Black Friday in South Africa: A Stress Test of Households, Supply Chains and Retail Strategy
Black Friday has become one of the clearest indicators of our economic pressures – and the resilience of both shoppers and the FMCG sector. What is a festive kick-off in countries like the United States has, here, become a moment of relief. A way for families to make December possible. A Day Built on Necessity, […]
Innovative Techniques to Ensure Stock Availability
How Technology Can Help Maintain Optimal Stock Levels on the Shop Floor Maintaining optimal stock levels is a critical challenge for suppliers. The consequences of failing to meet this challenge are substantial, as empty shelves can lead to lost sales, dissatisfied customers, and a tarnished brand reputation. But what exactly is the cost of these […]
Does Your Master Data Enable the Sell?
The accuracy and management of master data hold unparalleled significance. It’s the foundation upon which every successful FMCG company is built. However, the gravity of its role is best understood through the lens of the 1:10:100 rule — a principle highlighting the escalating costs of prevention, correction, and failure. At the core, the 1:10:100 rule […]
How to uphold stock productivity to limit sales decline throughout scarcity
By Franita Bosman, Founder and MD at BD-Nav · The impact of load-shedding on FMCG operations · What it costs to keep operations running · What happens in the dark between electricity supply switchovers? · How we identify where distribution will provide the best turnover. We know that the country is currently in a devastating […]