by BMAnalysts | Jul 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s not uncommon to have the opinion that sustainability is best left the people that wear headbands and peace signs, or for the industries that are “actually affected” by climate change such as the more energy and water intensives sectors like Food & Beverage....
by BMAnalysts | Jul 12, 2021 | benchmarking
Firm-Level Benchmarking has been a core aspect of each of the Cluster programmes since their inceptions. This focus has primarily been on ensuring Operational Excellence within a manufacturing environment. The pandemic has provided an opportunity for the Cluster...
by BMAnalysts | Jun 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
After 14 years of leading B&M Analysts, Douglas Comrie is passing on the baton of CEO. “It has been a privilege to lead a team of people so driven to make a difference, and to work with so many inspiring leaders from industry and government alike,” says Comrie....
by BMAnalysts | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
2020 has seen unprecedented disruption to the global, national, and local chemical manufacturing sector due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The sector was however facing several challenges prior to the pandemic and had already begun a process of response to the circular...
by BMAnalysts | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Beyond the Covid-19 pandemic, the global clothing, textiles and footwear (CTF) industry has needed to respond to other, at times dichotomous, challenges. These include rapidly evolving fashion trends and increasing demand for ‘newness’, greater ease of interaction and...
by BMAnalysts | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
The impact of the pandemic has been far reaching across global economies and firms, resulting in the closure and consolidation of many retailing and clothing manufacturing operations. South Africa was not spared, with closures having a negative impact on employment...
by BMAnalysts | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
The automotive industry stands upon the precipice of significant disruption and the success factors driving growth for leading automotive manufacturers are changing. There are new rules of the game, influenced by the rapid integration of products and services,...
by BMAnalysts | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
The wind resource potential for South Africa is high, with the Eastern, Western and Northern Cape provinces the most favourable locations. Not only does South Africa have good wind resources, but also policies and programmes in place to support the development of...
by BMAnalysts | Jan 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Leveraging and developing talent is critical to unlocking your global competitiveness in the manufacturing industry. It is, after all, your people who enable your organisation to navigate, lead and adapt to rapid global and local changes. The vast potential within a...
