Automotive Localisation in South Africa
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...
B&M Analysts’ COVID-19 Business Continuity and Recovery Programme
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...
BMA Sustainability 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...
The South African Automotive Industry Post-Lockdown
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...
Covid-19 risk mitigation helps textile firms to stay in the game
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...
SA’s Fashion Fix
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...
Implementation Of Best Practices And Principles Catalyst For Growth In The Automotive Industry
Implementation Of Best Practices And Principles Catalyst For Growth In The Automotive Industry A few month ago, Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies stressed that South Africa cannot stop supporting its automotive sector. In his words: “The auto industry is...Protected: Benchmarking as a Driver of Long-term Lean Improvement
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