Supply chains face a number of impending challenges in 2016. “Supply chain managers are already under pressure to adapt to turbulent economies, labour issues, and expansion into global markets,” says Grant Marshbank, COO of VSc Solutions. “The bad...
What does Accenture see in the development of port infrastructure projects in Africa? Developing economies accounted for 61% of all world sea-borne trade (all forms of cargo) from 2006 to 2013. For developed economies, this was 34 percent. Africa’s...
According to Accenture, there is an opportunity to invest in automation in a significant manner in Africa, especially in terms of sea-side and land-side handling equipment. It says this would help thwart some of the challenges faced from a talent...
According to Accenture, port productivity is based on two main factors: terminal infrastructure, and processes and governance mechanisms. It says while terminal infrastructure challenges can be resolved through automation and capital investment;...
