Scanning and electronically processing documents related to the supply chain can help companies realise a more compliant, efficient, speedy and cost-effective way of dealing with records, and reduce mistakes.

Much has been said about expediting meaningful black economic empowerment (BEE) initiatives, but not enough has been absorbed or implemented.

To a large extent, the world has evolved beyond paper, where electronic documents and records are the order of the day. Yet, in certain industries, paper still plays a prominent role.

Java is often considered an expensive option for in-house development, but CIOs fail to realise it is the choice of methodology that determines the cost of development, not the choice of technology.

Computers inside air-conditioners, refrigerators, televisions and cars will - as they connect to the Internet - become increasingly vulnerable to malicious virus onslaughts.

The final in a three-part series on telephony fraud focuses on how employees are able to make calls that a telephone management system will probably never pick up.

Product lifecycle management (PLM) is a vital business approach in fast-paced business environments.

Exceptional customer management depends heavily on the successful integration of CRM into an ERP system, but it is far from certain that South African companies are there yet.

Identifying capabilities can help to create, expand and differentiate value across a customer`s value chain, broadening the company`s offering and enabling it to prioritise potential sales opportunities.

Corporate social investment should improve standards of living, while preserving the profitability of the company.

There are many benefits to be gained from scanning physical documents into digital format and storing the originals in a safe location.

How did the insurance sector get into the mess it`s in, and is there a remedy?