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...
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...
