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Out of Africa

Supply Chain Shaman

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. South Africa is uniquely positioned to gain benefit in the race for supply chain modernization of Africa. For example, Africa is constructing new infrastructure.

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Traceability for manufacturers today

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The food and beverage industry is the most important player in South Africa’s manufacturing industry, contributing approximately R85 billion a year to South Africa’s manufacturing sector. Most recently, Nestle South Africa recalled its Kit Kat products over possible contaminants. Traceability and product recalls.

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Logility President Allan Dow and VP Business Development, Diane Ngabire named Supply & Demand Chain Executive 2024 Pro’s to Know

Logility

Ngabire is the cofounder of Code4dev Foundation, a non-profit organization that promotes computer literacy, inspires innovation, and bridges the digital divide by providing computers and supply chain education to students in Burundi, Africa. It also provides advertisers the analytics, data, and ability to reach their target audience.

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Digital transformation for Africa’s manufacturing and distribution CIO and CFO

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SYSPRO Africa first visited Mombasa Kenya at the main gathering in East Africa of CIOs – CIO 100. regional research into manufacturing and distribution companies during the Covid-19 period to date. Spending and Innovation – the focus and source of funds. The Manufacturing 4.0 Here we shared our experiences.

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The role of women in manufacturing

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

A segment of the workforce that will help close the skills gap and talent shortage in manufacturing are women. Women  Women pursuing careers in STEM and specifically manufacturing are imperative to the economic growth we desire and expect. The whole facility, from plant manager down, has a women-only workforce.

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African manufacturers must remain focused on skills development

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

African manufacturers should think big about digital development. At the current, pace of economic and technological advancement, too many of Africa’s growing population of people and businesses will be denied the opportunity to live up to their potential. Africa must be concerned with upskilling.

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9 Ways Manufacturers Can Develop More Sustainable Products

Arena Solutions

Getting your business future-ready Manufacturers and businesses are currently adopting new business models, implementing waste-reduction programs, designing greener products, and applying lean manufacturing principles (value, value stream, flow, pull, perfection).