Tag: OperationalEfficiency

Cleaning a silo removes the problems you can see. However, a Structural Inspection and Maintenance Management (SIMM) inspection can reveal problems that cleaning alone cannot identify. As mining and industrial operations seek to improve productivity, extend asset life and minimise unplanned downtime, maintenance strategies are increasingly shifting.

Black Friday has become one of the biggest retail events on the South African calendar. What began as a single day of discounted shopping has evolved into weeks of deals. Retailers and e-tailers now promote offers across online and brick-and-mortar channels throughout Cyber Monday. Some even run ‘Black November’ campaigns.

Across Africa’s telecommunications sector, a quiet but decisive shift is underway. Operators are consolidating their technology environments. They no longer treat this as a preference. Instead, they view it as a strategic response to rising costs, growing customer expectations and increasing network complexity.

As the global energy community gathers under the theme “Stronger Together” at this year’s Mining Indaba, the conversation about collaboration has never been more relevant. Supply chain volatility shapes the current environment. Rising operational costs add pressure. In addition, companies face increasing demands to improve productivity. As a result, energy businesses must rethink how they operate.