Clothing and Textiles

Improving Business Throughput To Drive Profitability

by Courtney Grant | Nov 23, 2017 | Clothing and Textiles

In an increasingly competitive manufacturing environment, as well as a tough South African economy, it’s imperative that all aspects of the organization and business are functioning at optimal performance. To do this effectively, careful consideration of the key steps...

Collaboration on Industry Best Practices Crucial to Creating Forward Momentum in the South African Textile Industry.

by Courtney Grant | Nov 13, 2017 | Clothing and Textiles

In a recent article on FINANCE 24, it was highlighted by the SA clothing and textile workers’ union that despite significant investment and government support in recent years, the industry is struggling to move from survivalist to expansionist mode. Best Practice...

Industrial symbiosis and the CTFL industry

by Courtney Grant | Sep 12, 2017 | Clothing and Textiles

The automotive and other sectors have, for a number of years, been under increasing social and regulatory pressure to reduce their harmful impact on the environment (ICCT; 2014). In South Africa, the clothing and textiles industry has lagged in the adoption of...

State of the local and global clothing and textiles industry

by Courtney Grant | Jun 13, 2017 | Clothing and Textiles

This article is structured to look to international, local and firm-level trends to understand the performance of the clothing and textiles industry in totality. It commences with a look at global trade to understand the import and export patterns in clothing,...

Three rules for making a company truly great

by Courtney Grant | Mar 14, 2017 | Clothing and Textiles

“Much of the strategy and management advice that business leaders turn to is unreliable or impractical. That’s because those who would guide us underestimate the power of chance. Gurus draw pointed lessons from companies whose outstanding results may be nothing more...

Management Control Systems

by Kyle Ballard | Nov 26, 2016 | Clothing and Textiles

Dyefin Textiles, South Africa’s leading commission dyehouse, specialises in dyeing and printing services to the textile industry. The firm was struggling to maintain discipline and quality management in their finishing department – specifically during the nightshift....