With a USD 1.60 trillion market cap, the imminent intensification of Amazon’s operations in South Africa will come to shape the practices and standards that characterise and grow the domestic e-commerce landscape.
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In an era marked by an urgent need for sustainability, the aviation industry stands at the forefront of change. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines understands the gravity of this responsibility and is actively working towards making air travel more eco-friendly.
Whether you are an entrepreneur, logistics manager, or just curious about transportation, look no further. This blog post will dive deep into everything LTL (less-than-truckload) shipping has to offer and give a crash course on what it means, how it works, and why its popularity continues to increase in today’s market. So let’s get into it.
In the fast-paced landscape of marketing, one trend is poised to take centre stage in 2024 – Inclusive Marketing.
Jessica Hawkey, MD of redAcademy, details how to implement demand-led skills training in an IT department within a company, as well as its benefits.
Everyone should be able to answer: How do you use data to drive commercial results and insights?
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African markets impacted by FX volatility and inflationary pressures in sobering 2023
The African business ecosystem has matured, despite a 2023 characterised by macroeconomic and funding challenges, says Risana Zitha, Managing Director and Head of Africa at DAI Magister
In the ever-evolving landscape of marketing, staying attuned to the preferences and behaviours of different demographic groups is crucial for success.
Figures from Deloitte show how important sustainability is to modern shoppers and consumers, with 58% valuing durability, 39% focusing on repairability, and another 37% considering how biodiverse the purchase will be. Vikki Makinson, head of marketing and communications at Oceans, the leading supplier of sustainable toilet paper, has provided expert insight into the future trends of sustainable retail for 2024 – from eco-conscious consumerism to circular economy initiatives.
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Beyond bytes: A socio-technical approach to data management is crucial in our decentralised world
The world is more polarised than ever before, with global conflict and geopolitical tensions drawing strong lines between regions and even within countries. These tensions are leading the world towards a trend of de-globalisation on a scale not many anticipated as recently as 10 or 20 years ago. The effect of this is that power and data are becoming fragmented. The answer lies in a socio-technical approach to data management. Lee discusses this approach in his article.