Tag: Supply Chain

If your supply chain still depends on people chasing spreadsheets and calling warehouses, you are at risk. When your team reacts to crises instead of strategically positioning the organisation to manage risk, inefficiency becomes a liability. South African business leaders must now confront a hard truth. Autonomy is not a futuristic concept. It is a present-day necessity.

The discrete manufacturing sector includes industries such as automotive, electronics, rail and aerospace. These industries face mounting pressure from global competition, fragmented supply chains and outdated infrastructure.

We have helped transform businesses across multiple industries by solving their unique integration challenges. In shipping, we worked with a client who struggled with siloed systems. Their booking system, inventory tracker, port logistics and billing all operated independently. This caused delays and frequent errors.

The rise in South Africa’s e-commerce market is not slowing down following its sharp uptake during the Great Pandemic of 2020. Intelligent tech powers transport systems that support this growth, streamlining how goods are stored, moved and delivered. What was once seen as a nice-to-have is proving to be an increasingly central shopping channel for South Africans.

We have announced the release of our latest report, ‘CEO Agenda 2025’. This comprehensive study offers critical insights into the complex challenges facing global CEOs. It also presents strategic priorities for leaders as a roadmap for navigating a rapidly evolving world.

Figures released in the latest C-suite Barometer study, paint a positive picture for private equity and alternative investments, with 26% of global executives planning to use these channels to raise funds in the year ahead.

Navigating the current volatile geopolitical and macroeconomic landscape is crucial for businesses. This is essential to ensure uninterrupted trade and access to finance. Escalating geopolitical tensions and strained trade relations continue to test global economic resilience.

Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and advanced analytics are no longer optional extras - they are reshaping the very fabric of global supply chains. As digital transformation accelerates worldwide, South African businesses are increasingly stepping up to lead this shift.

Africa’s energy demands are surging, driven by rapid population growth and industrial expansion. Industries are now frantically seeking reliable and affordable power alternatives to run their operations. However, the current reliance on imported solar technology, from panels to inverters and batteries, leaves the continent vulnerable.

President Donald Trump’s so-called Liberation Day tariffs, announced in early April, have once again reminded investors of the fragility of market confidence. This is especially true in the face of policy missteps. The scale and pace of these measures have sparked sharp reactions. They have wiped out trillions in equity value within days and created confusion across global supply chains.