Solly Kramer

Running a supermarket in Johannesburg means dealing with real-world pressures—load shedding disrupts refrigeration cycles, traffic congestion affects delivery schedules, and competing on price while maintaining freshness requires tight logistics. Solly Kramer manages these complexities to keep shelves stocked and produce fresh despite the infrastructure challenges that plague the city. The operation involves careful inventory planning around Eskom's rotating blackouts, maintaining cold chains during outages, and sourcing stock through Johannesburg's congested distribution networks. Staff must work shifts that accommodate power cuts, suppliers need flexible delivery windows, and customers expect consistency even when the grid fails. It's the behind-the-scenes problem-solving that separates a functioning supermarket from one that simply closes when things get difficult.