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Out of Africa

Supply Chain Shaman

Global multinational companies have a dilemma. Most global multinational companies have a solid base now in South America and Asia, but the race is on for Africa. I spent this week at SAPICS in South Africa. I spent this week at SAPICS in South Africa. Internet of Things As an Enabler.

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How Can We Heal the Global Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Shaman

In the last six months, in my travels, I have presented to supply chain teams in China, Belgium, France, Germany, Peru, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. I strongly feel that if I am going to cover the global supply chain that I need to experience it. However, globalization comes with responsibility.

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Technology Can Help Feed the World, Part 2

Enterra Insights

The editorial team at Analytics Insight notes, “The technological revolution that is currently happening in the agricultural sector became possible, among other things, due to big data. Collecting and analyzing big data can not only improve the productivity of individual farms but also help halt a global food crisis.

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Supply Chain’s Must Adapt Before Global Conditions Change

Enterra Insights

He explains, “I almost feel that we should be shouting ‘Vuka’ which in Xhosa (one of the South Africa languages) means ‘wake up.’ ” Glenn Steinberg ( @GlennSteinberg ), global and Americas supply chain leader at EY, asks, “Do you want your company to compete effectively in the rapidly evolving future? It’s Flexible.

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African manufacturers must remain focused on skills development

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

However, an obstacle in the way of this process is the overwhelming global digital skills gap. IDC has estimated that two million jobs in artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things, cybersecurity and blockchain will remain unfilled by 2023 due to a lack of human talent. Africa must be concerned with upskilling.

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New tech coming to ERP systems near you

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Within Africa, the adoption of smart manufacturing technologies and solutions has been far slower. Many African countries are less digitalized than their middle- and high-income counterparts globally, with a technology gap in both access and use. And there is reason for optimism about the state of manufacturing in Africa.

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9 Ways Manufacturers Can Develop More Sustainable Products

Arena Solutions

Increase the lifespan of goods and materials while converting waste into resources by making technologies like PLM, AI, and the Internet of Things (IoT) key components of circular economy. Standardizing sustainable materials so they are easily biodegradable and replaceable, having a minimal impact on the environment.