Major retial project leads to more business

JTR Freight is reaping the rewards of new business after completing a major logistics project for Woolworths earlier this year. Woolworths imported the Alvanon body scanner from Hong Kong in February and March this year as part of its sizing survey created to ensure that itsclothing sizing standards still meet the needs of its customers. Company director Thaven Naidoo told FTW that JTR was contracted to deliver the new body scanners to three Woolworths stores in Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg. “We had to work within very short time frames to meet the roll-out schedule and we did it,” he said. JTR Freight outsourced its warehousing to Senzanghakho Trading. “Our success around this project could not have been achieved without the assistance of our warehouse team. They made sure the delivery to each store was done with precise timing and controlled management,” said Naidoo. “As an independent company we are flexible and can create tailor-made logistics solutions for our customers.” The industry is however faced with ongoing challenges, like increasing regulations and excess capacity due to slumping demand. “Furthermore, the proliferation of anti-idling regulations and other emission reduction initiatives sought by state and local governments have created concerns that the compliance costs may exceed the benefits.” Naidoo’s top 6 logistics challenges 1. Fuel costs 2. Economic pressures 3. Driver shortage/ retention 4. Congestion 5. Tolls/highway funding 6. Environmental issues INSERT & CAPTION As an independent company we are flexible and can create tailormade logistics solutions. – Thaven Naidoo