Supply Chain as a service (SCaaS), or even as a self-service(SCaaSS), is by no means a new idea and many companies have been implementing these measures for years. The onset of COVID-19 has, however, forced businesses to streamline processes much faster than planned and SCaaS has quickly become the go-to supply model across many industries.

The emergence of Covid-19 continues to present financial strain on multiple businesses across the globe. While most companies are looking into cost-saving initiatives, strategic sourcing is yet again placed on the spotlight. With reducing spending as one of its key strategic goals, strategic sourcing is now more pressured to deliver value, particularly in times of crisis.

Digital Innovation Insights with Sello Lehong, Head of Innovation at Barloworld Automotive & Logistics. 

In our third episode of our digital innovation series Sello discusses the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) and augmented reality (AR), and the impact of this technology on the supply chain industry.

With the recent Moodys’ downgrade to junk status as well as the national lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses will need to optimise their supply chains to increase efficiency and profitability if they hope to beat a recession. Here’s a few insights from our team of experts to help you identify where to start.

Digital Innovation Insights with Sello Lehong, Head of Innovation. 

In our second episode of our digital innovation series Sello explains how we're using artificial intelligence and machine learning for transport management at Barloworld Automotive & Logistics.