Tag: quality control
Challenges faced by small auditing firms
COVID-19 came with its own challenges for businesses, requiring companies to pivot and adapt to new ways of working and changed the working environment completely. Small auditing firms were not spared from this, they needed to quickly adapt and fully equip their employees with resources to ensure that they continue to operate and serve their client’s needs.
Safeguarding against the ongoing supply chain disruptions
Mitigating contractual disputes by exploring alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and arbitration in resolving supply chain disputes. The mining industry relies heavily on a complex network of suppliers, logistics partners, and transporters to ensure the efficient movement of raw materials.
Industrialisation of AI is poised to be as transformative as the...
For jobs to be created, new industries need to be created and for that, you need people. A unique opportunity for job creation is emerging with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), which is set to not only become a new growth area of its own but will also upend innumerable existing industries.
HPC – it’s all in the (traced and transparent) ingredients
Today’s home and personal care (HPC) encompasses a wide range of products that include shampoo, soaps, cosmetics, cleaning agents and so forth. Like its other counterparts within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, HPC also requires supply chain traceability to verify origin, movement, and handling of raw materials, components, and finished product.
Optimising supply chains with ERP Intelligence
Findings contained in a new report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) indicate that Africa’s economies have the potential to become major players in global supply chains.
Technology can help manufacturers test products and spot problems
Simply put, consumers must be able to trust the food they buy. Quality control issues can easily and quickly lead to consumer dissatisfaction and negative sentiment towards a brand or product line. They may also lead to a costly product recall, or in the worst-case scenario, a consumer death and the massive destruction of brand value and reputation.
Automating business processes through the power of AI
Most mid-sized to large organisations in South Africa have made significant investments in IP-based surveillance systems, with a heavy focus on detecting and preventing crime. From warehouses, factory floors and offices to shops and parking lots, organisations have blanketed their properties with digital cameras for security reasons.
Only a blended healthcare system will enable a viable NHI
South Africa's healthcare system has experienced significant transformations over the years. One of the most pressing issues is the need for more resources and funding, which has resulted in limited access to healthcare services for South Africans.
Content marketing – king of the road to marketing success
If you want to improve your brand’s visibility and promote your products or services, don’t make them the centrepiece of your marketing strategy. That’s right, the time for traditional, product or service-focused marketing is over. It has, in fact, been a no-go zone for a long time.
