Mar 24, 2025 9 min read How to negotiate payment terms with your suppliers Knowing how to negotiate better payment terms with your suppliers could be your business's strategic edge to stay ahead.
Nov 14, 2024 10 min read What is vertical integration and how does it work? Learn about vertical integration, how does it work and what your business needs to know about maximizing supply chain co...
Oct 3, 2024 11 min read What is scarcity and how can it impact your supply chain? Learn to manage the impact on your supply chain with strategies like diversifying suppliers, building inventory, and usi...
May 13, 2023 6 min read 7 principles for quality control in your food manufacturing business A simple truth lies at the heart of any food business: the final product will enter other people’s bodies. It’s mind-...
Nov 7, 2022 4 min read Direct-to-consumer distribution: Is it right for your business? Companies are using direct-to-consumer distribution models to make more money, be more efficient, and give better custom...
Jul 8, 2022 7 min read How manufacturers can unlock value from the circular economy Manufacturers have a huge opportunity to capitalise on the benefits of the circular economy. In a time of climate cri...
Nov 5, 2021 6 min read Manufacturing wholesale pricing: What it is and how to calculate it There are various complexities in the manufacturing industry. Every production process, maintenance task, and stock i...
Oct 19, 2021 6 min read 7 ways to reduce costs in manufacturing Manufacturing is a multifaceted industry that requires consistent quality outputs. However, it can become quite an ex...
Sep 20, 2021 5 min read Direct vs indirect distribution: Choosing a channel How your product reaches your consumer can be just as important as the problem it solves. An efficient delivery mecha...
Jul 30, 2021 2 min read Fixed asset management: 6 signs it’s time to ditch your spreadsheets Are you using spreadsheets for your fixed asset management? At some point during your work day, you’ve probably exper...
Jul 16, 2021 6 min read How digital transformation enables the shift to smart, sustainable manufacturing The digital era, also referred to as Industry 4.0, has enabled an always-on global marketplace in which consumers wie...
Jul 7, 2021 5 min read iERP: Closing the gap between manufacturers and customers Inefficient manufacturing processes, such as overproduction, defective output, imbalanced inventory, idle equipment, ...
Jun 15, 2021 5 min read Process manufacturers and digital transformation – the quest for enhanced intelligence and agility COVID-19 created a challenging new business context for process manufacturers almost overnight. There was no time to ...
Jan 25, 2021 3 min read Reasons why African manufacturers should boost efficiency to master the challenges of the current market In the aftermath of the virus outbreak, 2020 has certainly been a challenging year for the manufacturing sector. The ...
Jul 6, 2020 4 min read How to: (Re)build your supply chain resilience during COVID-19 Supply chains are complex business networks with the inherent risk of unexpected disruptions. In fact, most organisa...
Jun 19, 2020 7 min read COVID-19: Why South African Manufacturers should reconsider their supply chain As the South African lockdown lifts and manufacturers restart operations, how can they optimise the supply chain and res...
Oct 8, 2019 5 min read How traceability can help process manufacturers build stronger supply chains Traceability is key to compliance, protecting customers, and avoiding reputational damage and hefty fines. Emerging tech...
Sep 20, 2018 4 min read Securing supply chains against political uncertainty Amid drastic political changes, we could see a realignment in the balance of global trade, to create increasingly dynami...
