by Meghan King | Sep 15, 2020 | Clothing and Textiles, Automotive, Chemicals, Food and Beverages, Furniture
Companies are under significant pressure to sustain, develop and grow their businesses within the context of ever-present market forces and competition. Similarly, policymakers are under pressure to create and sustain environments that encourage economic growth and...
by Meghan King | Sep 3, 2020 | Automotive, Chemicals, Clothing and Textiles, Furniture
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 Meghan King | 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 Justin Barnes | Apr 24, 2020 | Automotive
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 Department of Trade, Industry and Competition....
by Meghan King | Feb 14, 2017 | Automotive
When considering the performance of the South African automotive component industry, the focus is primarily on the industry’s latest performance levels. However, we often fail to reflect and celebrate how far the industry has actually come, not only in recent years,...
by Mbongeni Ndlovu | Jul 18, 2016 | Automotive, Global Trade Policy and Strategy
Research objective In 2015, B&M Analysts was commissioned by a leading MENA country to develop a detailed set of policy prescriptions for the establishment of its automotive industry. Outcome A robust base from which to advocate for the state’s large scale...
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