHS directives (3) Select suppliers who control haz- ardous substances in companyrsquos standard lists and obtain green certificate achievements

3Rs in procurement process(1) Reuse or recycle ndash paper parts container (plastic boxbag) (2) Order via email (paperless)

GREEN MANUFACTURING

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C

GREEN Plants collect used computers and par ts 50 from manufacturing plants 20 from community 20 from waste collectors and the rest 10 from privatepublic organization About 40 of disassembling parts are

All green activities in green supply chain management

GREEN MANUFACTURING

(3) Quality control in inputs at vendor site and recheck before process- ingEnergy-efficient technology(1) Reduce power consumption in products such as ramp loadun- load technology in HDD (2) Increase product life-span resulting in higher efficiency and productiv- ity (3) Improve machine uptime (4) Improve machine performance for example a process of solder jet bonding (using jet in soldering up to 2000 gold ballshr instead of pressing 500-700 gold ballshr)(5) Design product for example com- pact design with improved fea- tures yet using fewer resources to produce Strive for higher recyclability and recoverability for products as stipulated by WEEE directive product exterior using bio-based plastics achieves high level of fire retardancy3Rs and waste minimization (1) Promotes reuserecycle of parts (2) Enhance environmental conscious ness via 3Rs activities (3) Reduce indirect materials such as epoxy glue

GREEN DISTRIBUTION

Green distribution are consists of green packaging and green logistics Packaging characteristics such as size shape and materials have an impact on distribution because of their affect on the transport characteristics of the product Better packaging along with rearranged loading patterns can re-duce materials usage increase space utilization in the warehouse and in the trailer and reduce the amount of handling required [10] The findings in green distribution activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Green packaging (1) Downsize packaging (2) Use ldquogreenrdquo packaging materials (3) Cooperate with vendor to standard- ize packaging (4) Minimize material uses and time to unpack(5) Encourage and adopt returnable packaging methods

(6) Promote recycling and reuse pro- gramsGreen logisticstransportation (1) Deliver directly to user site (2) Use alternative fuel vehicles (3) Distribute products together rath- er than in smaller batches (4) Change to modal shift

D REVERSELOGISTICS

Reverse logistics is the process of re-trieving the product from the end con-sumer for the purposes of capturing value or proper disposal

Activities include collection combined inspectionselectionsorting re-pro-cessingdirect recoveryredistribution and disposal The findings in reverse logistics of stakeholders are presented

Waste collectors (called SaLeng) gather EOL computers from commu-nity privatepublic organization and used computer store then inspect se-lect and sort initially to get used parts which are shipped to disassemblyre cycle plants There is lack of obvious database about quantities and value provided in this stage

DISASSEMBLYRECYCLE

small electronic parts (eg IC diode transformer) and materials (metal glass plastic) which are derived and sold to big electronic markets The rest of it are shipped to recycle plants which recycle some precious metals like copper gold platinumFinal treatmentlandfill company has received the benefit of technology transfers technical and management assistance from USA The facility has industrial waste treatment and dis-posal systems for computer waste by secure landfill or stabilization and solidification systems (a process of detoxification and converting waste into a solid form before disposal in the landfill)

Mohamed Omar ElfaroukASCP Managing Director

T +2 01009198284 E Mohamedelfaroukascpegyptorg

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It is just over two years ago that Combilift announced its plans to invest euro46m in its new factory on a green field site on the edge of Monaghan Town What was once 40 hectares of industrial zoned land has been transformed into the companyrsquos new global HQ and is now the largest single manufacturing unit under one roof in Ireland

20th anniversary ldquoThe increased pro-duction capacity at the new premises will enable us to keep pace with the very full order books and we envisage doubling our output within the next few yearsrdquo said McVicar

The construction of the new factory has allowed Combilift to incorporate the latest and most innovative manu-facturing processes The entire design along lean principles including the ex-act material flow was mapped out long before building commenced The facil-ity includes a dedicated RampD centre and has four travelling assembly lines three moving paint lines an all-in-one plasma cutting machine centre and CNC press breaks Two automatic shot blasters have also been installed -un-usual for a forklift manufacturer where one shot blaster is usually the norm

Combiliftrsquos engineers are well aware of the corrosive effect the elements can have and put great importance on sur-face preparation to produce more ro-bust long life products

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Combilift to incorporate latest innovative manufacturing processes in new factory

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This is Combiliftrsquos third ldquohomerdquo follow-ing its establishment in 1998 by Mar-tin McVicar and Robert Moffett and the size of the new facility (46000msup2) underlines the exceptional growth of a company which initially manufac-tured one niche model for handling long loads in confined spaces ndash the multidirectional all-wheel drive IC en-gine powered Combilift Product de-velopment was swift however with an average of two new models being introduced each year and Combilift is now equally well known for its wide range of solutions which encompass-es pedestrian stacker trucks straddle carriears 2-way and 4-way sideloaders and VNA articulated forklifts

The new factory will be officially opened opened in April 2018 which coincides with another milestone - Combiliftrsquos

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Just recently Interroll launched a new software collaboration tool used mostly for After Sales Service Supply Network Africa spoke with Hilton Campbell Managing Director of Interroll SA to get his take on customer service and also hear more about how Interroll is driving to bring the innovation of conveyor technology to our very own markets

ldquoThe Interroll group has a key philos-ophy that is we need to be close to where our products are says Hiltonrdquo The proximity to the market is key to ensure that our products sold to our in-tegrators that ultimately end up in the distribution centers or in the airport or in the factoryrsquos of the end customer these customers can rely on Interroll for support in a fast and efficient way

Hilton comments ldquoI have a passion to make the global technology on offer from Interroll for the efficient handling of goods available in our own back yard This might sound easy as one only thinks about importing complete and ready-made goods absolutely not we want to manufacture and in some case locally assemble to offer the products quickly and cost effec-tively and with after sales supportrdquo

How Interroll achieves this makes them very unique In 2018 Interroll South Africa celebrates 20 years Itrsquos safe to say in their field they are the

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

INTE

RR

OLL

longest surviving international repre-sentative of conveyor components and technology that has stood the test of time This would not have been pos-sible without a fantastic loyal client base many companies they first sold to back in 1998 are today still buying from Interroll ldquotogether we run and growrdquo says Hilton Our customers are very loyal but also demanding this is OK because we have in our DNA core values that compliments this rela-tionship Our values include ldquoFast and Committedrdquo as well as ldquoEnvironment of Excellencerdquo amongst others

Our new collaboration tool for After sales Service is only one small tool to live our values The tool will allow both a local and global collaboration of global support With a simple e mail to zaserviceinterrollcom the mail is received by a team in SA and as-signed to the respective department for action locally and internationally From there we have a ldquoticketrdquo and the ticket is tracked with a specific time al-lowance from response to conclusion With this tool we are less dependent on a ldquofewrdquo and also avoid our own in-ternal inefficiencies that costs us and our customers money

This investment in service is key all professional integrators and end cus-tomers need piece of mind that when service is needed they can trust in their supplier In 2018 during our 20th year anniversary Interroll has many excit-ing activities planned both as a cele-bration but more importantly to also catapult Interroll in to the next growth phase Hilton concludes ldquowe will in-vest heavily into our factory local as-sembly and our people for training this is for both new products and new strategies to bring the global world even closer to soilrdquo

When asked how the demand for In-terroll type products will grow in the coming years Hilton was frank with his reply lsquoConsistent growth in our environment is by no means easy Not enough customers are investing they are simply in survival mode I can recall a few times when we have been asked to repair something where previously customers would replace There are some exceptions of course these are larger companies usually in the sector of Food and Beverage One customer we have dealt with since our inception comments today that he cannot cope with the demand they are howev-er in a niche market and operating in this sector Another is the automotive sector this sector shows some signs of activity and investment Our products offer a lot of diversity across a number of markets mostly in growing markets so growth is there but you need to fight for it in todayrsquos tough times

Interroll SA (Pty) Ltd

T +27 11 281 99 00E zasalesinterrollcom

W wwwinterrollcoza

WHAT DOES THIS TOOL OFFER

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Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

Weetabix Food Company has been awarded Standard Corporate Certification from CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement amp Supply) following an in-depth assessment that measured its procurement function against world-class standards

Weetabix is one of only 280 companies worldwide to have achieved the pres-tigious certification The robust and rigorous procurement processes are now allowing the organisation to strengthen its relationships with sup-pliers ndash 75 now consider Weetabix to operate a collaborative and innovative culture ndash and drive further improve-ment throughout the business

The processes have helped to deliver added value to both Weetabix and its suppliers through continuous improve-ment initiatives across the whole sup-ply chain These improvements have also allowed Weetabix to continue to meet the needs and adapt to the de-mands of customers and consumers in a changing breakfast market

Certification is testament to the jour-ney the Weetabix team has taken during the last seven years under the leadership of Anthony Bowdidge Head of Procurement

He says ldquoWhen we decided to em-bark on the certification process last year wersquod already step changed the way we worked internally and made some fantastic progress But we knew from internal feedback there were some further improvements we could make and CIPS offered a framework to take us to the next level It provided the structure we needed particularly around processes and continued peo-ple development

ldquoWe aligned our programme to the five dimensions of the CIPS assessment Leadership amp organisation Strategy People Processes amp Systems and Per-

Latimer in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom

ANTHONY CONCLUDES

ldquoResponsible sourcing and production is a key pillar of the Weetabix busi-ness We now have a robust platform that will ensure procurement main-tains a high level of impact across the organisation Wersquoll continue to evolve our processes and nurture our procurement talent over the next few years Wersquove already got our eye on Advanced CIPS Certificationrdquo

formance Management Each dimen-sion was assigned a sub-team within procurement which meant it was a real team effort from the beginning as every member of the function was in-volved throughout the entire journey This resulted in the excellent co-cre-ation of new policies and processes as well as enabling personal develop-ment and education for all involved

Whilst the certificate will be the thing that we will display and publicise proudly arguably the biggest impact will be the increased professional development of the teamrdquo

Alan Martin Head of CIPS Certifica-tion said ldquoWeetabix has been on a journey of continuous improvement over the past few years and wersquove witnessed throughout the assessment process a team that has built up it processes using the CIPS framework to achieve what is now an array of procurement best practices The value the business places on procurement and strong relationships the team has with the Executive Leaders of the organisation has ensured excellent compliance and in terms of content style and clarity the Weetabix CIPS submission was exceptional Wersquore delighted to award Weetabix with CIPS Corporate Certificationrdquo

There are 14 members of the Weet-abix procurement team that oversee over 800 suppliers and the export of Weetabix products from its UK sites to over 80 countries worldwide Weet-abix is renowned for sourcing all wheat for its Weetabix biscuits from within a 50 mile radius of its mills at Burton

T +27 12 345 6177F +27 (0) 12 345 3309E southafricacipsorg

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

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SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

227 Technical Support SSI Augmented Support Technicians on Call Global Spare Parts Service

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In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

T +27 (0) 11 961 0700 E LisaDebeerparkercom W wwwparkercomza

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Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

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38

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | FORKLIFTS

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JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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T (011) 445 1600E slubbebwlogcom W wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

46

porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

T +27 (0) 12 993 4509E rutmediantcozaW wwwmediantcoza

in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

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DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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to a height of al least 1 200 mm and the side on the mast side 2100mm above the cradle floor which shall be of a substantial construction and capable of supporting the designed maximum load safely

3 The cradle and all welding work shall be subjected to effective quality con-trol during its various stages of con-struction by a competent person who shall ensure compliance with condi-tion 1 and in addition that

31 all welding work is carried out by trained welders32 the welding work complies with an acceptable welding code33 the welding work is free of any de- fect likely to reduce its load carry- ing capacity and34 the welds are of such thickness that the allowable stresses for the welding rod in use is not exceed- ed when considering the dynamic and static forces the cradle is likely to be subjected to when in use4 The forklift truck used for that purpose must be examined by the person contemplated in condition 3 to ensure that it complies with

Typical man cage

the regulations before the lifting of persons may be permitted For successive lifts on the same day it need only be examined before the first lift The results of such exam inations must be entered into a record kept for that purpose on the premises5 The cradle shall be secured to the lift truck in such a manner that acciden tal disconnection of the cradle can- not take place6 Where reasonably practicable the cradle is to be provided with a switch electrically interlocking such cradle to the ignition of the lift truck to pre vent unexpected starting of the en- gine and movement of the lift truck whilst persons occupy the cradle7 The moving or supporting of person in suspension in the equipment shall only be done under the supervision of the person contemplated in para- graph 3 who shall ensure thatndash71 only trained and certified lift truck drivers are used in the operation72 the lift truck remains stationary whilst persons occupy the cradle 73 all persons occupying the cradle are secured to the cradle by means of full body safety harness

8 The maximum number of persons to be carried and the safe maximum load carrying capacity of the cradle for which it has been designed is to be conspicuously marked on the cradle

Pierre TerblancheT (012) 804 8244 E pierreterblanche2gmailcom W wwwculmencoza

26 Years Experience

Culmen Consultants

Tel (012) 804 8244 bull Fax (012) 804 1835 bull Email infoculmencoza bull Web wwwculmencoza

INSPECTION amp TESTING OF ALL LIFTING EQUIPMENT amp PRESSURE VESSELS TRAINING

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22

UJ Maritime students visit Durban harbour

For the past 17 years maritime students from the University of Johannesburg have been visiting the Durban harbour and associated businesses to gain an insiderrsquos view of the largest commercial port in South Africa Last year 18 stu-dents were fortunate enough to interact with various professionals and members of the maritime industry

After a very early departure from Jo-hannesburg the first stop for the day was MAN Truck and Bus plant in Pin-etown At the plant students gained an understanding of the essential functions of road transport in the operations of the port and linkages to the hinterland Familiar logistics concepts such as JIT and Kanban were demonstrated by observing the assem-bly line at Africarsquos first carbon-neutral truck production site

The tour then moved on to the NCT Durban Woodchip plant where bulk shipping operations were noted Plant engineer Derek Rall always an enthu-siastic host was a keen supporter of the studentrsquos race up the woodchip stack The day culminated in a visit to DSV one of the top freight forwarders in the world DSVrsquos acquisition of UTI Worldwide is a positive example of change management in a fragmented market

Despite the strong winds in Durban the enthusiasm to board a contain-ership the next day was not damp-enedAfter a safety briefing by Transnet at the Durban Container Ter-minal students were accompanied

on board the 8300 TEU Mediterra-nean Bridge vessel Language was no barrier to communication as the first officer demonstrated his passion for shipping by guiding the students through the bridge and engine room of the vessel With strict port regulations prohibiting the entry to the port and vessels this unforgettable experience was made possible through the kind permission of Captain Salvatore Sarno of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) South Africa

A visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals exposed the students to liquid bulk cargoes The handling of liquid cargoes is quite different to that of dry bulk or container handling and the complexi-ty of such operations were duly high-lighted The day ended with Kuehne amp Nagel the second largest freight forwarder in the world reinforcing val-ue-added visibility through digitisation and e-commerce

On the final day the students visited Tanker Services a division of Imperi-al logistics Thus the previous dayrsquos visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals was complete as the understanding of moving goods to the hinterland by

road transport was reflected upon As the tour drew to a close a harbour cruise and dinner sponsored by Strate-gnos and Imperial Health Services respectively was warmly welcomed The camaraderie developed amongst students the experience gained and the knowledge acquired on this tour is invaluable Appreciation is extended to Prof Johan du Plessis who tireless-ly makes this excursion possible every year

Students commented that they came on the tour thinking that they knew the maritime industry only to leave with a yearning to learn and explore more of this vast and valuable industry

UJ students on board the Mediterranean Bridge accompanied by Prof J du Plessis Ms S Nabee and Mr T Mbara

Sumayah NabeeT +27 11 559 3786W wwwujaczacbe

W wwwujaczatransport

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B

GREENAll stages of a productrsquos life cycle will influence a supply chainrsquos environment burden from resource extraction to manufacturing use and reuse final recycling or disposalBeyond this definition with adding the ldquogreenrdquo component it refers to green supply chain management (GSCM) which is defined as ldquogreen procure-ment green manufacturing green dis-tribution and reverse logisticsrdquo The idea of GSCM is to eliminate or min-imize waste (energy emissionschem-icalhazardous solid wastes) along supply chain

As a more systematic and integrated strategy GSCM has emerged as an important new innovation that helps organizations develop ldquowin-winrdquo strat-egies that achieve profit and market share objectives by lowering their en-vironmental risks and impacts while raising their ecological efficiencyThis has typically caused high integra-tion costs and diffusion is slow

GREEN PROCUREMENT

Green manufacturing is defined as production processes which use in-puts with relatively low environmen-tal impacts which are highly efficient and which generate little or no waste or pollution Green manufacturing can lead to lower raw material costs production efficiency gains reduced environmental and occupational safe-ty expenses and improved corporate image The findings in green manufacturing activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Hazardous substance control (1) Lead free ndash replace other substanc- es such as bismuth silver tin gold copper(2) Rinse parts with clean water instead of using chemicals and reuse water

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTIntroduction

Supply chain management is the coordination and management of a complex network of activities in-volved in delivering a finished product to the end-user or customer

AGreen procurement is defined as an environmental purchasing consist-ing of involvement in activities that include the reduction reuse and re-cycling of materials in the process of purchasing

Besides green procurement is a solu-tion for environmentally concerned and economically conservative busi-ness and a concept of acquiring a se-lection of products and services that minimizes environmental impact

The findings in green procurement ac-tivities of Thai manufacturers are pre-sented

Supplier selection (1) Purchase materials or parts only from ldquoGreen Partnersrdquo who satisfy green partner environmental quality standards and pass an au- dit process in following regulations for the environment-related sub- stances(2) Consider suppliers who acquire ISO14000 OHSAS18000 andor RoHS directives (3) Select suppliers who control haz- ardous substances in companyrsquos standard lists and obtain green certificate achievements

3Rs in procurement process(1) Reuse or recycle ndash paper parts container (plastic boxbag) (2) Order via email (paperless)

GREEN MANUFACTURING

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24

C

GREEN Plants collect used computers and par ts 50 from manufacturing plants 20 from community 20 from waste collectors and the rest 10 from privatepublic organization About 40 of disassembling parts are

All green activities in green supply chain management

GREEN MANUFACTURING

(3) Quality control in inputs at vendor site and recheck before process- ingEnergy-efficient technology(1) Reduce power consumption in products such as ramp loadun- load technology in HDD (2) Increase product life-span resulting in higher efficiency and productiv- ity (3) Improve machine uptime (4) Improve machine performance for example a process of solder jet bonding (using jet in soldering up to 2000 gold ballshr instead of pressing 500-700 gold ballshr)(5) Design product for example com- pact design with improved fea- tures yet using fewer resources to produce Strive for higher recyclability and recoverability for products as stipulated by WEEE directive product exterior using bio-based plastics achieves high level of fire retardancy3Rs and waste minimization (1) Promotes reuserecycle of parts (2) Enhance environmental conscious ness via 3Rs activities (3) Reduce indirect materials such as epoxy glue

GREEN DISTRIBUTION

Green distribution are consists of green packaging and green logistics Packaging characteristics such as size shape and materials have an impact on distribution because of their affect on the transport characteristics of the product Better packaging along with rearranged loading patterns can re-duce materials usage increase space utilization in the warehouse and in the trailer and reduce the amount of handling required [10] The findings in green distribution activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Green packaging (1) Downsize packaging (2) Use ldquogreenrdquo packaging materials (3) Cooperate with vendor to standard- ize packaging (4) Minimize material uses and time to unpack(5) Encourage and adopt returnable packaging methods

(6) Promote recycling and reuse pro- gramsGreen logisticstransportation (1) Deliver directly to user site (2) Use alternative fuel vehicles (3) Distribute products together rath- er than in smaller batches (4) Change to modal shift

D REVERSELOGISTICS

Reverse logistics is the process of re-trieving the product from the end con-sumer for the purposes of capturing value or proper disposal

Activities include collection combined inspectionselectionsorting re-pro-cessingdirect recoveryredistribution and disposal The findings in reverse logistics of stakeholders are presented

Waste collectors (called SaLeng) gather EOL computers from commu-nity privatepublic organization and used computer store then inspect se-lect and sort initially to get used parts which are shipped to disassemblyre cycle plants There is lack of obvious database about quantities and value provided in this stage

DISASSEMBLYRECYCLE

small electronic parts (eg IC diode transformer) and materials (metal glass plastic) which are derived and sold to big electronic markets The rest of it are shipped to recycle plants which recycle some precious metals like copper gold platinumFinal treatmentlandfill company has received the benefit of technology transfers technical and management assistance from USA The facility has industrial waste treatment and dis-posal systems for computer waste by secure landfill or stabilization and solidification systems (a process of detoxification and converting waste into a solid form before disposal in the landfill)

Mohamed Omar ElfaroukASCP Managing Director

T +2 01009198284 E Mohamedelfaroukascpegyptorg

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It is just over two years ago that Combilift announced its plans to invest euro46m in its new factory on a green field site on the edge of Monaghan Town What was once 40 hectares of industrial zoned land has been transformed into the companyrsquos new global HQ and is now the largest single manufacturing unit under one roof in Ireland

20th anniversary ldquoThe increased pro-duction capacity at the new premises will enable us to keep pace with the very full order books and we envisage doubling our output within the next few yearsrdquo said McVicar

The construction of the new factory has allowed Combilift to incorporate the latest and most innovative manu-facturing processes The entire design along lean principles including the ex-act material flow was mapped out long before building commenced The facil-ity includes a dedicated RampD centre and has four travelling assembly lines three moving paint lines an all-in-one plasma cutting machine centre and CNC press breaks Two automatic shot blasters have also been installed -un-usual for a forklift manufacturer where one shot blaster is usually the norm

Combiliftrsquos engineers are well aware of the corrosive effect the elements can have and put great importance on sur-face preparation to produce more ro-bust long life products

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Combilift to incorporate latest innovative manufacturing processes in new factory

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This is Combiliftrsquos third ldquohomerdquo follow-ing its establishment in 1998 by Mar-tin McVicar and Robert Moffett and the size of the new facility (46000msup2) underlines the exceptional growth of a company which initially manufac-tured one niche model for handling long loads in confined spaces ndash the multidirectional all-wheel drive IC en-gine powered Combilift Product de-velopment was swift however with an average of two new models being introduced each year and Combilift is now equally well known for its wide range of solutions which encompass-es pedestrian stacker trucks straddle carriears 2-way and 4-way sideloaders and VNA articulated forklifts

The new factory will be officially opened opened in April 2018 which coincides with another milestone - Combiliftrsquos

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Just recently Interroll launched a new software collaboration tool used mostly for After Sales Service Supply Network Africa spoke with Hilton Campbell Managing Director of Interroll SA to get his take on customer service and also hear more about how Interroll is driving to bring the innovation of conveyor technology to our very own markets

ldquoThe Interroll group has a key philos-ophy that is we need to be close to where our products are says Hiltonrdquo The proximity to the market is key to ensure that our products sold to our in-tegrators that ultimately end up in the distribution centers or in the airport or in the factoryrsquos of the end customer these customers can rely on Interroll for support in a fast and efficient way

Hilton comments ldquoI have a passion to make the global technology on offer from Interroll for the efficient handling of goods available in our own back yard This might sound easy as one only thinks about importing complete and ready-made goods absolutely not we want to manufacture and in some case locally assemble to offer the products quickly and cost effec-tively and with after sales supportrdquo

How Interroll achieves this makes them very unique In 2018 Interroll South Africa celebrates 20 years Itrsquos safe to say in their field they are the

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

INTE

RR

OLL

longest surviving international repre-sentative of conveyor components and technology that has stood the test of time This would not have been pos-sible without a fantastic loyal client base many companies they first sold to back in 1998 are today still buying from Interroll ldquotogether we run and growrdquo says Hilton Our customers are very loyal but also demanding this is OK because we have in our DNA core values that compliments this rela-tionship Our values include ldquoFast and Committedrdquo as well as ldquoEnvironment of Excellencerdquo amongst others

Our new collaboration tool for After sales Service is only one small tool to live our values The tool will allow both a local and global collaboration of global support With a simple e mail to zaserviceinterrollcom the mail is received by a team in SA and as-signed to the respective department for action locally and internationally From there we have a ldquoticketrdquo and the ticket is tracked with a specific time al-lowance from response to conclusion With this tool we are less dependent on a ldquofewrdquo and also avoid our own in-ternal inefficiencies that costs us and our customers money

This investment in service is key all professional integrators and end cus-tomers need piece of mind that when service is needed they can trust in their supplier In 2018 during our 20th year anniversary Interroll has many excit-ing activities planned both as a cele-bration but more importantly to also catapult Interroll in to the next growth phase Hilton concludes ldquowe will in-vest heavily into our factory local as-sembly and our people for training this is for both new products and new strategies to bring the global world even closer to soilrdquo

When asked how the demand for In-terroll type products will grow in the coming years Hilton was frank with his reply lsquoConsistent growth in our environment is by no means easy Not enough customers are investing they are simply in survival mode I can recall a few times when we have been asked to repair something where previously customers would replace There are some exceptions of course these are larger companies usually in the sector of Food and Beverage One customer we have dealt with since our inception comments today that he cannot cope with the demand they are howev-er in a niche market and operating in this sector Another is the automotive sector this sector shows some signs of activity and investment Our products offer a lot of diversity across a number of markets mostly in growing markets so growth is there but you need to fight for it in todayrsquos tough times

Interroll SA (Pty) Ltd

T +27 11 281 99 00E zasalesinterrollcom

W wwwinterrollcoza

WHAT DOES THIS TOOL OFFER

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Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

Weetabix Food Company has been awarded Standard Corporate Certification from CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement amp Supply) following an in-depth assessment that measured its procurement function against world-class standards

Weetabix is one of only 280 companies worldwide to have achieved the pres-tigious certification The robust and rigorous procurement processes are now allowing the organisation to strengthen its relationships with sup-pliers ndash 75 now consider Weetabix to operate a collaborative and innovative culture ndash and drive further improve-ment throughout the business

The processes have helped to deliver added value to both Weetabix and its suppliers through continuous improve-ment initiatives across the whole sup-ply chain These improvements have also allowed Weetabix to continue to meet the needs and adapt to the de-mands of customers and consumers in a changing breakfast market

Certification is testament to the jour-ney the Weetabix team has taken during the last seven years under the leadership of Anthony Bowdidge Head of Procurement

He says ldquoWhen we decided to em-bark on the certification process last year wersquod already step changed the way we worked internally and made some fantastic progress But we knew from internal feedback there were some further improvements we could make and CIPS offered a framework to take us to the next level It provided the structure we needed particularly around processes and continued peo-ple development

ldquoWe aligned our programme to the five dimensions of the CIPS assessment Leadership amp organisation Strategy People Processes amp Systems and Per-

Latimer in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom

ANTHONY CONCLUDES

ldquoResponsible sourcing and production is a key pillar of the Weetabix busi-ness We now have a robust platform that will ensure procurement main-tains a high level of impact across the organisation Wersquoll continue to evolve our processes and nurture our procurement talent over the next few years Wersquove already got our eye on Advanced CIPS Certificationrdquo

formance Management Each dimen-sion was assigned a sub-team within procurement which meant it was a real team effort from the beginning as every member of the function was in-volved throughout the entire journey This resulted in the excellent co-cre-ation of new policies and processes as well as enabling personal develop-ment and education for all involved

Whilst the certificate will be the thing that we will display and publicise proudly arguably the biggest impact will be the increased professional development of the teamrdquo

Alan Martin Head of CIPS Certifica-tion said ldquoWeetabix has been on a journey of continuous improvement over the past few years and wersquove witnessed throughout the assessment process a team that has built up it processes using the CIPS framework to achieve what is now an array of procurement best practices The value the business places on procurement and strong relationships the team has with the Executive Leaders of the organisation has ensured excellent compliance and in terms of content style and clarity the Weetabix CIPS submission was exceptional Wersquore delighted to award Weetabix with CIPS Corporate Certificationrdquo

There are 14 members of the Weet-abix procurement team that oversee over 800 suppliers and the export of Weetabix products from its UK sites to over 80 countries worldwide Weet-abix is renowned for sourcing all wheat for its Weetabix biscuits from within a 50 mile radius of its mills at Burton

T +27 12 345 6177F +27 (0) 12 345 3309E southafricacipsorg

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

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SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

227 Technical Support SSI Augmented Support Technicians on Call Global Spare Parts Service

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In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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36

rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

T +27 (0) 11 961 0700 E LisaDebeerparkercom W wwwparkercomza

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Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

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JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

T +27 (0) 12 993 4509E rutmediantcozaW wwwmediantcoza

in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

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ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

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DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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UJ Maritime students visit Durban harbour

For the past 17 years maritime students from the University of Johannesburg have been visiting the Durban harbour and associated businesses to gain an insiderrsquos view of the largest commercial port in South Africa Last year 18 stu-dents were fortunate enough to interact with various professionals and members of the maritime industry

After a very early departure from Jo-hannesburg the first stop for the day was MAN Truck and Bus plant in Pin-etown At the plant students gained an understanding of the essential functions of road transport in the operations of the port and linkages to the hinterland Familiar logistics concepts such as JIT and Kanban were demonstrated by observing the assem-bly line at Africarsquos first carbon-neutral truck production site

The tour then moved on to the NCT Durban Woodchip plant where bulk shipping operations were noted Plant engineer Derek Rall always an enthu-siastic host was a keen supporter of the studentrsquos race up the woodchip stack The day culminated in a visit to DSV one of the top freight forwarders in the world DSVrsquos acquisition of UTI Worldwide is a positive example of change management in a fragmented market

Despite the strong winds in Durban the enthusiasm to board a contain-ership the next day was not damp-enedAfter a safety briefing by Transnet at the Durban Container Ter-minal students were accompanied

on board the 8300 TEU Mediterra-nean Bridge vessel Language was no barrier to communication as the first officer demonstrated his passion for shipping by guiding the students through the bridge and engine room of the vessel With strict port regulations prohibiting the entry to the port and vessels this unforgettable experience was made possible through the kind permission of Captain Salvatore Sarno of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) South Africa

A visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals exposed the students to liquid bulk cargoes The handling of liquid cargoes is quite different to that of dry bulk or container handling and the complexi-ty of such operations were duly high-lighted The day ended with Kuehne amp Nagel the second largest freight forwarder in the world reinforcing val-ue-added visibility through digitisation and e-commerce

On the final day the students visited Tanker Services a division of Imperi-al logistics Thus the previous dayrsquos visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals was complete as the understanding of moving goods to the hinterland by

road transport was reflected upon As the tour drew to a close a harbour cruise and dinner sponsored by Strate-gnos and Imperial Health Services respectively was warmly welcomed The camaraderie developed amongst students the experience gained and the knowledge acquired on this tour is invaluable Appreciation is extended to Prof Johan du Plessis who tireless-ly makes this excursion possible every year

Students commented that they came on the tour thinking that they knew the maritime industry only to leave with a yearning to learn and explore more of this vast and valuable industry

UJ students on board the Mediterranean Bridge accompanied by Prof J du Plessis Ms S Nabee and Mr T Mbara

Sumayah NabeeT +27 11 559 3786W wwwujaczacbe

W wwwujaczatransport

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B

GREENAll stages of a productrsquos life cycle will influence a supply chainrsquos environment burden from resource extraction to manufacturing use and reuse final recycling or disposalBeyond this definition with adding the ldquogreenrdquo component it refers to green supply chain management (GSCM) which is defined as ldquogreen procure-ment green manufacturing green dis-tribution and reverse logisticsrdquo The idea of GSCM is to eliminate or min-imize waste (energy emissionschem-icalhazardous solid wastes) along supply chain

As a more systematic and integrated strategy GSCM has emerged as an important new innovation that helps organizations develop ldquowin-winrdquo strat-egies that achieve profit and market share objectives by lowering their en-vironmental risks and impacts while raising their ecological efficiencyThis has typically caused high integra-tion costs and diffusion is slow

GREEN PROCUREMENT

Green manufacturing is defined as production processes which use in-puts with relatively low environmen-tal impacts which are highly efficient and which generate little or no waste or pollution Green manufacturing can lead to lower raw material costs production efficiency gains reduced environmental and occupational safe-ty expenses and improved corporate image The findings in green manufacturing activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Hazardous substance control (1) Lead free ndash replace other substanc- es such as bismuth silver tin gold copper(2) Rinse parts with clean water instead of using chemicals and reuse water

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTIntroduction

Supply chain management is the coordination and management of a complex network of activities in-volved in delivering a finished product to the end-user or customer

AGreen procurement is defined as an environmental purchasing consist-ing of involvement in activities that include the reduction reuse and re-cycling of materials in the process of purchasing

Besides green procurement is a solu-tion for environmentally concerned and economically conservative busi-ness and a concept of acquiring a se-lection of products and services that minimizes environmental impact

The findings in green procurement ac-tivities of Thai manufacturers are pre-sented

Supplier selection (1) Purchase materials or parts only from ldquoGreen Partnersrdquo who satisfy green partner environmental quality standards and pass an au- dit process in following regulations for the environment-related sub- stances(2) Consider suppliers who acquire ISO14000 OHSAS18000 andor RoHS directives (3) Select suppliers who control haz- ardous substances in companyrsquos standard lists and obtain green certificate achievements

3Rs in procurement process(1) Reuse or recycle ndash paper parts container (plastic boxbag) (2) Order via email (paperless)

GREEN MANUFACTURING

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24

C

GREEN Plants collect used computers and par ts 50 from manufacturing plants 20 from community 20 from waste collectors and the rest 10 from privatepublic organization About 40 of disassembling parts are

All green activities in green supply chain management

GREEN MANUFACTURING

(3) Quality control in inputs at vendor site and recheck before process- ingEnergy-efficient technology(1) Reduce power consumption in products such as ramp loadun- load technology in HDD (2) Increase product life-span resulting in higher efficiency and productiv- ity (3) Improve machine uptime (4) Improve machine performance for example a process of solder jet bonding (using jet in soldering up to 2000 gold ballshr instead of pressing 500-700 gold ballshr)(5) Design product for example com- pact design with improved fea- tures yet using fewer resources to produce Strive for higher recyclability and recoverability for products as stipulated by WEEE directive product exterior using bio-based plastics achieves high level of fire retardancy3Rs and waste minimization (1) Promotes reuserecycle of parts (2) Enhance environmental conscious ness via 3Rs activities (3) Reduce indirect materials such as epoxy glue

GREEN DISTRIBUTION

Green distribution are consists of green packaging and green logistics Packaging characteristics such as size shape and materials have an impact on distribution because of their affect on the transport characteristics of the product Better packaging along with rearranged loading patterns can re-duce materials usage increase space utilization in the warehouse and in the trailer and reduce the amount of handling required [10] The findings in green distribution activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Green packaging (1) Downsize packaging (2) Use ldquogreenrdquo packaging materials (3) Cooperate with vendor to standard- ize packaging (4) Minimize material uses and time to unpack(5) Encourage and adopt returnable packaging methods

(6) Promote recycling and reuse pro- gramsGreen logisticstransportation (1) Deliver directly to user site (2) Use alternative fuel vehicles (3) Distribute products together rath- er than in smaller batches (4) Change to modal shift

D REVERSELOGISTICS

Reverse logistics is the process of re-trieving the product from the end con-sumer for the purposes of capturing value or proper disposal

Activities include collection combined inspectionselectionsorting re-pro-cessingdirect recoveryredistribution and disposal The findings in reverse logistics of stakeholders are presented

Waste collectors (called SaLeng) gather EOL computers from commu-nity privatepublic organization and used computer store then inspect se-lect and sort initially to get used parts which are shipped to disassemblyre cycle plants There is lack of obvious database about quantities and value provided in this stage

DISASSEMBLYRECYCLE

small electronic parts (eg IC diode transformer) and materials (metal glass plastic) which are derived and sold to big electronic markets The rest of it are shipped to recycle plants which recycle some precious metals like copper gold platinumFinal treatmentlandfill company has received the benefit of technology transfers technical and management assistance from USA The facility has industrial waste treatment and dis-posal systems for computer waste by secure landfill or stabilization and solidification systems (a process of detoxification and converting waste into a solid form before disposal in the landfill)

Mohamed Omar ElfaroukASCP Managing Director

T +2 01009198284 E Mohamedelfaroukascpegyptorg

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It is just over two years ago that Combilift announced its plans to invest euro46m in its new factory on a green field site on the edge of Monaghan Town What was once 40 hectares of industrial zoned land has been transformed into the companyrsquos new global HQ and is now the largest single manufacturing unit under one roof in Ireland

20th anniversary ldquoThe increased pro-duction capacity at the new premises will enable us to keep pace with the very full order books and we envisage doubling our output within the next few yearsrdquo said McVicar

The construction of the new factory has allowed Combilift to incorporate the latest and most innovative manu-facturing processes The entire design along lean principles including the ex-act material flow was mapped out long before building commenced The facil-ity includes a dedicated RampD centre and has four travelling assembly lines three moving paint lines an all-in-one plasma cutting machine centre and CNC press breaks Two automatic shot blasters have also been installed -un-usual for a forklift manufacturer where one shot blaster is usually the norm

Combiliftrsquos engineers are well aware of the corrosive effect the elements can have and put great importance on sur-face preparation to produce more ro-bust long life products

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Combilift to incorporate latest innovative manufacturing processes in new factory

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This is Combiliftrsquos third ldquohomerdquo follow-ing its establishment in 1998 by Mar-tin McVicar and Robert Moffett and the size of the new facility (46000msup2) underlines the exceptional growth of a company which initially manufac-tured one niche model for handling long loads in confined spaces ndash the multidirectional all-wheel drive IC en-gine powered Combilift Product de-velopment was swift however with an average of two new models being introduced each year and Combilift is now equally well known for its wide range of solutions which encompass-es pedestrian stacker trucks straddle carriears 2-way and 4-way sideloaders and VNA articulated forklifts

The new factory will be officially opened opened in April 2018 which coincides with another milestone - Combiliftrsquos

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Just recently Interroll launched a new software collaboration tool used mostly for After Sales Service Supply Network Africa spoke with Hilton Campbell Managing Director of Interroll SA to get his take on customer service and also hear more about how Interroll is driving to bring the innovation of conveyor technology to our very own markets

ldquoThe Interroll group has a key philos-ophy that is we need to be close to where our products are says Hiltonrdquo The proximity to the market is key to ensure that our products sold to our in-tegrators that ultimately end up in the distribution centers or in the airport or in the factoryrsquos of the end customer these customers can rely on Interroll for support in a fast and efficient way

Hilton comments ldquoI have a passion to make the global technology on offer from Interroll for the efficient handling of goods available in our own back yard This might sound easy as one only thinks about importing complete and ready-made goods absolutely not we want to manufacture and in some case locally assemble to offer the products quickly and cost effec-tively and with after sales supportrdquo

How Interroll achieves this makes them very unique In 2018 Interroll South Africa celebrates 20 years Itrsquos safe to say in their field they are the

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

INTE

RR

OLL

longest surviving international repre-sentative of conveyor components and technology that has stood the test of time This would not have been pos-sible without a fantastic loyal client base many companies they first sold to back in 1998 are today still buying from Interroll ldquotogether we run and growrdquo says Hilton Our customers are very loyal but also demanding this is OK because we have in our DNA core values that compliments this rela-tionship Our values include ldquoFast and Committedrdquo as well as ldquoEnvironment of Excellencerdquo amongst others

Our new collaboration tool for After sales Service is only one small tool to live our values The tool will allow both a local and global collaboration of global support With a simple e mail to zaserviceinterrollcom the mail is received by a team in SA and as-signed to the respective department for action locally and internationally From there we have a ldquoticketrdquo and the ticket is tracked with a specific time al-lowance from response to conclusion With this tool we are less dependent on a ldquofewrdquo and also avoid our own in-ternal inefficiencies that costs us and our customers money

This investment in service is key all professional integrators and end cus-tomers need piece of mind that when service is needed they can trust in their supplier In 2018 during our 20th year anniversary Interroll has many excit-ing activities planned both as a cele-bration but more importantly to also catapult Interroll in to the next growth phase Hilton concludes ldquowe will in-vest heavily into our factory local as-sembly and our people for training this is for both new products and new strategies to bring the global world even closer to soilrdquo

When asked how the demand for In-terroll type products will grow in the coming years Hilton was frank with his reply lsquoConsistent growth in our environment is by no means easy Not enough customers are investing they are simply in survival mode I can recall a few times when we have been asked to repair something where previously customers would replace There are some exceptions of course these are larger companies usually in the sector of Food and Beverage One customer we have dealt with since our inception comments today that he cannot cope with the demand they are howev-er in a niche market and operating in this sector Another is the automotive sector this sector shows some signs of activity and investment Our products offer a lot of diversity across a number of markets mostly in growing markets so growth is there but you need to fight for it in todayrsquos tough times

Interroll SA (Pty) Ltd

T +27 11 281 99 00E zasalesinterrollcom

W wwwinterrollcoza

WHAT DOES THIS TOOL OFFER

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Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

Weetabix Food Company has been awarded Standard Corporate Certification from CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement amp Supply) following an in-depth assessment that measured its procurement function against world-class standards

Weetabix is one of only 280 companies worldwide to have achieved the pres-tigious certification The robust and rigorous procurement processes are now allowing the organisation to strengthen its relationships with sup-pliers ndash 75 now consider Weetabix to operate a collaborative and innovative culture ndash and drive further improve-ment throughout the business

The processes have helped to deliver added value to both Weetabix and its suppliers through continuous improve-ment initiatives across the whole sup-ply chain These improvements have also allowed Weetabix to continue to meet the needs and adapt to the de-mands of customers and consumers in a changing breakfast market

Certification is testament to the jour-ney the Weetabix team has taken during the last seven years under the leadership of Anthony Bowdidge Head of Procurement

He says ldquoWhen we decided to em-bark on the certification process last year wersquod already step changed the way we worked internally and made some fantastic progress But we knew from internal feedback there were some further improvements we could make and CIPS offered a framework to take us to the next level It provided the structure we needed particularly around processes and continued peo-ple development

ldquoWe aligned our programme to the five dimensions of the CIPS assessment Leadership amp organisation Strategy People Processes amp Systems and Per-

Latimer in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom

ANTHONY CONCLUDES

ldquoResponsible sourcing and production is a key pillar of the Weetabix busi-ness We now have a robust platform that will ensure procurement main-tains a high level of impact across the organisation Wersquoll continue to evolve our processes and nurture our procurement talent over the next few years Wersquove already got our eye on Advanced CIPS Certificationrdquo

formance Management Each dimen-sion was assigned a sub-team within procurement which meant it was a real team effort from the beginning as every member of the function was in-volved throughout the entire journey This resulted in the excellent co-cre-ation of new policies and processes as well as enabling personal develop-ment and education for all involved

Whilst the certificate will be the thing that we will display and publicise proudly arguably the biggest impact will be the increased professional development of the teamrdquo

Alan Martin Head of CIPS Certifica-tion said ldquoWeetabix has been on a journey of continuous improvement over the past few years and wersquove witnessed throughout the assessment process a team that has built up it processes using the CIPS framework to achieve what is now an array of procurement best practices The value the business places on procurement and strong relationships the team has with the Executive Leaders of the organisation has ensured excellent compliance and in terms of content style and clarity the Weetabix CIPS submission was exceptional Wersquore delighted to award Weetabix with CIPS Corporate Certificationrdquo

There are 14 members of the Weet-abix procurement team that oversee over 800 suppliers and the export of Weetabix products from its UK sites to over 80 countries worldwide Weet-abix is renowned for sourcing all wheat for its Weetabix biscuits from within a 50 mile radius of its mills at Burton

T +27 12 345 6177F +27 (0) 12 345 3309E southafricacipsorg

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

34

SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

227 Technical Support SSI Augmented Support Technicians on Call Global Spare Parts Service

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In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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36

rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

T +27 (0) 11 961 0700 E LisaDebeerparkercom W wwwparkercomza

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Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | FORKLIFTS

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JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

T (011) 445 1600E slubbebwlogcom W wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

T +27 (0) 12 993 4509E rutmediantcozaW wwwmediantcoza

in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

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ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

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FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

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DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

Page 22: SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA...Editors Note: I fell in love with the supply chain management profession and wanted to become an integral part of this exciting and dynamic profession, and

UJ Maritime students visit Durban harbour

For the past 17 years maritime students from the University of Johannesburg have been visiting the Durban harbour and associated businesses to gain an insiderrsquos view of the largest commercial port in South Africa Last year 18 stu-dents were fortunate enough to interact with various professionals and members of the maritime industry

After a very early departure from Jo-hannesburg the first stop for the day was MAN Truck and Bus plant in Pin-etown At the plant students gained an understanding of the essential functions of road transport in the operations of the port and linkages to the hinterland Familiar logistics concepts such as JIT and Kanban were demonstrated by observing the assem-bly line at Africarsquos first carbon-neutral truck production site

The tour then moved on to the NCT Durban Woodchip plant where bulk shipping operations were noted Plant engineer Derek Rall always an enthu-siastic host was a keen supporter of the studentrsquos race up the woodchip stack The day culminated in a visit to DSV one of the top freight forwarders in the world DSVrsquos acquisition of UTI Worldwide is a positive example of change management in a fragmented market

Despite the strong winds in Durban the enthusiasm to board a contain-ership the next day was not damp-enedAfter a safety briefing by Transnet at the Durban Container Ter-minal students were accompanied

on board the 8300 TEU Mediterra-nean Bridge vessel Language was no barrier to communication as the first officer demonstrated his passion for shipping by guiding the students through the bridge and engine room of the vessel With strict port regulations prohibiting the entry to the port and vessels this unforgettable experience was made possible through the kind permission of Captain Salvatore Sarno of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) South Africa

A visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals exposed the students to liquid bulk cargoes The handling of liquid cargoes is quite different to that of dry bulk or container handling and the complexi-ty of such operations were duly high-lighted The day ended with Kuehne amp Nagel the second largest freight forwarder in the world reinforcing val-ue-added visibility through digitisation and e-commerce

On the final day the students visited Tanker Services a division of Imperi-al logistics Thus the previous dayrsquos visit to Bidvest Tank Terminals was complete as the understanding of moving goods to the hinterland by

road transport was reflected upon As the tour drew to a close a harbour cruise and dinner sponsored by Strate-gnos and Imperial Health Services respectively was warmly welcomed The camaraderie developed amongst students the experience gained and the knowledge acquired on this tour is invaluable Appreciation is extended to Prof Johan du Plessis who tireless-ly makes this excursion possible every year

Students commented that they came on the tour thinking that they knew the maritime industry only to leave with a yearning to learn and explore more of this vast and valuable industry

UJ students on board the Mediterranean Bridge accompanied by Prof J du Plessis Ms S Nabee and Mr T Mbara

Sumayah NabeeT +27 11 559 3786W wwwujaczacbe

W wwwujaczatransport

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B

GREENAll stages of a productrsquos life cycle will influence a supply chainrsquos environment burden from resource extraction to manufacturing use and reuse final recycling or disposalBeyond this definition with adding the ldquogreenrdquo component it refers to green supply chain management (GSCM) which is defined as ldquogreen procure-ment green manufacturing green dis-tribution and reverse logisticsrdquo The idea of GSCM is to eliminate or min-imize waste (energy emissionschem-icalhazardous solid wastes) along supply chain

As a more systematic and integrated strategy GSCM has emerged as an important new innovation that helps organizations develop ldquowin-winrdquo strat-egies that achieve profit and market share objectives by lowering their en-vironmental risks and impacts while raising their ecological efficiencyThis has typically caused high integra-tion costs and diffusion is slow

GREEN PROCUREMENT

Green manufacturing is defined as production processes which use in-puts with relatively low environmen-tal impacts which are highly efficient and which generate little or no waste or pollution Green manufacturing can lead to lower raw material costs production efficiency gains reduced environmental and occupational safe-ty expenses and improved corporate image The findings in green manufacturing activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Hazardous substance control (1) Lead free ndash replace other substanc- es such as bismuth silver tin gold copper(2) Rinse parts with clean water instead of using chemicals and reuse water

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTIntroduction

Supply chain management is the coordination and management of a complex network of activities in-volved in delivering a finished product to the end-user or customer

AGreen procurement is defined as an environmental purchasing consist-ing of involvement in activities that include the reduction reuse and re-cycling of materials in the process of purchasing

Besides green procurement is a solu-tion for environmentally concerned and economically conservative busi-ness and a concept of acquiring a se-lection of products and services that minimizes environmental impact

The findings in green procurement ac-tivities of Thai manufacturers are pre-sented

Supplier selection (1) Purchase materials or parts only from ldquoGreen Partnersrdquo who satisfy green partner environmental quality standards and pass an au- dit process in following regulations for the environment-related sub- stances(2) Consider suppliers who acquire ISO14000 OHSAS18000 andor RoHS directives (3) Select suppliers who control haz- ardous substances in companyrsquos standard lists and obtain green certificate achievements

3Rs in procurement process(1) Reuse or recycle ndash paper parts container (plastic boxbag) (2) Order via email (paperless)

GREEN MANUFACTURING

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24

C

GREEN Plants collect used computers and par ts 50 from manufacturing plants 20 from community 20 from waste collectors and the rest 10 from privatepublic organization About 40 of disassembling parts are

All green activities in green supply chain management

GREEN MANUFACTURING

(3) Quality control in inputs at vendor site and recheck before process- ingEnergy-efficient technology(1) Reduce power consumption in products such as ramp loadun- load technology in HDD (2) Increase product life-span resulting in higher efficiency and productiv- ity (3) Improve machine uptime (4) Improve machine performance for example a process of solder jet bonding (using jet in soldering up to 2000 gold ballshr instead of pressing 500-700 gold ballshr)(5) Design product for example com- pact design with improved fea- tures yet using fewer resources to produce Strive for higher recyclability and recoverability for products as stipulated by WEEE directive product exterior using bio-based plastics achieves high level of fire retardancy3Rs and waste minimization (1) Promotes reuserecycle of parts (2) Enhance environmental conscious ness via 3Rs activities (3) Reduce indirect materials such as epoxy glue

GREEN DISTRIBUTION

Green distribution are consists of green packaging and green logistics Packaging characteristics such as size shape and materials have an impact on distribution because of their affect on the transport characteristics of the product Better packaging along with rearranged loading patterns can re-duce materials usage increase space utilization in the warehouse and in the trailer and reduce the amount of handling required [10] The findings in green distribution activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Green packaging (1) Downsize packaging (2) Use ldquogreenrdquo packaging materials (3) Cooperate with vendor to standard- ize packaging (4) Minimize material uses and time to unpack(5) Encourage and adopt returnable packaging methods

(6) Promote recycling and reuse pro- gramsGreen logisticstransportation (1) Deliver directly to user site (2) Use alternative fuel vehicles (3) Distribute products together rath- er than in smaller batches (4) Change to modal shift

D REVERSELOGISTICS

Reverse logistics is the process of re-trieving the product from the end con-sumer for the purposes of capturing value or proper disposal

Activities include collection combined inspectionselectionsorting re-pro-cessingdirect recoveryredistribution and disposal The findings in reverse logistics of stakeholders are presented

Waste collectors (called SaLeng) gather EOL computers from commu-nity privatepublic organization and used computer store then inspect se-lect and sort initially to get used parts which are shipped to disassemblyre cycle plants There is lack of obvious database about quantities and value provided in this stage

DISASSEMBLYRECYCLE

small electronic parts (eg IC diode transformer) and materials (metal glass plastic) which are derived and sold to big electronic markets The rest of it are shipped to recycle plants which recycle some precious metals like copper gold platinumFinal treatmentlandfill company has received the benefit of technology transfers technical and management assistance from USA The facility has industrial waste treatment and dis-posal systems for computer waste by secure landfill or stabilization and solidification systems (a process of detoxification and converting waste into a solid form before disposal in the landfill)

Mohamed Omar ElfaroukASCP Managing Director

T +2 01009198284 E Mohamedelfaroukascpegyptorg

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It is just over two years ago that Combilift announced its plans to invest euro46m in its new factory on a green field site on the edge of Monaghan Town What was once 40 hectares of industrial zoned land has been transformed into the companyrsquos new global HQ and is now the largest single manufacturing unit under one roof in Ireland

20th anniversary ldquoThe increased pro-duction capacity at the new premises will enable us to keep pace with the very full order books and we envisage doubling our output within the next few yearsrdquo said McVicar

The construction of the new factory has allowed Combilift to incorporate the latest and most innovative manu-facturing processes The entire design along lean principles including the ex-act material flow was mapped out long before building commenced The facil-ity includes a dedicated RampD centre and has four travelling assembly lines three moving paint lines an all-in-one plasma cutting machine centre and CNC press breaks Two automatic shot blasters have also been installed -un-usual for a forklift manufacturer where one shot blaster is usually the norm

Combiliftrsquos engineers are well aware of the corrosive effect the elements can have and put great importance on sur-face preparation to produce more ro-bust long life products

M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftcom

Combilift to incorporate latest innovative manufacturing processes in new factory

27

This is Combiliftrsquos third ldquohomerdquo follow-ing its establishment in 1998 by Mar-tin McVicar and Robert Moffett and the size of the new facility (46000msup2) underlines the exceptional growth of a company which initially manufac-tured one niche model for handling long loads in confined spaces ndash the multidirectional all-wheel drive IC en-gine powered Combilift Product de-velopment was swift however with an average of two new models being introduced each year and Combilift is now equally well known for its wide range of solutions which encompass-es pedestrian stacker trucks straddle carriears 2-way and 4-way sideloaders and VNA articulated forklifts

The new factory will be officially opened opened in April 2018 which coincides with another milestone - Combiliftrsquos

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28

29

Just recently Interroll launched a new software collaboration tool used mostly for After Sales Service Supply Network Africa spoke with Hilton Campbell Managing Director of Interroll SA to get his take on customer service and also hear more about how Interroll is driving to bring the innovation of conveyor technology to our very own markets

ldquoThe Interroll group has a key philos-ophy that is we need to be close to where our products are says Hiltonrdquo The proximity to the market is key to ensure that our products sold to our in-tegrators that ultimately end up in the distribution centers or in the airport or in the factoryrsquos of the end customer these customers can rely on Interroll for support in a fast and efficient way

Hilton comments ldquoI have a passion to make the global technology on offer from Interroll for the efficient handling of goods available in our own back yard This might sound easy as one only thinks about importing complete and ready-made goods absolutely not we want to manufacture and in some case locally assemble to offer the products quickly and cost effec-tively and with after sales supportrdquo

How Interroll achieves this makes them very unique In 2018 Interroll South Africa celebrates 20 years Itrsquos safe to say in their field they are the

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

INTE

RR

OLL

longest surviving international repre-sentative of conveyor components and technology that has stood the test of time This would not have been pos-sible without a fantastic loyal client base many companies they first sold to back in 1998 are today still buying from Interroll ldquotogether we run and growrdquo says Hilton Our customers are very loyal but also demanding this is OK because we have in our DNA core values that compliments this rela-tionship Our values include ldquoFast and Committedrdquo as well as ldquoEnvironment of Excellencerdquo amongst others

Our new collaboration tool for After sales Service is only one small tool to live our values The tool will allow both a local and global collaboration of global support With a simple e mail to zaserviceinterrollcom the mail is received by a team in SA and as-signed to the respective department for action locally and internationally From there we have a ldquoticketrdquo and the ticket is tracked with a specific time al-lowance from response to conclusion With this tool we are less dependent on a ldquofewrdquo and also avoid our own in-ternal inefficiencies that costs us and our customers money

This investment in service is key all professional integrators and end cus-tomers need piece of mind that when service is needed they can trust in their supplier In 2018 during our 20th year anniversary Interroll has many excit-ing activities planned both as a cele-bration but more importantly to also catapult Interroll in to the next growth phase Hilton concludes ldquowe will in-vest heavily into our factory local as-sembly and our people for training this is for both new products and new strategies to bring the global world even closer to soilrdquo

When asked how the demand for In-terroll type products will grow in the coming years Hilton was frank with his reply lsquoConsistent growth in our environment is by no means easy Not enough customers are investing they are simply in survival mode I can recall a few times when we have been asked to repair something where previously customers would replace There are some exceptions of course these are larger companies usually in the sector of Food and Beverage One customer we have dealt with since our inception comments today that he cannot cope with the demand they are howev-er in a niche market and operating in this sector Another is the automotive sector this sector shows some signs of activity and investment Our products offer a lot of diversity across a number of markets mostly in growing markets so growth is there but you need to fight for it in todayrsquos tough times

Interroll SA (Pty) Ltd

T +27 11 281 99 00E zasalesinterrollcom

W wwwinterrollcoza

WHAT DOES THIS TOOL OFFER

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Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

Weetabix Food Company has been awarded Standard Corporate Certification from CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement amp Supply) following an in-depth assessment that measured its procurement function against world-class standards

Weetabix is one of only 280 companies worldwide to have achieved the pres-tigious certification The robust and rigorous procurement processes are now allowing the organisation to strengthen its relationships with sup-pliers ndash 75 now consider Weetabix to operate a collaborative and innovative culture ndash and drive further improve-ment throughout the business

The processes have helped to deliver added value to both Weetabix and its suppliers through continuous improve-ment initiatives across the whole sup-ply chain These improvements have also allowed Weetabix to continue to meet the needs and adapt to the de-mands of customers and consumers in a changing breakfast market

Certification is testament to the jour-ney the Weetabix team has taken during the last seven years under the leadership of Anthony Bowdidge Head of Procurement

He says ldquoWhen we decided to em-bark on the certification process last year wersquod already step changed the way we worked internally and made some fantastic progress But we knew from internal feedback there were some further improvements we could make and CIPS offered a framework to take us to the next level It provided the structure we needed particularly around processes and continued peo-ple development

ldquoWe aligned our programme to the five dimensions of the CIPS assessment Leadership amp organisation Strategy People Processes amp Systems and Per-

Latimer in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom

ANTHONY CONCLUDES

ldquoResponsible sourcing and production is a key pillar of the Weetabix busi-ness We now have a robust platform that will ensure procurement main-tains a high level of impact across the organisation Wersquoll continue to evolve our processes and nurture our procurement talent over the next few years Wersquove already got our eye on Advanced CIPS Certificationrdquo

formance Management Each dimen-sion was assigned a sub-team within procurement which meant it was a real team effort from the beginning as every member of the function was in-volved throughout the entire journey This resulted in the excellent co-cre-ation of new policies and processes as well as enabling personal develop-ment and education for all involved

Whilst the certificate will be the thing that we will display and publicise proudly arguably the biggest impact will be the increased professional development of the teamrdquo

Alan Martin Head of CIPS Certifica-tion said ldquoWeetabix has been on a journey of continuous improvement over the past few years and wersquove witnessed throughout the assessment process a team that has built up it processes using the CIPS framework to achieve what is now an array of procurement best practices The value the business places on procurement and strong relationships the team has with the Executive Leaders of the organisation has ensured excellent compliance and in terms of content style and clarity the Weetabix CIPS submission was exceptional Wersquore delighted to award Weetabix with CIPS Corporate Certificationrdquo

There are 14 members of the Weet-abix procurement team that oversee over 800 suppliers and the export of Weetabix products from its UK sites to over 80 countries worldwide Weet-abix is renowned for sourcing all wheat for its Weetabix biscuits from within a 50 mile radius of its mills at Burton

T +27 12 345 6177F +27 (0) 12 345 3309E southafricacipsorg

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

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SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

227 Technical Support SSI Augmented Support Technicians on Call Global Spare Parts Service

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In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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36

rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

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Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICANOVDEC 2017 | FORK TRUCKS

38

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | FORKLIFTS

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JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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T (011) 445 1600E slubbebwlogcom W wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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46

porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

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in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

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Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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52

CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

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ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

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DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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B

GREENAll stages of a productrsquos life cycle will influence a supply chainrsquos environment burden from resource extraction to manufacturing use and reuse final recycling or disposalBeyond this definition with adding the ldquogreenrdquo component it refers to green supply chain management (GSCM) which is defined as ldquogreen procure-ment green manufacturing green dis-tribution and reverse logisticsrdquo The idea of GSCM is to eliminate or min-imize waste (energy emissionschem-icalhazardous solid wastes) along supply chain

As a more systematic and integrated strategy GSCM has emerged as an important new innovation that helps organizations develop ldquowin-winrdquo strat-egies that achieve profit and market share objectives by lowering their en-vironmental risks and impacts while raising their ecological efficiencyThis has typically caused high integra-tion costs and diffusion is slow

GREEN PROCUREMENT

Green manufacturing is defined as production processes which use in-puts with relatively low environmen-tal impacts which are highly efficient and which generate little or no waste or pollution Green manufacturing can lead to lower raw material costs production efficiency gains reduced environmental and occupational safe-ty expenses and improved corporate image The findings in green manufacturing activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Hazardous substance control (1) Lead free ndash replace other substanc- es such as bismuth silver tin gold copper(2) Rinse parts with clean water instead of using chemicals and reuse water

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTIntroduction

Supply chain management is the coordination and management of a complex network of activities in-volved in delivering a finished product to the end-user or customer

AGreen procurement is defined as an environmental purchasing consist-ing of involvement in activities that include the reduction reuse and re-cycling of materials in the process of purchasing

Besides green procurement is a solu-tion for environmentally concerned and economically conservative busi-ness and a concept of acquiring a se-lection of products and services that minimizes environmental impact

The findings in green procurement ac-tivities of Thai manufacturers are pre-sented

Supplier selection (1) Purchase materials or parts only from ldquoGreen Partnersrdquo who satisfy green partner environmental quality standards and pass an au- dit process in following regulations for the environment-related sub- stances(2) Consider suppliers who acquire ISO14000 OHSAS18000 andor RoHS directives (3) Select suppliers who control haz- ardous substances in companyrsquos standard lists and obtain green certificate achievements

3Rs in procurement process(1) Reuse or recycle ndash paper parts container (plastic boxbag) (2) Order via email (paperless)

GREEN MANUFACTURING

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24

C

GREEN Plants collect used computers and par ts 50 from manufacturing plants 20 from community 20 from waste collectors and the rest 10 from privatepublic organization About 40 of disassembling parts are

All green activities in green supply chain management

GREEN MANUFACTURING

(3) Quality control in inputs at vendor site and recheck before process- ingEnergy-efficient technology(1) Reduce power consumption in products such as ramp loadun- load technology in HDD (2) Increase product life-span resulting in higher efficiency and productiv- ity (3) Improve machine uptime (4) Improve machine performance for example a process of solder jet bonding (using jet in soldering up to 2000 gold ballshr instead of pressing 500-700 gold ballshr)(5) Design product for example com- pact design with improved fea- tures yet using fewer resources to produce Strive for higher recyclability and recoverability for products as stipulated by WEEE directive product exterior using bio-based plastics achieves high level of fire retardancy3Rs and waste minimization (1) Promotes reuserecycle of parts (2) Enhance environmental conscious ness via 3Rs activities (3) Reduce indirect materials such as epoxy glue

GREEN DISTRIBUTION

Green distribution are consists of green packaging and green logistics Packaging characteristics such as size shape and materials have an impact on distribution because of their affect on the transport characteristics of the product Better packaging along with rearranged loading patterns can re-duce materials usage increase space utilization in the warehouse and in the trailer and reduce the amount of handling required [10] The findings in green distribution activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Green packaging (1) Downsize packaging (2) Use ldquogreenrdquo packaging materials (3) Cooperate with vendor to standard- ize packaging (4) Minimize material uses and time to unpack(5) Encourage and adopt returnable packaging methods

(6) Promote recycling and reuse pro- gramsGreen logisticstransportation (1) Deliver directly to user site (2) Use alternative fuel vehicles (3) Distribute products together rath- er than in smaller batches (4) Change to modal shift

D REVERSELOGISTICS

Reverse logistics is the process of re-trieving the product from the end con-sumer for the purposes of capturing value or proper disposal

Activities include collection combined inspectionselectionsorting re-pro-cessingdirect recoveryredistribution and disposal The findings in reverse logistics of stakeholders are presented

Waste collectors (called SaLeng) gather EOL computers from commu-nity privatepublic organization and used computer store then inspect se-lect and sort initially to get used parts which are shipped to disassemblyre cycle plants There is lack of obvious database about quantities and value provided in this stage

DISASSEMBLYRECYCLE

small electronic parts (eg IC diode transformer) and materials (metal glass plastic) which are derived and sold to big electronic markets The rest of it are shipped to recycle plants which recycle some precious metals like copper gold platinumFinal treatmentlandfill company has received the benefit of technology transfers technical and management assistance from USA The facility has industrial waste treatment and dis-posal systems for computer waste by secure landfill or stabilization and solidification systems (a process of detoxification and converting waste into a solid form before disposal in the landfill)

Mohamed Omar ElfaroukASCP Managing Director

T +2 01009198284 E Mohamedelfaroukascpegyptorg

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It is just over two years ago that Combilift announced its plans to invest euro46m in its new factory on a green field site on the edge of Monaghan Town What was once 40 hectares of industrial zoned land has been transformed into the companyrsquos new global HQ and is now the largest single manufacturing unit under one roof in Ireland

20th anniversary ldquoThe increased pro-duction capacity at the new premises will enable us to keep pace with the very full order books and we envisage doubling our output within the next few yearsrdquo said McVicar

The construction of the new factory has allowed Combilift to incorporate the latest and most innovative manu-facturing processes The entire design along lean principles including the ex-act material flow was mapped out long before building commenced The facil-ity includes a dedicated RampD centre and has four travelling assembly lines three moving paint lines an all-in-one plasma cutting machine centre and CNC press breaks Two automatic shot blasters have also been installed -un-usual for a forklift manufacturer where one shot blaster is usually the norm

Combiliftrsquos engineers are well aware of the corrosive effect the elements can have and put great importance on sur-face preparation to produce more ro-bust long life products

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Combilift to incorporate latest innovative manufacturing processes in new factory

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This is Combiliftrsquos third ldquohomerdquo follow-ing its establishment in 1998 by Mar-tin McVicar and Robert Moffett and the size of the new facility (46000msup2) underlines the exceptional growth of a company which initially manufac-tured one niche model for handling long loads in confined spaces ndash the multidirectional all-wheel drive IC en-gine powered Combilift Product de-velopment was swift however with an average of two new models being introduced each year and Combilift is now equally well known for its wide range of solutions which encompass-es pedestrian stacker trucks straddle carriears 2-way and 4-way sideloaders and VNA articulated forklifts

The new factory will be officially opened opened in April 2018 which coincides with another milestone - Combiliftrsquos

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Just recently Interroll launched a new software collaboration tool used mostly for After Sales Service Supply Network Africa spoke with Hilton Campbell Managing Director of Interroll SA to get his take on customer service and also hear more about how Interroll is driving to bring the innovation of conveyor technology to our very own markets

ldquoThe Interroll group has a key philos-ophy that is we need to be close to where our products are says Hiltonrdquo The proximity to the market is key to ensure that our products sold to our in-tegrators that ultimately end up in the distribution centers or in the airport or in the factoryrsquos of the end customer these customers can rely on Interroll for support in a fast and efficient way

Hilton comments ldquoI have a passion to make the global technology on offer from Interroll for the efficient handling of goods available in our own back yard This might sound easy as one only thinks about importing complete and ready-made goods absolutely not we want to manufacture and in some case locally assemble to offer the products quickly and cost effec-tively and with after sales supportrdquo

How Interroll achieves this makes them very unique In 2018 Interroll South Africa celebrates 20 years Itrsquos safe to say in their field they are the

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

INTE

RR

OLL

longest surviving international repre-sentative of conveyor components and technology that has stood the test of time This would not have been pos-sible without a fantastic loyal client base many companies they first sold to back in 1998 are today still buying from Interroll ldquotogether we run and growrdquo says Hilton Our customers are very loyal but also demanding this is OK because we have in our DNA core values that compliments this rela-tionship Our values include ldquoFast and Committedrdquo as well as ldquoEnvironment of Excellencerdquo amongst others

Our new collaboration tool for After sales Service is only one small tool to live our values The tool will allow both a local and global collaboration of global support With a simple e mail to zaserviceinterrollcom the mail is received by a team in SA and as-signed to the respective department for action locally and internationally From there we have a ldquoticketrdquo and the ticket is tracked with a specific time al-lowance from response to conclusion With this tool we are less dependent on a ldquofewrdquo and also avoid our own in-ternal inefficiencies that costs us and our customers money

This investment in service is key all professional integrators and end cus-tomers need piece of mind that when service is needed they can trust in their supplier In 2018 during our 20th year anniversary Interroll has many excit-ing activities planned both as a cele-bration but more importantly to also catapult Interroll in to the next growth phase Hilton concludes ldquowe will in-vest heavily into our factory local as-sembly and our people for training this is for both new products and new strategies to bring the global world even closer to soilrdquo

When asked how the demand for In-terroll type products will grow in the coming years Hilton was frank with his reply lsquoConsistent growth in our environment is by no means easy Not enough customers are investing they are simply in survival mode I can recall a few times when we have been asked to repair something where previously customers would replace There are some exceptions of course these are larger companies usually in the sector of Food and Beverage One customer we have dealt with since our inception comments today that he cannot cope with the demand they are howev-er in a niche market and operating in this sector Another is the automotive sector this sector shows some signs of activity and investment Our products offer a lot of diversity across a number of markets mostly in growing markets so growth is there but you need to fight for it in todayrsquos tough times

Interroll SA (Pty) Ltd

T +27 11 281 99 00E zasalesinterrollcom

W wwwinterrollcoza

WHAT DOES THIS TOOL OFFER

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Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

Weetabix Food Company has been awarded Standard Corporate Certification from CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement amp Supply) following an in-depth assessment that measured its procurement function against world-class standards

Weetabix is one of only 280 companies worldwide to have achieved the pres-tigious certification The robust and rigorous procurement processes are now allowing the organisation to strengthen its relationships with sup-pliers ndash 75 now consider Weetabix to operate a collaborative and innovative culture ndash and drive further improve-ment throughout the business

The processes have helped to deliver added value to both Weetabix and its suppliers through continuous improve-ment initiatives across the whole sup-ply chain These improvements have also allowed Weetabix to continue to meet the needs and adapt to the de-mands of customers and consumers in a changing breakfast market

Certification is testament to the jour-ney the Weetabix team has taken during the last seven years under the leadership of Anthony Bowdidge Head of Procurement

He says ldquoWhen we decided to em-bark on the certification process last year wersquod already step changed the way we worked internally and made some fantastic progress But we knew from internal feedback there were some further improvements we could make and CIPS offered a framework to take us to the next level It provided the structure we needed particularly around processes and continued peo-ple development

ldquoWe aligned our programme to the five dimensions of the CIPS assessment Leadership amp organisation Strategy People Processes amp Systems and Per-

Latimer in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom

ANTHONY CONCLUDES

ldquoResponsible sourcing and production is a key pillar of the Weetabix busi-ness We now have a robust platform that will ensure procurement main-tains a high level of impact across the organisation Wersquoll continue to evolve our processes and nurture our procurement talent over the next few years Wersquove already got our eye on Advanced CIPS Certificationrdquo

formance Management Each dimen-sion was assigned a sub-team within procurement which meant it was a real team effort from the beginning as every member of the function was in-volved throughout the entire journey This resulted in the excellent co-cre-ation of new policies and processes as well as enabling personal develop-ment and education for all involved

Whilst the certificate will be the thing that we will display and publicise proudly arguably the biggest impact will be the increased professional development of the teamrdquo

Alan Martin Head of CIPS Certifica-tion said ldquoWeetabix has been on a journey of continuous improvement over the past few years and wersquove witnessed throughout the assessment process a team that has built up it processes using the CIPS framework to achieve what is now an array of procurement best practices The value the business places on procurement and strong relationships the team has with the Executive Leaders of the organisation has ensured excellent compliance and in terms of content style and clarity the Weetabix CIPS submission was exceptional Wersquore delighted to award Weetabix with CIPS Corporate Certificationrdquo

There are 14 members of the Weet-abix procurement team that oversee over 800 suppliers and the export of Weetabix products from its UK sites to over 80 countries worldwide Weet-abix is renowned for sourcing all wheat for its Weetabix biscuits from within a 50 mile radius of its mills at Burton

T +27 12 345 6177F +27 (0) 12 345 3309E southafricacipsorg

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

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SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

227 Technical Support SSI Augmented Support Technicians on Call Global Spare Parts Service

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In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

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37

Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

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38

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

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JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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46

porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

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in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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48

The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

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Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

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C

GREEN Plants collect used computers and par ts 50 from manufacturing plants 20 from community 20 from waste collectors and the rest 10 from privatepublic organization About 40 of disassembling parts are

All green activities in green supply chain management

GREEN MANUFACTURING

(3) Quality control in inputs at vendor site and recheck before process- ingEnergy-efficient technology(1) Reduce power consumption in products such as ramp loadun- load technology in HDD (2) Increase product life-span resulting in higher efficiency and productiv- ity (3) Improve machine uptime (4) Improve machine performance for example a process of solder jet bonding (using jet in soldering up to 2000 gold ballshr instead of pressing 500-700 gold ballshr)(5) Design product for example com- pact design with improved fea- tures yet using fewer resources to produce Strive for higher recyclability and recoverability for products as stipulated by WEEE directive product exterior using bio-based plastics achieves high level of fire retardancy3Rs and waste minimization (1) Promotes reuserecycle of parts (2) Enhance environmental conscious ness via 3Rs activities (3) Reduce indirect materials such as epoxy glue

GREEN DISTRIBUTION

Green distribution are consists of green packaging and green logistics Packaging characteristics such as size shape and materials have an impact on distribution because of their affect on the transport characteristics of the product Better packaging along with rearranged loading patterns can re-duce materials usage increase space utilization in the warehouse and in the trailer and reduce the amount of handling required [10] The findings in green distribution activities of Thai manufacturers are presented

Green packaging (1) Downsize packaging (2) Use ldquogreenrdquo packaging materials (3) Cooperate with vendor to standard- ize packaging (4) Minimize material uses and time to unpack(5) Encourage and adopt returnable packaging methods

(6) Promote recycling and reuse pro- gramsGreen logisticstransportation (1) Deliver directly to user site (2) Use alternative fuel vehicles (3) Distribute products together rath- er than in smaller batches (4) Change to modal shift

D REVERSELOGISTICS

Reverse logistics is the process of re-trieving the product from the end con-sumer for the purposes of capturing value or proper disposal

Activities include collection combined inspectionselectionsorting re-pro-cessingdirect recoveryredistribution and disposal The findings in reverse logistics of stakeholders are presented

Waste collectors (called SaLeng) gather EOL computers from commu-nity privatepublic organization and used computer store then inspect se-lect and sort initially to get used parts which are shipped to disassemblyre cycle plants There is lack of obvious database about quantities and value provided in this stage

DISASSEMBLYRECYCLE

small electronic parts (eg IC diode transformer) and materials (metal glass plastic) which are derived and sold to big electronic markets The rest of it are shipped to recycle plants which recycle some precious metals like copper gold platinumFinal treatmentlandfill company has received the benefit of technology transfers technical and management assistance from USA The facility has industrial waste treatment and dis-posal systems for computer waste by secure landfill or stabilization and solidification systems (a process of detoxification and converting waste into a solid form before disposal in the landfill)

Mohamed Omar ElfaroukASCP Managing Director

T +2 01009198284 E Mohamedelfaroukascpegyptorg

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It is just over two years ago that Combilift announced its plans to invest euro46m in its new factory on a green field site on the edge of Monaghan Town What was once 40 hectares of industrial zoned land has been transformed into the companyrsquos new global HQ and is now the largest single manufacturing unit under one roof in Ireland

20th anniversary ldquoThe increased pro-duction capacity at the new premises will enable us to keep pace with the very full order books and we envisage doubling our output within the next few yearsrdquo said McVicar

The construction of the new factory has allowed Combilift to incorporate the latest and most innovative manu-facturing processes The entire design along lean principles including the ex-act material flow was mapped out long before building commenced The facil-ity includes a dedicated RampD centre and has four travelling assembly lines three moving paint lines an all-in-one plasma cutting machine centre and CNC press breaks Two automatic shot blasters have also been installed -un-usual for a forklift manufacturer where one shot blaster is usually the norm

Combiliftrsquos engineers are well aware of the corrosive effect the elements can have and put great importance on sur-face preparation to produce more ro-bust long life products

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Combilift to incorporate latest innovative manufacturing processes in new factory

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This is Combiliftrsquos third ldquohomerdquo follow-ing its establishment in 1998 by Mar-tin McVicar and Robert Moffett and the size of the new facility (46000msup2) underlines the exceptional growth of a company which initially manufac-tured one niche model for handling long loads in confined spaces ndash the multidirectional all-wheel drive IC en-gine powered Combilift Product de-velopment was swift however with an average of two new models being introduced each year and Combilift is now equally well known for its wide range of solutions which encompass-es pedestrian stacker trucks straddle carriears 2-way and 4-way sideloaders and VNA articulated forklifts

The new factory will be officially opened opened in April 2018 which coincides with another milestone - Combiliftrsquos

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Just recently Interroll launched a new software collaboration tool used mostly for After Sales Service Supply Network Africa spoke with Hilton Campbell Managing Director of Interroll SA to get his take on customer service and also hear more about how Interroll is driving to bring the innovation of conveyor technology to our very own markets

ldquoThe Interroll group has a key philos-ophy that is we need to be close to where our products are says Hiltonrdquo The proximity to the market is key to ensure that our products sold to our in-tegrators that ultimately end up in the distribution centers or in the airport or in the factoryrsquos of the end customer these customers can rely on Interroll for support in a fast and efficient way

Hilton comments ldquoI have a passion to make the global technology on offer from Interroll for the efficient handling of goods available in our own back yard This might sound easy as one only thinks about importing complete and ready-made goods absolutely not we want to manufacture and in some case locally assemble to offer the products quickly and cost effec-tively and with after sales supportrdquo

How Interroll achieves this makes them very unique In 2018 Interroll South Africa celebrates 20 years Itrsquos safe to say in their field they are the

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

INTE

RR

OLL

longest surviving international repre-sentative of conveyor components and technology that has stood the test of time This would not have been pos-sible without a fantastic loyal client base many companies they first sold to back in 1998 are today still buying from Interroll ldquotogether we run and growrdquo says Hilton Our customers are very loyal but also demanding this is OK because we have in our DNA core values that compliments this rela-tionship Our values include ldquoFast and Committedrdquo as well as ldquoEnvironment of Excellencerdquo amongst others

Our new collaboration tool for After sales Service is only one small tool to live our values The tool will allow both a local and global collaboration of global support With a simple e mail to zaserviceinterrollcom the mail is received by a team in SA and as-signed to the respective department for action locally and internationally From there we have a ldquoticketrdquo and the ticket is tracked with a specific time al-lowance from response to conclusion With this tool we are less dependent on a ldquofewrdquo and also avoid our own in-ternal inefficiencies that costs us and our customers money

This investment in service is key all professional integrators and end cus-tomers need piece of mind that when service is needed they can trust in their supplier In 2018 during our 20th year anniversary Interroll has many excit-ing activities planned both as a cele-bration but more importantly to also catapult Interroll in to the next growth phase Hilton concludes ldquowe will in-vest heavily into our factory local as-sembly and our people for training this is for both new products and new strategies to bring the global world even closer to soilrdquo

When asked how the demand for In-terroll type products will grow in the coming years Hilton was frank with his reply lsquoConsistent growth in our environment is by no means easy Not enough customers are investing they are simply in survival mode I can recall a few times when we have been asked to repair something where previously customers would replace There are some exceptions of course these are larger companies usually in the sector of Food and Beverage One customer we have dealt with since our inception comments today that he cannot cope with the demand they are howev-er in a niche market and operating in this sector Another is the automotive sector this sector shows some signs of activity and investment Our products offer a lot of diversity across a number of markets mostly in growing markets so growth is there but you need to fight for it in todayrsquos tough times

Interroll SA (Pty) Ltd

T +27 11 281 99 00E zasalesinterrollcom

W wwwinterrollcoza

WHAT DOES THIS TOOL OFFER

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30

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

Weetabix Food Company has been awarded Standard Corporate Certification from CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement amp Supply) following an in-depth assessment that measured its procurement function against world-class standards

Weetabix is one of only 280 companies worldwide to have achieved the pres-tigious certification The robust and rigorous procurement processes are now allowing the organisation to strengthen its relationships with sup-pliers ndash 75 now consider Weetabix to operate a collaborative and innovative culture ndash and drive further improve-ment throughout the business

The processes have helped to deliver added value to both Weetabix and its suppliers through continuous improve-ment initiatives across the whole sup-ply chain These improvements have also allowed Weetabix to continue to meet the needs and adapt to the de-mands of customers and consumers in a changing breakfast market

Certification is testament to the jour-ney the Weetabix team has taken during the last seven years under the leadership of Anthony Bowdidge Head of Procurement

He says ldquoWhen we decided to em-bark on the certification process last year wersquod already step changed the way we worked internally and made some fantastic progress But we knew from internal feedback there were some further improvements we could make and CIPS offered a framework to take us to the next level It provided the structure we needed particularly around processes and continued peo-ple development

ldquoWe aligned our programme to the five dimensions of the CIPS assessment Leadership amp organisation Strategy People Processes amp Systems and Per-

Latimer in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom

ANTHONY CONCLUDES

ldquoResponsible sourcing and production is a key pillar of the Weetabix busi-ness We now have a robust platform that will ensure procurement main-tains a high level of impact across the organisation Wersquoll continue to evolve our processes and nurture our procurement talent over the next few years Wersquove already got our eye on Advanced CIPS Certificationrdquo

formance Management Each dimen-sion was assigned a sub-team within procurement which meant it was a real team effort from the beginning as every member of the function was in-volved throughout the entire journey This resulted in the excellent co-cre-ation of new policies and processes as well as enabling personal develop-ment and education for all involved

Whilst the certificate will be the thing that we will display and publicise proudly arguably the biggest impact will be the increased professional development of the teamrdquo

Alan Martin Head of CIPS Certifica-tion said ldquoWeetabix has been on a journey of continuous improvement over the past few years and wersquove witnessed throughout the assessment process a team that has built up it processes using the CIPS framework to achieve what is now an array of procurement best practices The value the business places on procurement and strong relationships the team has with the Executive Leaders of the organisation has ensured excellent compliance and in terms of content style and clarity the Weetabix CIPS submission was exceptional Wersquore delighted to award Weetabix with CIPS Corporate Certificationrdquo

There are 14 members of the Weet-abix procurement team that oversee over 800 suppliers and the export of Weetabix products from its UK sites to over 80 countries worldwide Weet-abix is renowned for sourcing all wheat for its Weetabix biscuits from within a 50 mile radius of its mills at Burton

T +27 12 345 6177F +27 (0) 12 345 3309E southafricacipsorg

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33

Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

34

SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

227 Technical Support SSI Augmented Support Technicians on Call Global Spare Parts Service

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35

In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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36

rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

T +27 (0) 11 961 0700 E LisaDebeerparkercom W wwwparkercomza

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37

Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICANOVDEC 2017 | FORK TRUCKS

38

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | FORKLIFTS

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JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS

41

Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

42

Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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T (011) 445 1600E slubbebwlogcom W wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

T +27 (0) 12 993 4509E rutmediantcozaW wwwmediantcoza

in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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48

The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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49

KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

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DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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It is just over two years ago that Combilift announced its plans to invest euro46m in its new factory on a green field site on the edge of Monaghan Town What was once 40 hectares of industrial zoned land has been transformed into the companyrsquos new global HQ and is now the largest single manufacturing unit under one roof in Ireland

20th anniversary ldquoThe increased pro-duction capacity at the new premises will enable us to keep pace with the very full order books and we envisage doubling our output within the next few yearsrdquo said McVicar

The construction of the new factory has allowed Combilift to incorporate the latest and most innovative manu-facturing processes The entire design along lean principles including the ex-act material flow was mapped out long before building commenced The facil-ity includes a dedicated RampD centre and has four travelling assembly lines three moving paint lines an all-in-one plasma cutting machine centre and CNC press breaks Two automatic shot blasters have also been installed -un-usual for a forklift manufacturer where one shot blaster is usually the norm

Combiliftrsquos engineers are well aware of the corrosive effect the elements can have and put great importance on sur-face preparation to produce more ro-bust long life products

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Combilift to incorporate latest innovative manufacturing processes in new factory

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This is Combiliftrsquos third ldquohomerdquo follow-ing its establishment in 1998 by Mar-tin McVicar and Robert Moffett and the size of the new facility (46000msup2) underlines the exceptional growth of a company which initially manufac-tured one niche model for handling long loads in confined spaces ndash the multidirectional all-wheel drive IC en-gine powered Combilift Product de-velopment was swift however with an average of two new models being introduced each year and Combilift is now equally well known for its wide range of solutions which encompass-es pedestrian stacker trucks straddle carriears 2-way and 4-way sideloaders and VNA articulated forklifts

The new factory will be officially opened opened in April 2018 which coincides with another milestone - Combiliftrsquos

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29

Just recently Interroll launched a new software collaboration tool used mostly for After Sales Service Supply Network Africa spoke with Hilton Campbell Managing Director of Interroll SA to get his take on customer service and also hear more about how Interroll is driving to bring the innovation of conveyor technology to our very own markets

ldquoThe Interroll group has a key philos-ophy that is we need to be close to where our products are says Hiltonrdquo The proximity to the market is key to ensure that our products sold to our in-tegrators that ultimately end up in the distribution centers or in the airport or in the factoryrsquos of the end customer these customers can rely on Interroll for support in a fast and efficient way

Hilton comments ldquoI have a passion to make the global technology on offer from Interroll for the efficient handling of goods available in our own back yard This might sound easy as one only thinks about importing complete and ready-made goods absolutely not we want to manufacture and in some case locally assemble to offer the products quickly and cost effec-tively and with after sales supportrdquo

How Interroll achieves this makes them very unique In 2018 Interroll South Africa celebrates 20 years Itrsquos safe to say in their field they are the

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

INTE

RR

OLL

longest surviving international repre-sentative of conveyor components and technology that has stood the test of time This would not have been pos-sible without a fantastic loyal client base many companies they first sold to back in 1998 are today still buying from Interroll ldquotogether we run and growrdquo says Hilton Our customers are very loyal but also demanding this is OK because we have in our DNA core values that compliments this rela-tionship Our values include ldquoFast and Committedrdquo as well as ldquoEnvironment of Excellencerdquo amongst others

Our new collaboration tool for After sales Service is only one small tool to live our values The tool will allow both a local and global collaboration of global support With a simple e mail to zaserviceinterrollcom the mail is received by a team in SA and as-signed to the respective department for action locally and internationally From there we have a ldquoticketrdquo and the ticket is tracked with a specific time al-lowance from response to conclusion With this tool we are less dependent on a ldquofewrdquo and also avoid our own in-ternal inefficiencies that costs us and our customers money

This investment in service is key all professional integrators and end cus-tomers need piece of mind that when service is needed they can trust in their supplier In 2018 during our 20th year anniversary Interroll has many excit-ing activities planned both as a cele-bration but more importantly to also catapult Interroll in to the next growth phase Hilton concludes ldquowe will in-vest heavily into our factory local as-sembly and our people for training this is for both new products and new strategies to bring the global world even closer to soilrdquo

When asked how the demand for In-terroll type products will grow in the coming years Hilton was frank with his reply lsquoConsistent growth in our environment is by no means easy Not enough customers are investing they are simply in survival mode I can recall a few times when we have been asked to repair something where previously customers would replace There are some exceptions of course these are larger companies usually in the sector of Food and Beverage One customer we have dealt with since our inception comments today that he cannot cope with the demand they are howev-er in a niche market and operating in this sector Another is the automotive sector this sector shows some signs of activity and investment Our products offer a lot of diversity across a number of markets mostly in growing markets so growth is there but you need to fight for it in todayrsquos tough times

Interroll SA (Pty) Ltd

T +27 11 281 99 00E zasalesinterrollcom

W wwwinterrollcoza

WHAT DOES THIS TOOL OFFER

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Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

Weetabix Food Company has been awarded Standard Corporate Certification from CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement amp Supply) following an in-depth assessment that measured its procurement function against world-class standards

Weetabix is one of only 280 companies worldwide to have achieved the pres-tigious certification The robust and rigorous procurement processes are now allowing the organisation to strengthen its relationships with sup-pliers ndash 75 now consider Weetabix to operate a collaborative and innovative culture ndash and drive further improve-ment throughout the business

The processes have helped to deliver added value to both Weetabix and its suppliers through continuous improve-ment initiatives across the whole sup-ply chain These improvements have also allowed Weetabix to continue to meet the needs and adapt to the de-mands of customers and consumers in a changing breakfast market

Certification is testament to the jour-ney the Weetabix team has taken during the last seven years under the leadership of Anthony Bowdidge Head of Procurement

He says ldquoWhen we decided to em-bark on the certification process last year wersquod already step changed the way we worked internally and made some fantastic progress But we knew from internal feedback there were some further improvements we could make and CIPS offered a framework to take us to the next level It provided the structure we needed particularly around processes and continued peo-ple development

ldquoWe aligned our programme to the five dimensions of the CIPS assessment Leadership amp organisation Strategy People Processes amp Systems and Per-

Latimer in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom

ANTHONY CONCLUDES

ldquoResponsible sourcing and production is a key pillar of the Weetabix busi-ness We now have a robust platform that will ensure procurement main-tains a high level of impact across the organisation Wersquoll continue to evolve our processes and nurture our procurement talent over the next few years Wersquove already got our eye on Advanced CIPS Certificationrdquo

formance Management Each dimen-sion was assigned a sub-team within procurement which meant it was a real team effort from the beginning as every member of the function was in-volved throughout the entire journey This resulted in the excellent co-cre-ation of new policies and processes as well as enabling personal develop-ment and education for all involved

Whilst the certificate will be the thing that we will display and publicise proudly arguably the biggest impact will be the increased professional development of the teamrdquo

Alan Martin Head of CIPS Certifica-tion said ldquoWeetabix has been on a journey of continuous improvement over the past few years and wersquove witnessed throughout the assessment process a team that has built up it processes using the CIPS framework to achieve what is now an array of procurement best practices The value the business places on procurement and strong relationships the team has with the Executive Leaders of the organisation has ensured excellent compliance and in terms of content style and clarity the Weetabix CIPS submission was exceptional Wersquore delighted to award Weetabix with CIPS Corporate Certificationrdquo

There are 14 members of the Weet-abix procurement team that oversee over 800 suppliers and the export of Weetabix products from its UK sites to over 80 countries worldwide Weet-abix is renowned for sourcing all wheat for its Weetabix biscuits from within a 50 mile radius of its mills at Burton

T +27 12 345 6177F +27 (0) 12 345 3309E southafricacipsorg

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

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SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

227 Technical Support SSI Augmented Support Technicians on Call Global Spare Parts Service

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In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

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Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

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Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

T +27 (0) 12 993 4509E rutmediantcozaW wwwmediantcoza

in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

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Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

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ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

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FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

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ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

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FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

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DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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It is just over two years ago that Combilift announced its plans to invest euro46m in its new factory on a green field site on the edge of Monaghan Town What was once 40 hectares of industrial zoned land has been transformed into the companyrsquos new global HQ and is now the largest single manufacturing unit under one roof in Ireland

20th anniversary ldquoThe increased pro-duction capacity at the new premises will enable us to keep pace with the very full order books and we envisage doubling our output within the next few yearsrdquo said McVicar

The construction of the new factory has allowed Combilift to incorporate the latest and most innovative manu-facturing processes The entire design along lean principles including the ex-act material flow was mapped out long before building commenced The facil-ity includes a dedicated RampD centre and has four travelling assembly lines three moving paint lines an all-in-one plasma cutting machine centre and CNC press breaks Two automatic shot blasters have also been installed -un-usual for a forklift manufacturer where one shot blaster is usually the norm

Combiliftrsquos engineers are well aware of the corrosive effect the elements can have and put great importance on sur-face preparation to produce more ro-bust long life products

M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftcom

Combilift to incorporate latest innovative manufacturing processes in new factory

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This is Combiliftrsquos third ldquohomerdquo follow-ing its establishment in 1998 by Mar-tin McVicar and Robert Moffett and the size of the new facility (46000msup2) underlines the exceptional growth of a company which initially manufac-tured one niche model for handling long loads in confined spaces ndash the multidirectional all-wheel drive IC en-gine powered Combilift Product de-velopment was swift however with an average of two new models being introduced each year and Combilift is now equally well known for its wide range of solutions which encompass-es pedestrian stacker trucks straddle carriears 2-way and 4-way sideloaders and VNA articulated forklifts

The new factory will be officially opened opened in April 2018 which coincides with another milestone - Combiliftrsquos

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29

Just recently Interroll launched a new software collaboration tool used mostly for After Sales Service Supply Network Africa spoke with Hilton Campbell Managing Director of Interroll SA to get his take on customer service and also hear more about how Interroll is driving to bring the innovation of conveyor technology to our very own markets

ldquoThe Interroll group has a key philos-ophy that is we need to be close to where our products are says Hiltonrdquo The proximity to the market is key to ensure that our products sold to our in-tegrators that ultimately end up in the distribution centers or in the airport or in the factoryrsquos of the end customer these customers can rely on Interroll for support in a fast and efficient way

Hilton comments ldquoI have a passion to make the global technology on offer from Interroll for the efficient handling of goods available in our own back yard This might sound easy as one only thinks about importing complete and ready-made goods absolutely not we want to manufacture and in some case locally assemble to offer the products quickly and cost effec-tively and with after sales supportrdquo

How Interroll achieves this makes them very unique In 2018 Interroll South Africa celebrates 20 years Itrsquos safe to say in their field they are the

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

INTE

RR

OLL

longest surviving international repre-sentative of conveyor components and technology that has stood the test of time This would not have been pos-sible without a fantastic loyal client base many companies they first sold to back in 1998 are today still buying from Interroll ldquotogether we run and growrdquo says Hilton Our customers are very loyal but also demanding this is OK because we have in our DNA core values that compliments this rela-tionship Our values include ldquoFast and Committedrdquo as well as ldquoEnvironment of Excellencerdquo amongst others

Our new collaboration tool for After sales Service is only one small tool to live our values The tool will allow both a local and global collaboration of global support With a simple e mail to zaserviceinterrollcom the mail is received by a team in SA and as-signed to the respective department for action locally and internationally From there we have a ldquoticketrdquo and the ticket is tracked with a specific time al-lowance from response to conclusion With this tool we are less dependent on a ldquofewrdquo and also avoid our own in-ternal inefficiencies that costs us and our customers money

This investment in service is key all professional integrators and end cus-tomers need piece of mind that when service is needed they can trust in their supplier In 2018 during our 20th year anniversary Interroll has many excit-ing activities planned both as a cele-bration but more importantly to also catapult Interroll in to the next growth phase Hilton concludes ldquowe will in-vest heavily into our factory local as-sembly and our people for training this is for both new products and new strategies to bring the global world even closer to soilrdquo

When asked how the demand for In-terroll type products will grow in the coming years Hilton was frank with his reply lsquoConsistent growth in our environment is by no means easy Not enough customers are investing they are simply in survival mode I can recall a few times when we have been asked to repair something where previously customers would replace There are some exceptions of course these are larger companies usually in the sector of Food and Beverage One customer we have dealt with since our inception comments today that he cannot cope with the demand they are howev-er in a niche market and operating in this sector Another is the automotive sector this sector shows some signs of activity and investment Our products offer a lot of diversity across a number of markets mostly in growing markets so growth is there but you need to fight for it in todayrsquos tough times

Interroll SA (Pty) Ltd

T +27 11 281 99 00E zasalesinterrollcom

W wwwinterrollcoza

WHAT DOES THIS TOOL OFFER

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30

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

31

Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

Weetabix Food Company has been awarded Standard Corporate Certification from CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement amp Supply) following an in-depth assessment that measured its procurement function against world-class standards

Weetabix is one of only 280 companies worldwide to have achieved the pres-tigious certification The robust and rigorous procurement processes are now allowing the organisation to strengthen its relationships with sup-pliers ndash 75 now consider Weetabix to operate a collaborative and innovative culture ndash and drive further improve-ment throughout the business

The processes have helped to deliver added value to both Weetabix and its suppliers through continuous improve-ment initiatives across the whole sup-ply chain These improvements have also allowed Weetabix to continue to meet the needs and adapt to the de-mands of customers and consumers in a changing breakfast market

Certification is testament to the jour-ney the Weetabix team has taken during the last seven years under the leadership of Anthony Bowdidge Head of Procurement

He says ldquoWhen we decided to em-bark on the certification process last year wersquod already step changed the way we worked internally and made some fantastic progress But we knew from internal feedback there were some further improvements we could make and CIPS offered a framework to take us to the next level It provided the structure we needed particularly around processes and continued peo-ple development

ldquoWe aligned our programme to the five dimensions of the CIPS assessment Leadership amp organisation Strategy People Processes amp Systems and Per-

Latimer in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom

ANTHONY CONCLUDES

ldquoResponsible sourcing and production is a key pillar of the Weetabix busi-ness We now have a robust platform that will ensure procurement main-tains a high level of impact across the organisation Wersquoll continue to evolve our processes and nurture our procurement talent over the next few years Wersquove already got our eye on Advanced CIPS Certificationrdquo

formance Management Each dimen-sion was assigned a sub-team within procurement which meant it was a real team effort from the beginning as every member of the function was in-volved throughout the entire journey This resulted in the excellent co-cre-ation of new policies and processes as well as enabling personal develop-ment and education for all involved

Whilst the certificate will be the thing that we will display and publicise proudly arguably the biggest impact will be the increased professional development of the teamrdquo

Alan Martin Head of CIPS Certifica-tion said ldquoWeetabix has been on a journey of continuous improvement over the past few years and wersquove witnessed throughout the assessment process a team that has built up it processes using the CIPS framework to achieve what is now an array of procurement best practices The value the business places on procurement and strong relationships the team has with the Executive Leaders of the organisation has ensured excellent compliance and in terms of content style and clarity the Weetabix CIPS submission was exceptional Wersquore delighted to award Weetabix with CIPS Corporate Certificationrdquo

There are 14 members of the Weet-abix procurement team that oversee over 800 suppliers and the export of Weetabix products from its UK sites to over 80 countries worldwide Weet-abix is renowned for sourcing all wheat for its Weetabix biscuits from within a 50 mile radius of its mills at Burton

T +27 12 345 6177F +27 (0) 12 345 3309E southafricacipsorg

32

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33

Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

34

SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

227 Technical Support SSI Augmented Support Technicians on Call Global Spare Parts Service

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35

In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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36

rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

T +27 (0) 11 961 0700 E LisaDebeerparkercom W wwwparkercomza

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37

Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICANOVDEC 2017 | FORK TRUCKS

38

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | FORKLIFTS

40

JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS

41

Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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42

Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

T +27 (0) 12 993 4509E rutmediantcozaW wwwmediantcoza

in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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48

The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

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John White President amp CEO Fortna

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49

KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

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DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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Just recently Interroll launched a new software collaboration tool used mostly for After Sales Service Supply Network Africa spoke with Hilton Campbell Managing Director of Interroll SA to get his take on customer service and also hear more about how Interroll is driving to bring the innovation of conveyor technology to our very own markets

ldquoThe Interroll group has a key philos-ophy that is we need to be close to where our products are says Hiltonrdquo The proximity to the market is key to ensure that our products sold to our in-tegrators that ultimately end up in the distribution centers or in the airport or in the factoryrsquos of the end customer these customers can rely on Interroll for support in a fast and efficient way

Hilton comments ldquoI have a passion to make the global technology on offer from Interroll for the efficient handling of goods available in our own back yard This might sound easy as one only thinks about importing complete and ready-made goods absolutely not we want to manufacture and in some case locally assemble to offer the products quickly and cost effec-tively and with after sales supportrdquo

How Interroll achieves this makes them very unique In 2018 Interroll South Africa celebrates 20 years Itrsquos safe to say in their field they are the

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

INTE

RR

OLL

longest surviving international repre-sentative of conveyor components and technology that has stood the test of time This would not have been pos-sible without a fantastic loyal client base many companies they first sold to back in 1998 are today still buying from Interroll ldquotogether we run and growrdquo says Hilton Our customers are very loyal but also demanding this is OK because we have in our DNA core values that compliments this rela-tionship Our values include ldquoFast and Committedrdquo as well as ldquoEnvironment of Excellencerdquo amongst others

Our new collaboration tool for After sales Service is only one small tool to live our values The tool will allow both a local and global collaboration of global support With a simple e mail to zaserviceinterrollcom the mail is received by a team in SA and as-signed to the respective department for action locally and internationally From there we have a ldquoticketrdquo and the ticket is tracked with a specific time al-lowance from response to conclusion With this tool we are less dependent on a ldquofewrdquo and also avoid our own in-ternal inefficiencies that costs us and our customers money

This investment in service is key all professional integrators and end cus-tomers need piece of mind that when service is needed they can trust in their supplier In 2018 during our 20th year anniversary Interroll has many excit-ing activities planned both as a cele-bration but more importantly to also catapult Interroll in to the next growth phase Hilton concludes ldquowe will in-vest heavily into our factory local as-sembly and our people for training this is for both new products and new strategies to bring the global world even closer to soilrdquo

When asked how the demand for In-terroll type products will grow in the coming years Hilton was frank with his reply lsquoConsistent growth in our environment is by no means easy Not enough customers are investing they are simply in survival mode I can recall a few times when we have been asked to repair something where previously customers would replace There are some exceptions of course these are larger companies usually in the sector of Food and Beverage One customer we have dealt with since our inception comments today that he cannot cope with the demand they are howev-er in a niche market and operating in this sector Another is the automotive sector this sector shows some signs of activity and investment Our products offer a lot of diversity across a number of markets mostly in growing markets so growth is there but you need to fight for it in todayrsquos tough times

Interroll SA (Pty) Ltd

T +27 11 281 99 00E zasalesinterrollcom

W wwwinterrollcoza

WHAT DOES THIS TOOL OFFER

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Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

Weetabix Food Company has been awarded Standard Corporate Certification from CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement amp Supply) following an in-depth assessment that measured its procurement function against world-class standards

Weetabix is one of only 280 companies worldwide to have achieved the pres-tigious certification The robust and rigorous procurement processes are now allowing the organisation to strengthen its relationships with sup-pliers ndash 75 now consider Weetabix to operate a collaborative and innovative culture ndash and drive further improve-ment throughout the business

The processes have helped to deliver added value to both Weetabix and its suppliers through continuous improve-ment initiatives across the whole sup-ply chain These improvements have also allowed Weetabix to continue to meet the needs and adapt to the de-mands of customers and consumers in a changing breakfast market

Certification is testament to the jour-ney the Weetabix team has taken during the last seven years under the leadership of Anthony Bowdidge Head of Procurement

He says ldquoWhen we decided to em-bark on the certification process last year wersquod already step changed the way we worked internally and made some fantastic progress But we knew from internal feedback there were some further improvements we could make and CIPS offered a framework to take us to the next level It provided the structure we needed particularly around processes and continued peo-ple development

ldquoWe aligned our programme to the five dimensions of the CIPS assessment Leadership amp organisation Strategy People Processes amp Systems and Per-

Latimer in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom

ANTHONY CONCLUDES

ldquoResponsible sourcing and production is a key pillar of the Weetabix busi-ness We now have a robust platform that will ensure procurement main-tains a high level of impact across the organisation Wersquoll continue to evolve our processes and nurture our procurement talent over the next few years Wersquove already got our eye on Advanced CIPS Certificationrdquo

formance Management Each dimen-sion was assigned a sub-team within procurement which meant it was a real team effort from the beginning as every member of the function was in-volved throughout the entire journey This resulted in the excellent co-cre-ation of new policies and processes as well as enabling personal develop-ment and education for all involved

Whilst the certificate will be the thing that we will display and publicise proudly arguably the biggest impact will be the increased professional development of the teamrdquo

Alan Martin Head of CIPS Certifica-tion said ldquoWeetabix has been on a journey of continuous improvement over the past few years and wersquove witnessed throughout the assessment process a team that has built up it processes using the CIPS framework to achieve what is now an array of procurement best practices The value the business places on procurement and strong relationships the team has with the Executive Leaders of the organisation has ensured excellent compliance and in terms of content style and clarity the Weetabix CIPS submission was exceptional Wersquore delighted to award Weetabix with CIPS Corporate Certificationrdquo

There are 14 members of the Weet-abix procurement team that oversee over 800 suppliers and the export of Weetabix products from its UK sites to over 80 countries worldwide Weet-abix is renowned for sourcing all wheat for its Weetabix biscuits from within a 50 mile radius of its mills at Burton

T +27 12 345 6177F +27 (0) 12 345 3309E southafricacipsorg

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

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SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

227 Technical Support SSI Augmented Support Technicians on Call Global Spare Parts Service

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35

In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

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Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

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JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

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in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

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Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

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Just recently Interroll launched a new software collaboration tool used mostly for After Sales Service Supply Network Africa spoke with Hilton Campbell Managing Director of Interroll SA to get his take on customer service and also hear more about how Interroll is driving to bring the innovation of conveyor technology to our very own markets

ldquoThe Interroll group has a key philos-ophy that is we need to be close to where our products are says Hiltonrdquo The proximity to the market is key to ensure that our products sold to our in-tegrators that ultimately end up in the distribution centers or in the airport or in the factoryrsquos of the end customer these customers can rely on Interroll for support in a fast and efficient way

Hilton comments ldquoI have a passion to make the global technology on offer from Interroll for the efficient handling of goods available in our own back yard This might sound easy as one only thinks about importing complete and ready-made goods absolutely not we want to manufacture and in some case locally assemble to offer the products quickly and cost effec-tively and with after sales supportrdquo

How Interroll achieves this makes them very unique In 2018 Interroll South Africa celebrates 20 years Itrsquos safe to say in their field they are the

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

INTE

RR

OLL

longest surviving international repre-sentative of conveyor components and technology that has stood the test of time This would not have been pos-sible without a fantastic loyal client base many companies they first sold to back in 1998 are today still buying from Interroll ldquotogether we run and growrdquo says Hilton Our customers are very loyal but also demanding this is OK because we have in our DNA core values that compliments this rela-tionship Our values include ldquoFast and Committedrdquo as well as ldquoEnvironment of Excellencerdquo amongst others

Our new collaboration tool for After sales Service is only one small tool to live our values The tool will allow both a local and global collaboration of global support With a simple e mail to zaserviceinterrollcom the mail is received by a team in SA and as-signed to the respective department for action locally and internationally From there we have a ldquoticketrdquo and the ticket is tracked with a specific time al-lowance from response to conclusion With this tool we are less dependent on a ldquofewrdquo and also avoid our own in-ternal inefficiencies that costs us and our customers money

This investment in service is key all professional integrators and end cus-tomers need piece of mind that when service is needed they can trust in their supplier In 2018 during our 20th year anniversary Interroll has many excit-ing activities planned both as a cele-bration but more importantly to also catapult Interroll in to the next growth phase Hilton concludes ldquowe will in-vest heavily into our factory local as-sembly and our people for training this is for both new products and new strategies to bring the global world even closer to soilrdquo

When asked how the demand for In-terroll type products will grow in the coming years Hilton was frank with his reply lsquoConsistent growth in our environment is by no means easy Not enough customers are investing they are simply in survival mode I can recall a few times when we have been asked to repair something where previously customers would replace There are some exceptions of course these are larger companies usually in the sector of Food and Beverage One customer we have dealt with since our inception comments today that he cannot cope with the demand they are howev-er in a niche market and operating in this sector Another is the automotive sector this sector shows some signs of activity and investment Our products offer a lot of diversity across a number of markets mostly in growing markets so growth is there but you need to fight for it in todayrsquos tough times

Interroll SA (Pty) Ltd

T +27 11 281 99 00E zasalesinterrollcom

W wwwinterrollcoza

WHAT DOES THIS TOOL OFFER

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30

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

31

Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

Weetabix Food Company has been awarded Standard Corporate Certification from CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement amp Supply) following an in-depth assessment that measured its procurement function against world-class standards

Weetabix is one of only 280 companies worldwide to have achieved the pres-tigious certification The robust and rigorous procurement processes are now allowing the organisation to strengthen its relationships with sup-pliers ndash 75 now consider Weetabix to operate a collaborative and innovative culture ndash and drive further improve-ment throughout the business

The processes have helped to deliver added value to both Weetabix and its suppliers through continuous improve-ment initiatives across the whole sup-ply chain These improvements have also allowed Weetabix to continue to meet the needs and adapt to the de-mands of customers and consumers in a changing breakfast market

Certification is testament to the jour-ney the Weetabix team has taken during the last seven years under the leadership of Anthony Bowdidge Head of Procurement

He says ldquoWhen we decided to em-bark on the certification process last year wersquod already step changed the way we worked internally and made some fantastic progress But we knew from internal feedback there were some further improvements we could make and CIPS offered a framework to take us to the next level It provided the structure we needed particularly around processes and continued peo-ple development

ldquoWe aligned our programme to the five dimensions of the CIPS assessment Leadership amp organisation Strategy People Processes amp Systems and Per-

Latimer in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom

ANTHONY CONCLUDES

ldquoResponsible sourcing and production is a key pillar of the Weetabix busi-ness We now have a robust platform that will ensure procurement main-tains a high level of impact across the organisation Wersquoll continue to evolve our processes and nurture our procurement talent over the next few years Wersquove already got our eye on Advanced CIPS Certificationrdquo

formance Management Each dimen-sion was assigned a sub-team within procurement which meant it was a real team effort from the beginning as every member of the function was in-volved throughout the entire journey This resulted in the excellent co-cre-ation of new policies and processes as well as enabling personal develop-ment and education for all involved

Whilst the certificate will be the thing that we will display and publicise proudly arguably the biggest impact will be the increased professional development of the teamrdquo

Alan Martin Head of CIPS Certifica-tion said ldquoWeetabix has been on a journey of continuous improvement over the past few years and wersquove witnessed throughout the assessment process a team that has built up it processes using the CIPS framework to achieve what is now an array of procurement best practices The value the business places on procurement and strong relationships the team has with the Executive Leaders of the organisation has ensured excellent compliance and in terms of content style and clarity the Weetabix CIPS submission was exceptional Wersquore delighted to award Weetabix with CIPS Corporate Certificationrdquo

There are 14 members of the Weet-abix procurement team that oversee over 800 suppliers and the export of Weetabix products from its UK sites to over 80 countries worldwide Weet-abix is renowned for sourcing all wheat for its Weetabix biscuits from within a 50 mile radius of its mills at Burton

T +27 12 345 6177F +27 (0) 12 345 3309E southafricacipsorg

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33

Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

34

SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

227 Technical Support SSI Augmented Support Technicians on Call Global Spare Parts Service

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35

In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | AUTOMATION

36

rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

T +27 (0) 11 961 0700 E LisaDebeerparkercom W wwwparkercomza

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | AUTOMATION

37

Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICANOVDEC 2017 | FORK TRUCKS

38

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | FORKLIFTS

40

JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS

41

Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

42

Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

44

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

T (011) 445 1600E slubbebwlogcom W wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

T +27 (0) 12 993 4509E rutmediantcozaW wwwmediantcoza

in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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48

The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

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John White President amp CEO Fortna

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49

KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

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ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

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ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

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DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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Just recently Interroll launched a new software collaboration tool used mostly for After Sales Service Supply Network Africa spoke with Hilton Campbell Managing Director of Interroll SA to get his take on customer service and also hear more about how Interroll is driving to bring the innovation of conveyor technology to our very own markets

ldquoThe Interroll group has a key philos-ophy that is we need to be close to where our products are says Hiltonrdquo The proximity to the market is key to ensure that our products sold to our in-tegrators that ultimately end up in the distribution centers or in the airport or in the factoryrsquos of the end customer these customers can rely on Interroll for support in a fast and efficient way

Hilton comments ldquoI have a passion to make the global technology on offer from Interroll for the efficient handling of goods available in our own back yard This might sound easy as one only thinks about importing complete and ready-made goods absolutely not we want to manufacture and in some case locally assemble to offer the products quickly and cost effec-tively and with after sales supportrdquo

How Interroll achieves this makes them very unique In 2018 Interroll South Africa celebrates 20 years Itrsquos safe to say in their field they are the

Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

INTE

RR

OLL

longest surviving international repre-sentative of conveyor components and technology that has stood the test of time This would not have been pos-sible without a fantastic loyal client base many companies they first sold to back in 1998 are today still buying from Interroll ldquotogether we run and growrdquo says Hilton Our customers are very loyal but also demanding this is OK because we have in our DNA core values that compliments this rela-tionship Our values include ldquoFast and Committedrdquo as well as ldquoEnvironment of Excellencerdquo amongst others

Our new collaboration tool for After sales Service is only one small tool to live our values The tool will allow both a local and global collaboration of global support With a simple e mail to zaserviceinterrollcom the mail is received by a team in SA and as-signed to the respective department for action locally and internationally From there we have a ldquoticketrdquo and the ticket is tracked with a specific time al-lowance from response to conclusion With this tool we are less dependent on a ldquofewrdquo and also avoid our own in-ternal inefficiencies that costs us and our customers money

This investment in service is key all professional integrators and end cus-tomers need piece of mind that when service is needed they can trust in their supplier In 2018 during our 20th year anniversary Interroll has many excit-ing activities planned both as a cele-bration but more importantly to also catapult Interroll in to the next growth phase Hilton concludes ldquowe will in-vest heavily into our factory local as-sembly and our people for training this is for both new products and new strategies to bring the global world even closer to soilrdquo

When asked how the demand for In-terroll type products will grow in the coming years Hilton was frank with his reply lsquoConsistent growth in our environment is by no means easy Not enough customers are investing they are simply in survival mode I can recall a few times when we have been asked to repair something where previously customers would replace There are some exceptions of course these are larger companies usually in the sector of Food and Beverage One customer we have dealt with since our inception comments today that he cannot cope with the demand they are howev-er in a niche market and operating in this sector Another is the automotive sector this sector shows some signs of activity and investment Our products offer a lot of diversity across a number of markets mostly in growing markets so growth is there but you need to fight for it in todayrsquos tough times

Interroll SA (Pty) Ltd

T +27 11 281 99 00E zasalesinterrollcom

W wwwinterrollcoza

WHAT DOES THIS TOOL OFFER

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Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

Weetabix Food Company has been awarded Standard Corporate Certification from CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement amp Supply) following an in-depth assessment that measured its procurement function against world-class standards

Weetabix is one of only 280 companies worldwide to have achieved the pres-tigious certification The robust and rigorous procurement processes are now allowing the organisation to strengthen its relationships with sup-pliers ndash 75 now consider Weetabix to operate a collaborative and innovative culture ndash and drive further improve-ment throughout the business

The processes have helped to deliver added value to both Weetabix and its suppliers through continuous improve-ment initiatives across the whole sup-ply chain These improvements have also allowed Weetabix to continue to meet the needs and adapt to the de-mands of customers and consumers in a changing breakfast market

Certification is testament to the jour-ney the Weetabix team has taken during the last seven years under the leadership of Anthony Bowdidge Head of Procurement

He says ldquoWhen we decided to em-bark on the certification process last year wersquod already step changed the way we worked internally and made some fantastic progress But we knew from internal feedback there were some further improvements we could make and CIPS offered a framework to take us to the next level It provided the structure we needed particularly around processes and continued peo-ple development

ldquoWe aligned our programme to the five dimensions of the CIPS assessment Leadership amp organisation Strategy People Processes amp Systems and Per-

Latimer in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom

ANTHONY CONCLUDES

ldquoResponsible sourcing and production is a key pillar of the Weetabix busi-ness We now have a robust platform that will ensure procurement main-tains a high level of impact across the organisation Wersquoll continue to evolve our processes and nurture our procurement talent over the next few years Wersquove already got our eye on Advanced CIPS Certificationrdquo

formance Management Each dimen-sion was assigned a sub-team within procurement which meant it was a real team effort from the beginning as every member of the function was in-volved throughout the entire journey This resulted in the excellent co-cre-ation of new policies and processes as well as enabling personal develop-ment and education for all involved

Whilst the certificate will be the thing that we will display and publicise proudly arguably the biggest impact will be the increased professional development of the teamrdquo

Alan Martin Head of CIPS Certifica-tion said ldquoWeetabix has been on a journey of continuous improvement over the past few years and wersquove witnessed throughout the assessment process a team that has built up it processes using the CIPS framework to achieve what is now an array of procurement best practices The value the business places on procurement and strong relationships the team has with the Executive Leaders of the organisation has ensured excellent compliance and in terms of content style and clarity the Weetabix CIPS submission was exceptional Wersquore delighted to award Weetabix with CIPS Corporate Certificationrdquo

There are 14 members of the Weet-abix procurement team that oversee over 800 suppliers and the export of Weetabix products from its UK sites to over 80 countries worldwide Weet-abix is renowned for sourcing all wheat for its Weetabix biscuits from within a 50 mile radius of its mills at Burton

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

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SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

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In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

T +27 (0) 11 961 0700 E LisaDebeerparkercom W wwwparkercomza

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37

Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

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38

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | FORKLIFTS

40

JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

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41

Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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42

Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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T (011) 445 1600E slubbebwlogcom W wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

46

porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

T +27 (0) 12 993 4509E rutmediantcozaW wwwmediantcoza

in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | ASK THE EXPERTS

48

The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | ASK THE EXPERTS

49

KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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52

CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

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DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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Launches a New Software Collaboration Tool

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

Weetabix Food Company has been awarded Standard Corporate Certification from CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement amp Supply) following an in-depth assessment that measured its procurement function against world-class standards

Weetabix is one of only 280 companies worldwide to have achieved the pres-tigious certification The robust and rigorous procurement processes are now allowing the organisation to strengthen its relationships with sup-pliers ndash 75 now consider Weetabix to operate a collaborative and innovative culture ndash and drive further improve-ment throughout the business

The processes have helped to deliver added value to both Weetabix and its suppliers through continuous improve-ment initiatives across the whole sup-ply chain These improvements have also allowed Weetabix to continue to meet the needs and adapt to the de-mands of customers and consumers in a changing breakfast market

Certification is testament to the jour-ney the Weetabix team has taken during the last seven years under the leadership of Anthony Bowdidge Head of Procurement

He says ldquoWhen we decided to em-bark on the certification process last year wersquod already step changed the way we worked internally and made some fantastic progress But we knew from internal feedback there were some further improvements we could make and CIPS offered a framework to take us to the next level It provided the structure we needed particularly around processes and continued peo-ple development

ldquoWe aligned our programme to the five dimensions of the CIPS assessment Leadership amp organisation Strategy People Processes amp Systems and Per-

Latimer in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom

ANTHONY CONCLUDES

ldquoResponsible sourcing and production is a key pillar of the Weetabix busi-ness We now have a robust platform that will ensure procurement main-tains a high level of impact across the organisation Wersquoll continue to evolve our processes and nurture our procurement talent over the next few years Wersquove already got our eye on Advanced CIPS Certificationrdquo

formance Management Each dimen-sion was assigned a sub-team within procurement which meant it was a real team effort from the beginning as every member of the function was in-volved throughout the entire journey This resulted in the excellent co-cre-ation of new policies and processes as well as enabling personal develop-ment and education for all involved

Whilst the certificate will be the thing that we will display and publicise proudly arguably the biggest impact will be the increased professional development of the teamrdquo

Alan Martin Head of CIPS Certifica-tion said ldquoWeetabix has been on a journey of continuous improvement over the past few years and wersquove witnessed throughout the assessment process a team that has built up it processes using the CIPS framework to achieve what is now an array of procurement best practices The value the business places on procurement and strong relationships the team has with the Executive Leaders of the organisation has ensured excellent compliance and in terms of content style and clarity the Weetabix CIPS submission was exceptional Wersquore delighted to award Weetabix with CIPS Corporate Certificationrdquo

There are 14 members of the Weet-abix procurement team that oversee over 800 suppliers and the export of Weetabix products from its UK sites to over 80 countries worldwide Weet-abix is renowned for sourcing all wheat for its Weetabix biscuits from within a 50 mile radius of its mills at Burton

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

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SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

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Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

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In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

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Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

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JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

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in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

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CONTACT

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

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YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

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FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

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BARCODINGSCANNING

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CRANES

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FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

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Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

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PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

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Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

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Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

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MATERIALS HANDLING

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RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

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RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

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PACKAGING

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DOCKING SYSTEMS

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WAREHOUSING

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

Weetabix Food Company has been awarded Standard Corporate Certification from CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement amp Supply) following an in-depth assessment that measured its procurement function against world-class standards

Weetabix is one of only 280 companies worldwide to have achieved the pres-tigious certification The robust and rigorous procurement processes are now allowing the organisation to strengthen its relationships with sup-pliers ndash 75 now consider Weetabix to operate a collaborative and innovative culture ndash and drive further improve-ment throughout the business

The processes have helped to deliver added value to both Weetabix and its suppliers through continuous improve-ment initiatives across the whole sup-ply chain These improvements have also allowed Weetabix to continue to meet the needs and adapt to the de-mands of customers and consumers in a changing breakfast market

Certification is testament to the jour-ney the Weetabix team has taken during the last seven years under the leadership of Anthony Bowdidge Head of Procurement

He says ldquoWhen we decided to em-bark on the certification process last year wersquod already step changed the way we worked internally and made some fantastic progress But we knew from internal feedback there were some further improvements we could make and CIPS offered a framework to take us to the next level It provided the structure we needed particularly around processes and continued peo-ple development

ldquoWe aligned our programme to the five dimensions of the CIPS assessment Leadership amp organisation Strategy People Processes amp Systems and Per-

Latimer in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom

ANTHONY CONCLUDES

ldquoResponsible sourcing and production is a key pillar of the Weetabix busi-ness We now have a robust platform that will ensure procurement main-tains a high level of impact across the organisation Wersquoll continue to evolve our processes and nurture our procurement talent over the next few years Wersquove already got our eye on Advanced CIPS Certificationrdquo

formance Management Each dimen-sion was assigned a sub-team within procurement which meant it was a real team effort from the beginning as every member of the function was in-volved throughout the entire journey This resulted in the excellent co-cre-ation of new policies and processes as well as enabling personal develop-ment and education for all involved

Whilst the certificate will be the thing that we will display and publicise proudly arguably the biggest impact will be the increased professional development of the teamrdquo

Alan Martin Head of CIPS Certifica-tion said ldquoWeetabix has been on a journey of continuous improvement over the past few years and wersquove witnessed throughout the assessment process a team that has built up it processes using the CIPS framework to achieve what is now an array of procurement best practices The value the business places on procurement and strong relationships the team has with the Executive Leaders of the organisation has ensured excellent compliance and in terms of content style and clarity the Weetabix CIPS submission was exceptional Wersquore delighted to award Weetabix with CIPS Corporate Certificationrdquo

There are 14 members of the Weet-abix procurement team that oversee over 800 suppliers and the export of Weetabix products from its UK sites to over 80 countries worldwide Weet-abix is renowned for sourcing all wheat for its Weetabix biscuits from within a 50 mile radius of its mills at Burton

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

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SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

227 Technical Support SSI Augmented Support Technicians on Call Global Spare Parts Service

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35

In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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36

rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

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37

Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | FORKLIFTS

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JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS

41

Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

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in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

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John White President amp CEO Fortna

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KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

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ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

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DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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Weetabix procurement team drives innovation and collaboration

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SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

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In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

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Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

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JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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46

porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

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in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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48

The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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52

CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

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DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

227 Technical Support SSI Augmented Support Technicians on Call Global Spare Parts Service

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In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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36

rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

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Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

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Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

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in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

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PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

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PROPERTIES

RACKING

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Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

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SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

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RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

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RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

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FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

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DOCKING SYSTEMS

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WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

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SSI SCHAEFER ndash WORKING WITH HIGHEST QUALITYFuture-proof logistics solutions must fit seamlessly into your operational processes be infinitely expandable and adapt flexibly to new conditions This requires absolute specialists Experts who do not think in terms of individual solutions but in terms of systems

At SSI SCHAEFER this integrated sys-tem philosophy has been the basis of our success for decades As a global general contractor SSI SCHAEFER im-plements complete logistics systems The services range from comprehen-sive systems planning and consulting to turnkey systems including tailored service and maintenance offers

Complete solutions from a single source

SSI SCHAEFER has a broad range of products and solutions covering the entire internal material flow These form the foundation for solutions specifically developed to meet your precise requirements Our customers benefit from the fact that we manu-facture almost all components within the SSI SCHAEFER Group With 70 sub sidiaries operating around the world and more than 9500 employees SSI SCHAEFER is an effective and reliable partner

Dedication and commitment

This includes

That is why you can always expect absolute dedication from us We sup-port you worldwide with employee savailable to assist you with devel-oping new technological solutions or providing complete services through-out the entire life-cycle of your systems

T +27 (0) 11 707- 2600F +27 (0) 11 707- 2620E infozassi-schafercom

Those who know SSI SCHAEFER know that we are exceptionally committed to our customers

The commitment to always pro- vide the optimum solution The commitment to always be there for our customers The commitment to always ful fill our promises

Not only today but also tomorrow and in the future Because as a fam-ily-owned company we take the long-term view

We are there for you When you need our support

227 Technical Support SSI Augmented Support Technicians on Call Global Spare Parts Service

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In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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36

rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

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Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

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38

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

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JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

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Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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46

porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

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in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

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Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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48

The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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AUTOMATION

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EDUCATION amp TRAINING

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FORKLIFTS

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FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

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FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

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BARCODINGSCANNING

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CRANES

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FREIGHT FORWARDING

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CONVEYORS

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CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

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LOGISTICS

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LIFTING

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PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

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PROPERTIES

RACKING

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MACHINERY

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In these application areas even the smallest amount of air pollution or contaminants can lead to high and costly reject rates

Operators of cleanroom production facilities place great importance on air purity to align with industry standards and in so doing underpin the quality reliability and continuity of their products In this respect it is under-standable that the selection of linear drives for use in cleanroom envi-ronments is made only after careful scrutiny The ongoing development of microsystems technology and microelectronics in particular has accelerated considerably in recent years and is set for continued growth in the future As a result there is an increasing need for linear drives that are suitable for use in all cleanroom

classes A prerequisite for success-ful technology deployment is the ability of linear drives to meet the requirements of cleanroom appli-cations while at the same time pro-viding customers with an attractive and viable cost-to-performance ratio

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The principal requirement of clean-room technology is to aid production without compromising air purity in the atmosphere After all the design of a cleanroom ndash structure interi-or and technology (including linear drives) ndash is governed by the required air purity class As a rule cleanrooms are served by vacuum systems oper-ating in suction mode whereby the

air is fed to one of the roomrsquos bound-ary walls or ceiling (over the entire surface) in order to create a room-fill-ing unidirectional flow

This ideal scenario only occurs if there is no place within the whole clean-room where air can rest and if there are no sources of interference posi-tioned at right angles to the direction of flow Moreover relatively slow mo-tions are required in order to avoid any additional whirling of particles and so avoid conversion from laminar to turbulent flow This unwanted ef-fect would not only increase energy requirements but result in additional contamination of the products being manufactured The permissible parti-cle concentrations in the air of clean

With much of industry subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturi-sation one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom con-ditions This applies particularly to sectors such as pharmaceutical medical food microsystems and microelectronics

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS

IN CLEANROOMAPPLICATIONS

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rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

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Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

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Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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T (011) 445 1600E slubbebwlogcom W wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

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in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

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FORKLIFTS

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Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

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ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

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ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

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BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

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FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

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Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

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PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

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FLOORING

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DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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rooms are graded according to purity classes defined in various standards such as VDI 2083 US Federal Stan-dard 209E and DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Standards such as these determine the permissible contamination of the cleanroom air according to size and numbers

Rodless pneumatic cylinders

Standard rodless pneumatic cylinders are normally deemed unsuitable for use in cleanroom environments as they emit tiny abrasive particles fine lubricant particles and oil mist during operation They can also stir up contaminant particles when operat-ing at high speeds

In terms of design the majority of rodless pneumatic cylinders use an axially slotted cylinder barrel Here power transmission through the slot outwards to the carriage is form-fit The slot is sealed on the inside by an internal stainless-steel sealing strip along the cylinder barrel wall that prevents the penetration of contam-inants

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders differ from their stan-dard counterparts in a number of ways For instance a partial vacuum is created via a vacuum line in the space between the inner and outer sealing band This feature helps to reduce possible emissions such abrasive particles from the piston seals or slide elements using suction to remove and feed them into downstream fil-ters Special vacuum connections at both ends of the barrel are used for this purpose The vacuum generates a suction flow from the cylinder that ensures (assuming sufficient suction power is available) emissions are ex-tracted and no particles are released into the cleanroom atmosphere

Parkerrsquos ORIGA SYSTEM PLUS (OSP-P) cleanroom cylinder offers this very functionality It combines the effi-ciency of the ORIGA - cylinder slot seal system with vacuum protection against progressive wear and con-tamination from sliding components A partial vacuum drawn between the inner and outer sealing bands prevents emission into the clean room To generate the vacuum a suc-tion volume of approximately 4msup3h is required

Parkerrsquos OSP-P cleanroom cylinders draw a partial vacuum between inner and outer sealing bands to prevent emissions into the cleanroom

PNEUMATIC RODLESSDERS Benefits for cleanrooms

Cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinders such as the OSP-P offer extensive customer benefits with a very good priceperformance ratio that is achieved by demonstrat-ing high cleanliness and cleanroom suitability in practical applications Specific performance attributes such excellent low-speed running charac-teristics are delivered thanks to the use of special piston seals and this is supported further by stick-slip-free operation at low speeds of around 0005ms

Tests in a class 1 cleanroom provide an idea of the increased performance levels offered by cleanroom-compat-ible rodless pneumatic cylinders in comparison with standard versions While a standard cylinder will show counts of up to 100000 particlesftsup3 in operation at a velocity of 05ms a cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder (featuring extraction and aspiration in the slot area be-tween inner and outer sealing band) will statistically show that it ema-nates no cleanroom particles Values measured in the direct vicinity of the cylinder will be equivalent to those of the ambient air in the cleanroom Based on these performance levels a

cleanroom-compatible rodless pneu-matic cylinder can therefore be used dependant on the velocity in ISO class 4 and 5 cleanrooms

OSP-P rodless cylinders are optimised to meet the needs of cleanroom environments

The ORIGA OSP-P rodless pneumat-ic cylinders also provide many ad-ditional advantages For instance double-action force can be delivered due to their duplex design a con-figuration that also offers rigidity in high load and rotational movement operations Cleanroom cylinders are available in the diameters 16mm 25mm and 32mm The design prin-ciple also offers a cost-effective alternative to electrical linear drives in cleanroom applications

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 glob-al leader in motion and control tech-nologies For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its cus-tomers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets Learn more at wwwparkercom or parkerhannifin

About Parker

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Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

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Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

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in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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48

The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

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ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

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DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

Page 37: SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA...Editors Note: I fell in love with the supply chain management profession and wanted to become an integral part of this exciting and dynamic profession, and

Entrepreneurial spirits thrive in such circumstances solutions not even considered before spring forward There are examples in the USA for in-stance namely the Tree T-Pee anoth-er is lakesdams covered with black balls to reduce evaporation Here in South Africa a local entrepreneur has created a water purification solution which treats poisonous mine water and makes it potable Many other such examples exist from desalination to graphene mist harvesters etc Just imagine the impact of gifted minds and governments might have when working together to solve common is-sues

As fast as challenges appear so often too do the solutions for many indus-tries a prime example is that of the Materials Handling Industry which for years faced massive losses in revenue due to the ongoing abuse and negli-gence on their equipment This often led to the depreciation of the asset as well as increased services and main-tenance related charges not counting the alleged abuses that could not be accounted for

But now with the advent of products

such as FMX - Forklift Management System - many of materials handling abuses are either totally eradicated or mitigated to become nominal FMX accurately reports on actual Run Hours and alerts for Ignition Left On and Ex-cess Idle Fuel and Electricity savings are thus possible especially with the Automated Cut Out function

Access Control is done through the ro-bust and cheap Dallas Tag System or via the optional Driver Display Screen with a pin code and online Driver start-up checklist

These functions only scratch the sur-face of FMX capabilities there are many other features such as Load and Productivity Management Transmis-sion and Engine Protection Bonnet Switches and Battery Management to name just a few All of these functions are co-ordinated directly from your PC via our web based application making the system effective and easy to use

However we do not rest on our laurels With continuous invention pushing the envelope we must do the same which is why our Research and Development department is the department in

which we focus much of our time and resources

Cutting Edge does not have to leave a hole in your pocket FMX is modular and can fit into any operation with the features you consider most pertinent or relevant to current budget as you need them you can then add addition-al features essentially this system is lsquoplug and playrsquo as required

Just as your needs evolve so does FMX and it is fast becoming the product of choice locally and internationally for any forklift fleet application

Call now and evolve with us

John Valentine

082 469 0834johnvrealtelematicscoza

wwwrealtelematicscom

EVOLVINGRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

All over the world there are more and more reports of fresh water shortages California Pakistan right here at home in Cape Town and Beaufort West as well as many other places Water is fast be-coming the number one priority globally (as it should) For centuries mankind has wasted and abused this valuable and limited resource and the chickens are now home to roost Maybe the topic is not new but the evolution of the solutions to this problem makes for interesting trend analysis

MEW

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

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JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

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A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

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in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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48

The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

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John White President amp CEO Fortna

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49

KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

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ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

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DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

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40

JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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42

Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

43

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

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Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

T +27 (0) 12 993 4509E rutmediantcozaW wwwmediantcoza

in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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48

The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

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John White President amp CEO Fortna

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49

KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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51

AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

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ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

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DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

Page 39: SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA...Editors Note: I fell in love with the supply chain management profession and wanted to become an integral part of this exciting and dynamic profession, and

More specifically the expanded range of lithium-ion models encom-passes pallet stackers and double stackers in the load range of 12 to 16 tons which are available either as pedestrian trucks or as models with foldable or fixed stand-on platform In addition the product spectrum includes low-level order pickers with 20 tons load capacity and reach trucks in the load range of 10 to 25 tons

Together with the pre-existing mod-els such as low-level order pickers and tow tractors all key areas of application in the warehouse can now be covered using lithium-ion technology from truck ramp to goods storage and retrieval in the high-rack

warehouse from order picking to the provision of goods for shipping

ldquoOur range now includes lsquolithium-ionrsquo options for all of the highest-volume segments in warehouse technology which means that we have taken a decisive step on our way to becoming a full-range provider for this battery technologyrdquo says Christoph Englert Product Manager Industrial Trucks at Linde ldquoWersquore receiving extensive positive feedback from our custom-ers regarding long-term operation

In particular they are full of praise for the batteriesrsquo steady voltage out-put which is constant right up un-til complete discharge and they are extremely satisfied with the high level

of availability as this allows them to benefit from higher performance and reduced costsrdquo

To make the most of the performance advantages offered by the new battery technology the individual components ndash battery battery man-agement function and charger ndashhave been designed by Linde as a com-plete system and communicate with each other via CAN bus ldquoThe bat-tery management system monitors and controls the battery and ensures that it always operates in the optimal performance rangerdquo emphasizes Englert

The entire package comes with a CE mark and the batteries have been

LINDE CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PERFORM THE MAJORITY OF LOGISTICS TASKS IN THE WAREHOUSE USING LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY

ENTIRE WAREHOUSE EQUIPPED WITH LITHIUM-ION

Many an industrial truck operator considers switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion tech-nology when it comes to investing in new trucks This is due to the numerous advantages this tech-nology offers rapid (intermediate) charging no battery changes excellent performance thanks to high energy density and constant power output long battery life and freedom from maintenance With more than 30 other such warehouse trucks added to the portfolio of Linde Material Handling ndash including pallet stackers double stackers order pickers and reach trucks ndash customers can now fulfill the majority of logistics tasks in the warehouse with Li-ION variants

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40

JANFEB 2018 | FORK TRUCKS SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

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41

Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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42

Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

43

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

44

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Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

46

porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

T +27 (0) 12 993 4509E rutmediantcozaW wwwmediantcoza

in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

47

With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

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48

The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

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49

KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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50

51

AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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52

CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

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ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

53

CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

54

DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

Page 40: SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA...Editors Note: I fell in love with the supply chain management profession and wanted to become an integral part of this exciting and dynamic profession, and

Tel +27 (0) 11 723 - 7000infolinde-mhcozasaleslinde-mhcozawwwlinde-mhcoza

Linde Material Handling GmbHLinde Material Handling GmbH a KION Group company is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries the company is represented in all major regions around the world In the 2016 financial year the Linde MH EMEA Operating Unit (Europe Middle East Africa) recorded a total revenue of roughly EUR 29 billion with approximately 10500 employees worldwide Global sales of Linde trucks amounted to over 109000 in 2016

extensively tested and feature a multiple protection system Accord-ing to the load capacity of the pallet stackers double stackers and order pickers which operate in the 24V range there are four battery sizes available ranging from 18 kWh to 90 kWh For the reach trucks which operate on a voltage of 48V battery sizes of up to 392 kWh are on offer

Each battery can be combined with three different chargers ndash depend-ing on how often and for how long (intermediate) charging is possible and what demands customers make regarding recharging speed In the best of cases it takes just 70 minutes for the Li-ION battery pack to fully recharge

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41

Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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42

Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

43

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

44

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T (011) 445 1600E slubbebwlogcom W wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

45

NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

46

porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

T +27 (0) 12 993 4509E rutmediantcozaW wwwmediantcoza

in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

47

With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | ASK THE EXPERTS

48

The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | ASK THE EXPERTS

49

KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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51

AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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52

CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

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FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

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DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

The two trendiest words right now in logistics ldquoLeanrdquo and ldquoAgilerdquo These words are also among the first mentioned by colleagues I meet in the logistics industry Of course I think Lean is a good philosophy I use it myself and it sure is good to be agile Actually if you have implemented Lean then you are automatically Agile because Lean is based on not locking yourself in specific methods by building ldquomonumentsrdquo for example

But a word I think you should start with before you begin to focus on the two trendier words are sub-optimiza-tion All too often when Irsquom out and look at other warehouses I see how they have built up departments where staff are placed permanently and how each department manager is working and struggling to get more resources instead of the other departments

The sub- optimizations I describe above costs a lot of money and is in my opinion one of the most common and biggest time thieves in warehouse logistics Instead of moving and reallo-cating personnel in the warehouse on a daily basis wherever it may be nec-essary the manager could rent staff to a department which is understaffed while another department may have be overstaffed This affects not only staff costs but also the level of service if a department cannot process incom-ing goods fast enough because of in-sufficient staffing

It can also affect quality if there is not staff capacity for the workload I under-stand that you want to structure and organize your warehouse into depart-ments with permanent staff it pro-vides a sense of order but it is very inefficient and you lose the synergy effects in the warehouse

The best way to prevent sub-optimi-zation is to use job rotation In large warehouses it is more productive to rotate staff although this rotation may not be as frequent as in smaller ware-houses Job rotation gives staff a holis

In a modern Warehouse Management System you have

innovative technology as a tool to monitor the workload in the warehouse and in various

departments which in turn helps managers to allocate resources

efficiently

ldquo

ldquoAVOID

tic approach and they do not become ldquoloyalrdquo to just one department If you apply job rotation you automatically become agile and you work Lean

If there is an increased workload in any department because of strategic campaigns increased volumes of sea-sonal goods or the like you can quickly reallocate staff from another depart-ment which has capacity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do not incur a time delay when recruiting external resources

If you have permanently placed staff you need to have a ldquobufferrdquo to man-age unplanned absences etc You can remove the ldquobufferrdquo if you have ldquofloatingrdquo staff Also consider rotating staff between the different procedures in the warehouse to improve staff competencies in case of illness or holi-days for example This way you donrsquot risk being without staff in the goods receiving department or shelf stacking because you can quickly move per-sonnel from the picking department for example which may have a lighter workload and can spare the resources

This ldquomobilityrdquo in the warehouse applies not only to the staff but also to equipment such as forklifts and picking trolleys for example You donrsquot want unused equipment in a warehouse it is a waste of capital

As you can see there are many advan-tages to having ldquoflexiblerdquo resources in the warehouse if you avoid sub-opti-mization you will be both Agile and

Lean and you can increase your service rate and improve efficiencies In order to achieve this requires competent management in the warehouse who can effectively reallocate resources and can cooperate with the manage-ment of other departments It must be you as warehouse manager site manager to manage this process

It is very important that this approach is implemented from the top of the organization and that management looks at the performance of the warehouse holistically and does not reward individual departments for departmental successes but rather when the warehouse as a whole is successful

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42

Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

43

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A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

44

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T (011) 445 1600E slubbebwlogcom W wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

45

NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

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46

porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

T +27 (0) 12 993 4509E rutmediantcozaW wwwmediantcoza

in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

47

With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | ASK THE EXPERTS

48

The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | ASK THE EXPERTS

49

KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | EXHIBITION

50

51

AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

52

CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

53

CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

54

DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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Sub-optimisation in the warehouse not as trendy as agile but just asimportant

43

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

44

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

T (011) 445 1600E slubbebwlogcom W wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

45

NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

46

porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

T +27 (0) 12 993 4509E rutmediantcozaW wwwmediantcoza

in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

47

With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | ASK THE EXPERTS

48

The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | ASK THE EXPERTS

49

KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | EXHIBITION

50

51

AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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52

CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

53

CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

54

DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

Page 43: SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA...Editors Note: I fell in love with the supply chain management profession and wanted to become an integral part of this exciting and dynamic profession, and

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

A brand is a promise to consumers building an image of onersquos organisation of credibility quality and satisfaction As the world moves further away from traditional bricks-and-mortar retail and more towards digitised transactions in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales the reality is that more often than not an organisations supply chain is the only tangible brand experience a client has

Despite this marketers and supply chain professionals do not seem to realise how closely intertwined their functions are

Marketingrsquos core function is to gen-erate demand and brand promises drive demand Delivering on such promises is however firmly within the realm of the supply chain and can therefore have a marked impact on the perception the end customer has of the brand as a whole As customers become ever more impatient and ser-vice orientated a late delivery missed collection or damaged product can fundamentally damage an organisa-tions brand image

The concept of a ldquoBranded Sup-ply Chainrdquo embodies the notion that a brand is more than imag-ery and words A supply chain is an integral part of your custom-er experience brand message and organisational values and as such it is imperative that from raw material through to end consumer these elements are considered to be as important as they are to the mar-keting team

To be able to support your organi-sational brand and indeed for the brand to not promise something the supply chain cannot deliver it is es-sential that these two seemingly

Branded Supply Chainseparate functions work closely to-gether both when crafting organisa-tional messages to market and when designing key points along a supply chain

For example Nike gets new products to consumers either in traditional retailers or via e-commerce quick-er than their competitors ndash which is to be expected from a brand associ-ated with lightning-fast reflexes and response times Whirlpoolrsquos supply chain embodies its brand value of in-novation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing process-es On the other hand you have to wait two years for your new Aston

44

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

T (011) 445 1600E slubbebwlogcom W wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

45

NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

46

porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

T +27 (0) 12 993 4509E rutmediantcozaW wwwmediantcoza

in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

47

With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | ASK THE EXPERTS

48

The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | ASK THE EXPERTS

49

KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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50

51

AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

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52

CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

53

CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

54

DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

Page 44: SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA...Editors Note: I fell in love with the supply chain management profession and wanted to become an integral part of this exciting and dynamic profession, and

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T (011) 445 1600E slubbebwlogcom W wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Martin DBS Thatrsquos the price of luxu-ry If you could get it tomorrow you might not want it quite as muchThe above are examples of how some organisational supply chains have been crafted to be far more than a simple delivery and storage mecha-nism but an embodiment of a brand message The challenge lies not only in internal collaboration between marketing and supply chain but in holding service providers to brand

standards This adds a level of com-plexity to the process highlighting the importance of business fit when selecting providers Aligning with supply chain experts that can deliver the expected service is obvious but perhaps itrsquos time that partners are evaluated in terms of their congru-ence with an organisations brand and values and not simply their ability to move goods

45

NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

46

porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

T +27 (0) 12 993 4509E rutmediantcozaW wwwmediantcoza

in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

47

With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | ASK THE EXPERTS

48

The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | ASK THE EXPERTS

49

KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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50

51

AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

52

CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

53

CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

54

DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH NBCRFLI COMPLIANCE

The definition of ldquoIndustryrdquo

Whenever one deals with a Bargain-ing Council it is important to look at their Collective Agreementrsquos defini-tion of themselves The NBCRFLI defi-nition of ldquoIndustryrdquo states

ldquoRoad Freight and Logistics Indus-tryrdquo or ldquoIndustryrdquo means the sector in which employers and employees are associated for carrying on one or more of the following activities for hire or reward

(i) the transportation of goods by means of motor transport

(ii) the storage of goods Including the receiving opening unpacking packing dispatching and clearing or accounting for of goods If these activities are ancillary or Incidental to paragraph (i) and

(iii) the hiring out by temporary em-ployment services of employees for activities or operations which ordinarily or naturally fall within the transportation or storage of goods as contemplated by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition

3Things that we need to look at to understand whether or not a company would fallunder the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

1 MAKING MONEY BY TRANSPORTING

GOODS

The phrase ldquocarrying on for hire or re-wardrdquo simply means that this is how the company makes its money The first ldquoobviousrdquo activity is the trans-porting of goods

A few things need to be highlighted Firstly it is the transporting of goods and not of people Secondly it is very important to note that the transport-ing is by means of motor transport The definition specifically excludes manual transport and further goes on to exclude transport by air sea and rail

We need to also consider the follow-ing ndash A company transporting its own goods is not making money by trans- porting the goods This type of com- pany makes money by selling their goods and would not fall under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI

2 THE STORAGE OF GOODS (WAREHOUSING)

The storage of goods or warehous-ing is a contentious subject for many people in the industry as it is an ancillary and often supplementary service required during the transpor-tation of goods Often the service of warehousing is offered to clients and includes the transporting of the stored goods by the company providing both services This is how-ever not ALWAYS the case

There are warehousing companies where NO transporting (for gain) oc-curs Such companies would there-fore not be under the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI It is important to consider what the relationship be-tween the warehousing and the transporting portion of your income is per month or per year Sometimes the transporting portion is small enough to challenge the jurisdiction of the NBCRFLI and if necessary to do this by means of a demarcation application

Unfortunately the trend is often that the income generated by the trans-

The transport industry falls under the jurisdiction of one of the largest Bargaining Councils in South Africa ndash The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (ldquoNBCRFLIrdquo) Knowing when you should register with them and understanding the registration process is crucial to avoid expensive compliance orders arriving at your doorstep

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

46

porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

T +27 (0) 12 993 4509E rutmediantcozaW wwwmediantcoza

in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

47

With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | ASK THE EXPERTS

48

The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | ASK THE EXPERTS

49

KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | EXHIBITION

50

51

AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

52

CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

53

CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

54

DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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porting part of the company is the biggest part of the income generated each month and in this case both the employees who are employed under the warehouse as well as the trans-port need to be registered at the NBCRFLI

3 THE HIRING OUT OF EMPLOYEES

(ldquoTemporary Employment Service Companiesrdquo)

Should a company make money by placing employees at compa-nies then such company need to be registered at the NBCRFLI if the em-ployees are placed at a company which makes money by transporting goods

This is important to note because both the TES company and the trans-port company (the client of the TES company) would come under fire for non-compliance

Once a company has established thatthey are required to register with the Bargaining Council it is important to know which employees are affected This information is found in the Main Collective Agreement of the NBCRFLI under Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 Schedule 5 contains the blue-col-lar employees at a typical transport company The general workers the drivers the packers etc Schedule 5 also contains the prescribed wages for these employees

It is vital to read through the defi-nitions of each category to ensure that you classify your employees cor-rectly and so avoid non-compliance issues where backpay and other funds become due

Schedule 7 contains the recently added admin-staff covered under the Main Agreement These are admin-istrative staff up to a Paterson grade level C1 These employees are not bound by ALL the clauses contained

T +27 (0) 12 993 4509E rutmediantcozaW wwwmediantcoza

in the Main Agreement but they do have to pay NBCRFLI council levies and their employers are obligated to ensure that these employees receive the NBCRFLI prescribed increases each year

Website wwwsiyamuvacozaEmail salessiyamuvacoza

Tel +27 11 397 1131

CONTACT

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | LOGISTICS

47

With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | ASK THE EXPERTS

48

The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | ASK THE EXPERTS

49

KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | EXHIBITION

50

51

AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

52

CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

53

CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

54

DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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With the rise of eCommerce higher customer expectations and skyrocketing transportation costs the business case for automation has changed Itrsquos not just about accuracy and labour savings anymore Itrsquos also about the incremental revenue and competitive advantage that comes from improving customer service and better managing inventory

A Fresh look at your business case for automation

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | ASK THE EXPERTS

48

The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | ASK THE EXPERTS

49

KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | EXHIBITION

50

51

AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

52

CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

53

CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

54

DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

Page 48: SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICA...Editors Note: I fell in love with the supply chain management profession and wanted to become an integral part of this exciting and dynamic profession, and

The business case for automation has changed and it is time to take another look There have been huge advances in technology and the costs are coming down but the real change is in how au-tomation can be justified Automation can still improve accuracy decrease space and reduce labour costs But now automation can be a driver of incremental revenue and competitive advantage

Disruptive changes are taking place First SPEED is todayrsquos game changer Customers want their orders delivered quicker (next-day or same-day) both at the consumer and business level or they will get it from someone else Second channels are merging Most companies now support an eCom-merce channel in addition to their Retail andor Wholesale channels and customers want a seamless experience across all of them Finally fulfillment is becoming more complex Piece-pick-ing is increasing across all channels as order sizes get smaller and require more customization

At the same time automation has seen disruptive change

bull There have been tremendous im-provements in technology especially in robotics goods-to-person sortation vision technology in-line value-added systems and the data intelligence to better optimize flow and labour

bull There are more flexible automation solutions available than ever before there are more options and better solutions for unique problems

These changes in business coupled with changes in automation create real opportunity For example faster processing allows you to push order cut-off times later which can lead to revenue gains from larger more prof-itable orders

In a ldquosell one replenish onerdquo world you can see ripple effects from implement-ing automation The ability to fulfill every product every day means stores can carry less safety stock because they can now get next-day replenish-ment on the items they sell each day With less inventory in stores fewer markdowns will be required because stores are not left with excess inven-tory that might have to be discounted and because therersquos no excess invento-ry back rooms can be smaller and that space can be dedicated to merchan-dising which can boost sales Also because automation is highly accurate that leads to less shrink and better inventory accuracy ndash both in stores and in the DC

Itrsquos time to take another look at au-tomation The business case based on cost savings is still real but now automation is also helping to speed up fulfillment improve inventory

Summary

Automation will drive improvements in speed that will truly change the game in terms of competitive advan-tage Companies who take a fresh look at the business case for automation will find the investment more justifi-able than ever before and the ripple effects of adopting automaation will be felt throughout the business

Companies can automate specific ar-eas or processes of the business in ways they couldnrsquot in the past

bull Automation solutions are less expen-sive overall Automation has reached a tipping point where costs are coming down driven by greater adoption rates

accuracy and improve customer ser-vice and that is decreasing overall in-ventory increasing customer satisfac-tion decreasing markdowns reducing expedited shipping costs and ultimate-ly increasing revenue and margins

T +27 11 028 5900 E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

John White President amp CEO Fortna

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | ASK THE EXPERTS

49

KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

SUPPLY NETWORK AFRICAJANFEB 2018 | EXHIBITION

50

51

AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

52

CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

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ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

54

DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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KNAPP celebrates world premiere of OSR Shuttle Evo at Logimat

Evolution does not happen overnight but as a pioneer in the field of shuttle technology with over 15 years of innovation experience and market expertise in shuttle systems KNAPP has succeeded in making an evolutionary leap into the future of warehouse logistics The OSR Shuttle Evo combines all the best fea-tures from the world of shuttles and can be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT 2018

Regardless of how the markets and industries develop over the com-ing years the OSR Shuttle Evo is the perfect partner to meet the require-ments It can be flexibly expanded ndash tailored to investment and individual demands In terms of design the OSR Shuttle Evo has a new and distinc-tive style Premium components and an intelligent design merge within minimal space to form a highly dynamic technical masterpiece that provides maximum productivity KNAPP also pursues sustainability across the entire line ndash from prod-uct design ergonomics and supplier selection all the way to life cycle management

Highest throughput and storage density on the market

The OSR Shuttle Evo integrates all the functions of classic shuttle systems to give the highest throughput and stor-age density on the market New pro-

About KNAPP

cesses such as storage picking buffering sequencing or replenish-ment can be integrated with ease Every shuttle can reach all of the storage locations and container lifts on their storage level allowing the system to provide precise sequencing As a result the OSR Shuttle Evo per-fectly supports the development of new sectors as well as omni-channel distribution Besides optimum system interconnection based on the ware-house software KiSoft or SAPreg EWM by KNAPP as part of an SAP strategy the OSR Shuttle Evo guarantees security quality and service for the entire system lifecycle

KNAPP is a pioneer in shuttle technol-ogy The experience gained with 250 shuttle systems worldwide and more than 25000 shuttles flowed into the

development of the OSR Shuttle Evo KNAPP is also launching state-of-the-art technologies and solu-tions to overcome the challenges of Logistics 40 focussing on research development and innovation From design through production and in-stallation and all the way to com-prehensive ongoing care KNAPP offers complete logistical solutions from a single source KNAPPrsquos work is distinguished by reliability through-out its projects as well as having the courage needed to tread unknown paths to find optimal solutions

With the highest throughput and storage density on the market the OSR Shuttle Evo combines the best of all shuttle worlds and celebrates its world premiere at the LogiMAT LogiMAT 2018 March 13ndash15 Stuttgart Trade Fair Hall 3 Stand 3B03

KNAPP Logistic South Africa (PTY) Ltd saleszaknappcom knappcom +27 (0) 72 255 0352 +27 (0) 11 465 9284

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

52

CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

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CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

54

DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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51

AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

52

CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

53

CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

54

DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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AUTOMATION

SICK AutomationT +27 (0) 11 472-3733M +27 (0) 76 338-9193E mikebricesickautomationcozaW wwwsickautomationcoza

EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Institute for QualityT +27 (0) 11 472-0918F +27 (0) 86 537-0321E judyiqetdcozaW wwwiqetdcoza

FORKLIFTS

Linde Material HandlingT +27 (0) 11 723-7000E saleslinde-mhcozaE infolinde-mhcozaW wwwlinde-mhcoza

Jungheinrich South AfricaT +27 (0)10 596 8460E infojungheinrichcoza W wwwjungheinrichcoza

Eternity TechnologiesT +27 (0) 11 965-1875M +27 (0) 73 361-6601E infoeternitytechnologiescozaW wwweternitytechnologiescom

FORKLIFT ACCESORIES

Toyota ForkliftsT +27 (0) 11 571-0387M +27 (0) 71 106-4867E theaveiegroupcozaW wwweiegroupcoza

YokogawaT +27 11 831 6310F +27 11 831 6370 86 411 8144E ChristiecronjezayokogawacomW wwwyokogawacom

Shorrock automationT +27 (0) 12 450 0300F +27 (0) 12 450 0322E salesshorrockcozaW wwwshorrockcoza

L I L A CPROCESS AUTOMATION (Pty) LtdT +27 11 397 2800F +27 86 560 7390W wwwlilaccoza

ManitouT 011 975 7770T 011 049 7770E infomsamanitou-groupcomW wwwmanitoucoza

KiporT +27 (0) 11 284 2009E kiporpowersmithcozaW wwwkiporforkliftscoza

ATONT 087 940 9256 010 534 6054E infoatonengineeringcozaW wwwatonengineeringcoza

FORKLIFT CONSULTANTS

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

BARCODINGSCANNING

NewlandT +27 (0) 11 533 8010E lennewland-idcozaW pressofficeitwebcozanewlan-didindexphp

CRANES

DemagT +27 (0) 11 898 3500F +27 (0) 11 898 3533E enquirysademagcranescomW wwwdemagcranescom

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Pro ActiveT 011 869 67768294E ericproactiveshippingcozaW wwwproactiveshippingcoza

Ukuthutha SolutionsT +27 (0) 31 263 2083M +27 (0) 82 324 6231E mkistenukuthuthacozaW wwwukuthuthacoza

CONVEYORS

Interroll SA (Pty) LtdT +27 11 281 99 00M zasalesinterrollcomW wwwinterrollcoza

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

CulmenC 083 254 2604T +27 (0) 12 804 8244W wwwculmencoza

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

52

CPR T +27 (0) 11 740 3458E amandacprgroupcozaW wwwcprbatteryservicescoza

A Square ForkliftT 0860 (FORKIE) ndash 0860 367 543 011 900 1777E salesasquarecozaW wwwforkliftcoza

LOGISTICS

Bollore LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 396-0365M +27 (0) 83 756-8300E candybothabollorecomW wwwbollore-logisticscom

Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

Natloc LogisticsT +27 11 350 2314E accountsnatloccozaW wwwnatloccoza

CHEPT +27 (0) 31 267-9300M +27 (0) 82 317-1343E kerryvargachepcomW wwwchepcom

PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

GrowthpointT +27 (0) 11 944-6288M +27 (0) 83 628-2442

PROPERTIES

RACKING

Acrow Racking amp ShelvingT +27 (0) 11 824-1527T +27 (0) 11 824-3681E infoacrowcoza

DexionT +27 (0) 21 552-0220F +27 (0) 86 517-2949E rondexioncapecoza

Krost Shelving amp RackingT +27 (0) 11 827-5555E cherikrostshelvingcom

PalianT +27 (0) 11 708-0222M +27 (0) 84 703-1926E ericpaliancozaW wwwpaliancoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

WaterfallT +27 (0) 87 845 1132M +27 (0) 83 675 9962E carienattacqcozaW wwwwaterfallcitycoza

RECRUITMENT

FlexcomProfessional Recruitment ServicesM +27 82 9444 009E daveflexcomcozaF 086 575 9583W wwwflexcomrecruitmentcoza

Spode storageT 011 100 4772E salesspodestoragecozaW wwwspodestoragecoza

ROS InternationalT +27 72 444-1010E ros-capeoptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PACKAGING

Future PackagingT 011 794 3310E infofuturepackcozaW wwwfuturepackcoza

PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

ROS InternationalT +27 (0) 11 023 5448E infooptimasolutionscozaW wwwros-intlcoza

53

CELL CT +27 (0) 84 777-6477E avermeulencellccozaW wwwcellccoza

FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

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DHLT +27 (0) 11 821 0100E shashikajohndhlcomW wwwdhlcoza

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LOGISTICS

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Barloworld LogisticsT +27 011 445 1600E nramovhabwlogcomW wwwbarloworld-logisticscom

Maritime ShippingT +27 (0) 860 111-407M +27 (0) 82 372-6465E managementmaritimeshippingcozaW wwwmaritimeshippingcoza

Combilift M +27 (0) 82 337-6815T +27 (0) 11 900-801012W wwwcombiliftforkliftscoza

LIFTING

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PALLETS amp CONTAINERS

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PROPERTIES

RACKING

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SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Store LabT +27 (0) 11 708-0135F +27 (0) 86 696-4099E sunestorlabcoza

Universal StorageT +27 (0) 11 793-1111F +27 (0) 86 724-5304M +27 (0) 72 672-0983

Solutions4uT +27 (0) 11 900-801012M +27 (0) 82 337-6815E victorsolutions-4ucoza

MATERIALS HANDLING

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RECRUITMENT

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RACKING MAINTENANCE

MACHINERY

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PACKAGING

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PyrotecTel 011 611 1820Fax 011 611 1834Email salespyroteccozaWebsite wwwpyroteccoza

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

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FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

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DOCKING SYSTEMS

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WAREHOUSING

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FLOORING

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FortnaT +27 (0) 11 028-5900E infofortnacomW wwwfortnacom

Stab-a-LoadT +27 (0) 11 900-3909F +27 (0) 900-2559E salesstabaloadcoza

SEWT +27 82 770 8796E infosewcozaW wwwsewcoza

SSI SchaeferT +27 (0) 11 707-2600F +27 (0) 11 707-2620E infozassi-schaefercomW wwwssi-schaefercom

Knapp LogisticsT +27 (0) 11 465-9284M +27 (0) 72 255-0352E saleszaknappcomW wwwknappcom

DOCKING SYSTEMS

KK StorageT +27 11 503 1500E salesstorequipcozaW wwwstorequipcoza

WAREHOUSING

BUYERS GUIDESUPPLY NETWORK AFRICABUYERS GUIDE

FLOORING

CLFT +27 (0) 11 704 5557W wwwconcreteflooringcoza

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