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FEATURED INSIGHTS

  • Purpose Centricity in the Fifth Industrial Revolution

    By Next-Gen Operations

    Can purpose, culture and strategy have equal seats at the breakfast table? As organisations continue to drive their digitalisation agenda, we find

  • Simplify Legacy System Integration with iPaaS

    By George Mukwawaya

    Struggling with Fragmented Legacy Systems?  Simplify Integration with Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) 1. Executive Summary This article examines how applying

  • From Data to Decisions: Navigating Procurement through Generative AI

    By Kamen Govender & Jeetesh Vanmare

    The Next (re-)evolution in Procurement Generative AI (Gen AI) has gained significant attention across the world with the advent of tools like

  • Capturing Procurement Value Through Strategic Localisation

    By Nicholl Alexander

    Localisation is a hot topic on the global stage, but South Africa brings its own unique challenges and opportunities to the table.

  • Unwrapping Tomorrow: Key Trends Shaping the Future of the Paper & Packaging Industry

    By Jayde Carvell

    The ascent of digital technologies and online platforms has triggered a decline in the demand for conventional paper goods. Digital substitutes have

  • Integration of a learner-centred approach to advance in the digital age

    By Sharika Singh

    The Fifth Industrial Revolution encompasses an integration of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, and the Internet of

LETSEMA TALKS

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  • change management

    Letsema Talks: The what, why, and how of change management

    By Letsema

    Change in any circumstance is complex, interrupting the certainty and habits with which have become accustomed. In large organisations seeking improved company,

  • aviation

    Letsema Talks: Crisis in the aviation sector and path to recovery

    By Letsema

    In this installment of Letsema Talks, we speak to Rowan McDonald, CEO of Letsema Corporate Finance about the crisis within the aviation

  • partner

    Letsema Talks: How to partner for a competitive edge

    By Letsema

    In this installment of Letsema Talks, we speak to Nirojan “Nitro” Poovendran, Partner: Strategy at Letsema. The focus of our discussion is

  • new communities

    Letsema Talks: Technology, COVID-19 and new communities

    By Letsema

    In the next installment of Letsema Talks, Annabel Fenton, a Senior Consultant at Letsema, discusses how technology has changed how communities are

  • philosophy

    Letsema Talks: Why values and a philosophy are key in M&A partnerships

    By Letsema

    In the latest installment of Letsema Talks, we speak to Keith Van Niekerk, Group Executive: M&A and Partnerships, with our conversation centering

  • pharma

    Letsema Talks: Building a sustainable pharma sector in East Africa

    By Letsema

    In the latest episode of Letsema Talks, we speak to Jayde Alexander, a Senior Consultant at Letsema about East Africa’s pharma sector.

  • Letsema Talks: How a manufacturing business adapted to COVID-19

    By Letsema

    In the latest installment of Letsema Talks, we talk to Luke McLachlan and Robert Crichton, CEO and Operations Manager at South African

  • digital procurement

    Letsema Talks: Digital procurement and its role in post-crisis recovery

    By Letsema

    In our latest episode of Letsema Talks, we speak to Manav Sachdeva, an Associate Partner at Letsema, about digital procurement, its evolution,

MORE INSIGHTS

  • Digital Transformation within Automotive Sales

    By Strategy and Enablement

    Remaining personal, responsive, and connected in a digital world Global automotive industry challenges necessitate the revision of business strategies for both Original

  • Bulungula Incubator

    How the Bulungula Incubator changes lives

    By Letsema

    One hundred kilometres south west of Mthatha alongside the Indian Ocean in the Eastern Cape is Nqileni Village, home of the Bulungula

  • change mindset

    WCED and Letsema launch Change Mindset programme

    By Sharika Singh

    South Africa’s education system and a world defined by change requires educators to function at a high standard, and at times beyond

  • digital supply chain

    Digital momentum in SA procurement & supply chain

    By Kamendran Govender

    In 2018, Letsema’s Next-Gen Operations team launched our inaugural survey to understand the adoption of digital in Procurement & Supply Chain. We

  • procurement and supply chain

    Digital momentum in SA procurement and supply chain is real

    By Next-Gen Operations

    Organisations need to invest disproportionately in defining the right talent strategy within their procurement and supply chain functions. This emphasis arises from

  • sustainable

    Being sustainable is closing the loop between industries

    By Reevin Frank

    A common view is only the wealthy can afford to be sustainable. However, is being sustainable as costly as we think? According

  • Kenya Data Series: Marine resources for trade and development

    By Andrew Dalling

    While Kenya has access to a smaller proportion of Lake Victoria’s marine resources compared to its neighbours. Yet, according to Letsema’s East

  • procurement eauctions

    Procurement eAuctions: Delivering savings in a tough economy

    By Next-Gen Operations

    This article was compiled and written by Manav Sachdeva and Vinod Jose In this time of financial paralysis, organisations that respond well

  • change mindset

    WCED and Letsema launch Change Mindset programme

    By Sharika Singh

    South Africa’s education system and a world defined by change requires educators to function at a high standard, and at times beyond

  • ESD

    Four reasons why ESD programmes fail

    By Letsema

    Enterprise and supplier development (ESD) is important to South Africa’s economic future. South Africa requires an economy that create jobs, reduce inequality

  • How can we bank the “unbankable”?

    By Isaac Shongwe

    When I attended Oxford University between 1990 and 1991, I met and got to know Adrian Enthoven very well, with our paths

  • scorecard

    Balanced Scorecard: An adaptable tool for dynamic, uncertain times

    By Next-Gen Operations

    Authors: Carolin Feck and Tavonga Shoko The Balanced Scorecard continues to be a highly relevant strategic business performance management tool. This is

  • digital economy

    ESD opportunities presented by the digital economy

    By Letsema

    Enabling suppliers to serve a digital economy requires a disruptive take on development The digital economy is an increasingly pervasive concept within

  • smme strengths

    SMME strengths, weaknesses and large business support

    By Economic Development

    Author: Strategy & Enablement Practice Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) have the strengths to drive economic growth in South Africa, particularly

  • medicine

    Kenya Data Series: Kenya’s large medicine opportunity

    By Andrew Dalling

    As a key trade hub within East Africa, Kenya’s plays an important role within the region’s medicine and pharmaceutical’s sector. Letsema East

  • Kenya Data Series: Textiles and global opportunities

    By Andrew Dalling

    The textiles industry in Kenya is a formidable local economic player. Yet internationally, and from an opportunity realisation perspective, its impact is

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  • About
    • Overview
      • Philosophy & Values
      • Founding Principles
    • Origin Story
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      • The Venda Drum
    • People
      • Leadership
      • Executive
      • Consulting Partners
      • Letsema
    • Contact
      • Contact Us
      • Directions
    • Foundation
      • Overview
      • Leadership Development
      • High Impact Programmes
  • Consulting
    • STRATEGY & INNOVATION
      • Strategy, Organisational Design & Innovation
      • Quantitative modelling and research
      • Operational Excellence
      • Tourism Services
    • TECHNOLOGY & CHANGE
      • Technology Implementation
      • Customer Experience
      • Technology Strategy
      • Change and Culture Transformation
    • VENTURES & IMPACT ADVISORY
      • SME and ESD Services
      • Economic Development and Transformation
    • PUBLIC SECTOR & EDUCATION
      • Strategy-to-Impact Alignment
      • Leadership, Culture and Organisational Agility
      • Financial Resilience
      • Institutional Excellence & Service Centricity
      • Digital Transformation & Innovation
      • Capital Projects, PPPs & Sustainable Infrastructure
    • FINANCIAL SERVICES
      • Strategy & Innovation
      • Workforce & Sustainability
      • Digital & Operational Excellence
      • Research & Analytics
      • Risk & Regulatory
    • PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN
      • Procurement & SCM Advisory
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  • Insights
  • Investments
    • Overview
      • Partnership Philosophy
      • Investment Framework
      • Centres of Excellence
    • Marlyn Consolidated
      • Marlyn Vulindlela
      • Marlyn Chemicals
    • ServWorx
      • Industrial Garment Rental
      • Laundry Services & Management
      • Specialist Workwear
    • Normandien Farms
      • Tekwani Mills
      • Thirsti Water
    • Transnova
      • Transport Management Systems
      • Logistics Strategy Development
      • Automated RFP & Fleet Configuration
    • THE LETSURE GROUP
      • Corporate, Commercial, Specialised and Personal Insurance
      • Technology Driven
      • Scale Efficiencies
    • Kaelo Energy
  • Careers
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