PBS vehicles - also known as ‘Smart Trucks' - improve efficiency by reducing costs associated with the transportation of goods, while delivering value to customers. From reducing road wear, greenhouse gas emissions, managing the heavy traffic on South Africa’s road infrastructure, and improving road safety, smart trucks offer more benefits as they are not constrained to prescriptive standards.

COVID-19 is yet another reminder that businesses ought to invest in constantly innovating and disrupting their business models to remain relevant, as customers’ needs change in an ever-evolving market.

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 AutoLogistics. 

Over the coming months, Barloworld Logistics will be sharing a 12-part video series on Digital Innovation Insights, featuring Sello Lehong, Head of Innovation. In our first episode, we're taking a look at how 4IR and technology is changing the supply chain and logistics landscape. 

In December 2017, South African consumers spent over R100 billion in retail buying. Despite low levels of consumer confidence, the festive season remains a peak spending time within the country, and this increase in shopping translates directly into increased demand on supply chains.