by BMAnalysts | Nov 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
The manufacturing industry is changing rapidly. The post-COVID-19 workplace does not look the same as it did before, and probably will never again. For many current and future leaders, this presents both challenges and opportunities, but what it means for firms is...
by BMAnalysts | Sep 15, 2020 | Uncategorised
Companies are under significant pressure to sustain, develop and grow their businesses within the context of ever-present market forces and competition. Similarly, policy makers are under pressure to create and sustain environments that encourage economic growth and...
by BMAnalysts | Sep 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
In responding to the changing business environment and the multifaceted challenges facing the manufacturing sector during the COVID-19 crisis, clustering has proven to be a critical success and recovery mechanism to support industry. A manufacturing cluster refers to...
by BMAnalysts | Aug 13, 2020 | Automotive
INTRODUCTION: I’m pretty sure you must have heard one or more of the following slogans/ expressions such as – “Buy Local” or “Shop South African”. Or more recently, during COVID-19 in RSA, perhaps you have heard the term “Economic Patriotism” to reflect the desire of...
by BMAnalysts | Jul 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
COVID-19 fundamentally shook and disrupted the manufacturing industry globally. The crisis reduced demand, increased uncertainty, put significant pressure on firms to reduce their cost base, and is set to spark an unprecedented global recession. In short, the COVID-19...
by BMAnalysts | Jul 17, 2020 | benchmarking
BMA Sustainability Benchmarking BMA was founded upon developing a world-class benchmarking methodology that assists firms in understanding and improving their operational performance. Over the past two decades, BMA has continually updated and improved the benchmarking...
by BMAnalysts | Apr 24, 2020 | Automotive
DOWNLOAD: Covid-19 autos briefing note The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the South African automotive industry have been discussed in a briefing note compiled by Justin Barnes (B&M Analysts) for Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) and the...
by BMAnalysts | Apr 14, 2020 | Clothing and textiles
Businesses in the clothing and textile industry will be offered online support sessions through a Covid-19 risk mitigation programme which will help businesses prepare themselves for the post-shutdown. The City of Cape Town, in partnership with the Cape Clothing and...
by BMAnalysts | May 10, 2019 | Clothing and textiles
SA’s fashion fix is better quick than dead Quick-response manufacturing by global clothing retailers such as Zara and H&M is putting the local industry under pressure. To compete, SA needs to look beyond price and labour costs There is a major opportunity for the...
