The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport South Africa is calling on logistics professionals to embrace digitalisation, automation and artificial intelligence at its upcoming warehousing conference.
With only days remaining before the conference on 9 July 2026, the institute is encouraging supply chain, warehousing and transport leaders to secure their places for the half-day event in Randburg, where industry experts will share practical strategies to improve efficiency, productivity and competitiveness.
Hosted under the theme, “From Warehouse to High-Performance Distribution Engine: Driving Efficiency through Digitalisation, Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI),” the conference aims to provide practical solutions rather than theoretical discussions, helping organisations modernise their warehouse operations in an increasingly digital economy.
The event is sponsored by ISB Optimus and Powerfleet and is designed for CEOs, operations directors, warehouse managers, logistics professionals and third-party logistics providers seeking to future-proof their businesses.
According to CILTSA President Elvin Harris, organisations that successfully embrace intelligent automation and data-driven decision-making will be better positioned to remain competitive.
“The businesses that win contracts and build sustainable margins over the next decade will be those powered by data and intelligent automation,” Harris said.
Delegates will hear from industry leaders currently implementing advanced technologies across South African logistics operations.
Clayton Thomas, Managing Director of Industrial Logistic Systems, will discuss why traditional warehouse practices are no longer sufficient in today’s competitive environment.
Brian Mudhokwani, Chief Operations Officer at ISB Optimus, will examine the often-overlooked costs associated with delivery operations and explain how digital technologies can improve operational efficiency while protecting working capital.
Gerhard van Zyl, Group Operations Director at Professional Group of Companies, will showcase practical artificial intelligence applications that optimise picker and forklift routing to reduce wasted travel time and improve productivity.
Steven Sutherland, General Manager for the Middle East and Africa at Powerfleet, will demonstrate how digital dashboards are replacing paper-based systems to improve safety, compliance and operational visibility.
CILTSA believes warehouse digitalisation is becoming increasingly important as supply chains grow more complex and customer expectations continue to rise.
Among the practical outcomes delegates can expect are strategies to reduce operational costs, improve warehouse throughput, increase picking efficiency and replace manual compliance processes with real-time digital monitoring systems.
The conference also provides an opportunity for professionals to network with peers, exchange ideas and gain insights into technologies already delivering measurable results within South African operations.
Founded in 1919, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport is the leading professional body for the logistics, supply chain and transport sectors, supporting more than 35,000 members across 35 countries through education, professional development and industry collaboration.
The CILTSA Warehousing Conference will take place on Thursday, 9 July 2026, at the Fairways Hotel in Randburg.
Registrations remain open, but organisers have warned that seats are limited.
