Last Mile Leaders

🎉 Thrilled to announce the winner of Last Mile Innovation Nexus, hosted by FarEye and powered by Microsoft —massive congratulations to Solarbox Africa for claiming the crown! 👑 Tijan Watt Nontwenhle Mchunu Get ready as these game-changing disruptors prepare to revolutionize the logistics landscape in South Africa 🇿🇦. The future of innovation is here, and it's just the beginning! 🌍✨ A big round of applause to SHIMI Logistics and ABEOD for making it to the finals and impressing our Jury Panel with your bold, innovative pitches 👏. Your journey is truly inspiring, and we’re excited to see what’s next for you! 🚀 Vuyo Thulani Angoma-Mzini | Ntsako Mgiba | Gautam Kumar | Merlin Otto #SALML2024 #LastMileLeaders #LastMileInnovationNexus #SouthAfricaStartups #TechStartups #FutureOfLogistics #Entrepreneurship #FarEye

What happens when a legendary cricketer and celebrated coach like Gary Kirsten steps onto the stage at the Last Mile Leaders? Something truly extraordinary and out of the league! 🌟 The stage transformed into an Indian gully cricket pitch🏏, complete with the thrill of hitting 4s, 6s and even some cheeky stumpings—right on stage! But the real game changer was a behind-the-stumps conversation during a fireside chat with Kushal Nahata🔥, where Gary shared invaluable insights from his cricket journey - drawing fascinating parallels between leadership in sports and business.💡 From revealing Shoaib Akhtar as the toughest bowler he faced 🏹 to praising India's unmatched cricket passion 🇮🇳. The chat was a perfect blend of wisdom, humor, and fun cricket stories, straight from a cricketing icon! 🙌  #SALML2024 #LastMileLeaders #GaryKirsten #Leadership #Cricket #LastMile #BusinessAndSports #FarEye #SouthAfrica

Don’t miss the must-read article featured on TechCentral about the 'Eye on the Last Mile 3.0' Industry Report, unveiled at the Last Mile Leaders event! This comprehensive report highlights the urgent challenges facing South Africa’s logistics sector, including rising costs that are pushing businesses to adopt smarter, tech-driven solutions. As Kushal Nahata, CEO of FarEye, emphasizes, 'Technology is the key to overcoming the challenges of cost and security in logistics.' From generative AI to innovative delivery models like third-party logistics (3PL), hybrid approaches, and in-house fleets, companies are embracing these advancements to stay ahead in this rapidly evolving landscape. #SALML2024 #LastMileLeaders #EyeOnTheLastMile #TechInLogistics #HybridLogistics #ThirdPartyLogistics #TechCentral #SouthAfrica #FarEye

🚀Looking back at an insightful panel discussion from Last Mile Leaders: Unlocking the Ultra Experience! Panellists dove into how retailers can leverage tech and insights to create true customer delight. One key finding? South African consumers are choosing convenience over speed when it comes to delivery!  The discussion touched on benchmarking customer satisfaction standards, the crucial role of customer service, and how to balance personalization with technology. It’s all about preserving empathy and care while embracing innovation. An impactful discussion that’s shaping the future of customer experience in South Africa! #SALML2024 #LastMileLeaders #CustomerExperience #TechInnovation #CustomerSatisfaction #SouthAfrica #FarEye Arvind S. | Byron Smith | Kaushal Maharaj | Luan de Vries | Simon Peter

🚀 What an incredible panel discussion at Last Mile Leaders! Our session, Advent of the Giants, unpacked strategies for retailers and carriers to navigate global competition. The panel explored how this shift is already impacting consumer behaviour and what it means for the South African market. Innovation and strategic planning were highlighted as key to staying competitive in the face of new challenges. A thought-provoking session that left us with a lot to think about as we prepare for the next phase of retail and logistics! #SALML2024 #LastMileLeaders #RetailInnovation #GlobalCompetition #FutureOfRetail #SouthAfrica #FarEye Gautam Kumar | Merlin Otto | MJ Schoemaker CSCP CPF | Karen Pretorius CSCP, CLTD, MBA, MSc, CSSCP, CSSCA, CTSC

🎉 The day is finally here and the energy is amazing at the Last Mile Leaders event in South Africa! We just kicked off with an inspiring keynote from the CEO and co-founder of FarEye, Kushal Nahata. He talked about how convenience is now more important than speed in deliveries, especially with so many companies in South Africa outsourcing their logistics. With tech investments set to double next year, we’re excited about what’s coming! The day has just started and there is a lot coming up as we explore the future of last-mile logistics together! 🚀 #SALML2024 #LastMileLeaders #ConvenienceOverSpeed #FarEye #SouthAfrica #LastMile

In less than a day, South Africa’s top 3 logistics tech disruptors will take center stage, showcasing their future-shaping innovations to industry powerhouses at the Last Mile Innovation Nexus, hosted by FarEye and powered by Microsoft. From hundreds of visionary startups, these three have emerged to make their mark. This is their moment—to unveil transformative ideas, challenge the status quo, and accelerate the future of logistics. Introducing the Top 3 Next-Gen Disruptors: SHIMI Logistics | Aron Watermeyer and Scott Dryden ABEOD | Hermanus Gerber and Martin Roberts Solarbox Africa | Tijan Watt Backing them is an influential jury of industry veterans, poised to offer the mentorship, recognition, and resources that will empower these startups to redefine the logistics landscape. Meet our Jury of Experts: Vuyo Thulani Angoma-Mzini: Head of Portfolio, Launch Africa Ventures Ntsako Mgiba: Principal Solutions Strategist, The Delta Gautam Kumar: Co-founder, FarEye Merlin Otto: Vice President, Massmart Prepare to witness these changemakers challenge the boundaries of possibility, forging a bold new vision for the future of logistics. 📅 See you tomorrow at Montecasino, Johannesburg! #SALML2024 #LastMileLeaders #LastMileInnovationNexus #SouthAfricaStartups #TechStartups #FutureOfLogistics #Entrepreneurship #FarEye

The wait is nearly over… with just #1day to go until the Last Mile Leaders event! 🎉 Our excitement is through the roof as we get ready to welcome the legendary South African cricketer and World Cup-winning coach, Gary Kirsten! 🏏 Don’t miss an exciting fireside chat where Gary will share his top insights on what it takes to lead and perform at the highest level, inspired by his incredible journey in the world of cricket. 🏏🔥 📅 See you tomorrow at Montecasino, Johannesburg! Hosted by FarEye #SALML2024 #LastMileLeaders #GaryKirsten #Leadership #LastMile #Cricket #FarEye #SouthAfrica

We are deeply grateful to our amazing partners Amazon Web Services (AWS), Bidvest Mobility A Division Of Bidvest Paperplus (Pty) Ltd, Zebra Technologies, Launch Africa Ventures, #IndiaAfricaEntrepreneurshipForum, SAPICS, Sunday Times and Disrupt Africa for being the driving force behind the Last Mile Leaders event in #SouthAfrica.🙌 Your partnership and commitment mean everything to us! Thank you for making this journey possible.💙 With just #2days to go, we’re thrilled to be shaping the future of logistics together! 🚚✨ #SALML2024 #LastMileLeaders #LogisticsInnovation #SupplyChain #ThankYou #ShapingTheFuture #Collaboration #SouthAfrica #FarEye Arvind S. | Balaji Thiruvengadam | Gaurav Srivastava | Gautam Kumar | Jasprit Singh Duggal | Jignesh Vasani | Komal Puri | Kushal Nahata | Manoj Kumar Rathi | Mohit Budhija | Monika Parashar | Neerja Wadhwa | Nirav Dholabhai | Parikshith Visweswara | Parul Balyan(PMP, CSM) | Sai Sundhar Padmanabhan | Suryansh Jalan | Ujjwal Vij

📢 The countdown is on—only 3 days left until the Last Mile Leaders event kicks off in Johannesburg! 🚀 Check out what Retail Brief Africa says about our event, where industry giants are uniting to tackle two major challenges in the logistics world: cost and security. https://lnkd.in/gcZEXnep 📅 See you on October 17th, 2024 at Montecasino, Johannesburg! Hosted by FarEye #SALML2024 #LastMileLeaders #LogisticsInnovation #RetailAfrica #SupplyChain #CostEfficiency #SecurityInLogistics #FarEye #SouthAfrica