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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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  • year in review part

    Letsema Talks: Year in Review Part II

    By Letsema

    Welcome to this last installment of Letsema Talks, Year in Review Part II, for 2020. As discussed two weeks ago, Letsema Talks

  • fica

    Letsema Talks: FICA, the Amendment Act and its regulatory impact

    By Letsema

    In the next installment of Letsema Talks, we speak to Moshe Unterslak, a Consultant at Letsema, about FICA, the associated 2017 Amendment

  • 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

  • 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

  • sme

    Letsema Talks: What SMEs need to excel as exporters

    By Letsema

    In our first episode of Letsema Talks, we speak to Letsema CEO Derek Thomas about what an SME need to become viable

  • 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

  • scv

    Letsema Talks: SCV and its benefits as a strategic operations tool

    By Letsema

    In the next installment of Letsema Talks, Yoshlin Pillay, a Consultant at Letsema, elaborates on what supply chain visibility (SCV) is and

  • year in review

    Letsema Talks: Year in Review Part I

    By Letsema

    Launched this year, Letsema Talks has sought to offer the views and expertise of Letsema’s diverse range of staff on a variety

MORE INSIGHTS

  • Why Incoterms® choice is key to optimised supply chains

    By Sive Siganagana

    Essential to the execution of international trade between buyers and sellers are Incoterms®, or International Commercial Terms. Incoterms® rules exist to provide

  • trade development

    The what and importance of trade development

    By Letsema

    There is a correlation between economic growth and rising international trade, making trade development critical for developing economies to raise living standards

  • sme relief

    Letsema Talks: SME relief strategies in a time of crisis

    By Letsema

    In the next installment of Letsema Talks, Tafadzwa Mudyiwa, Associate Partner at Letsema, talks about the different relief options available to SMEs

  • playing with fire

    How Gordon Ramsay’s “Playing with Fire” influenced us

    By Keith Van Niekerk

    Playing with Fire by Gordon Ramsay has been a hugely influential book for Investments in how we design ourselves to enable and

  • workplace ecosystem

    The future post-pandemic workplace ecosystem

    By Next-Gen Operations

    To keep employees safe and organisations functioning as COVID-19 spread around the world, previously office-bound companies shifted to a remote working paradigm.

  • exporter

    Five lessons on how an SME can become a successful exporter

    By Derek Thomas

    Ten years ago, Letsema acquired an SME called Cirebelle. The firm is a exporter and manufacturer in the specialty chemicals value chain,

  • supplier development

    How supplier development is a strategic asset

    By Tafadzwa Mudyiwa

    A negative perception exists that enterprise & supplier development (ESD) is a compliance cost. Business owners believe they are being forced to

  • Enabling trade through Cross Border Markets

    By Letsema

    Cross Border Trade (CBT) has proved to be a reliable mechanism to achieve inclusive economic growth in any economy, however disaggregated markets

  • smme success

    Catalysing SMME success and sustainability in South Africa

    By Shenelle Nair

    Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) are widely recognised as the driving force of the South African economy. The National Development Plan

  • compliance

    Compliance’s digital revolution: Is your organisation ready?

    By Moshe Unterslak

    Financial institutions are constantly being confronted with greater scrutiny, increasing tax audits, and regulatory changes. The requirement to find more efficient and

  • barriers

    Barriers that restrict enterprise and supplier development

    By Letsema

    Enterprise and supplier development (ESD) within South Africa faces unique restrictions, particularly previously disadvantaged entrepreneurs. While apartheid itself is firmly in the

  • digital transformation

    Letsema Talks: Digital transformation lessons and why they fail

    By Letsema

    In this installment of Letsema Talks, we speak to Jason Levine, Senior Manager in Letsema’s Customer & Marketing practice, an expert in

  • 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

  • supply chains

    Thinking supply chains: Really?

    By Kamendran Govender

    Adrian Adams, from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), contributed to this supply chains thought leadership piece The South African

  • local investment

    How local investment drives economic growth

    By Letsema

    Contrary to South Africa’s recent slate of poor economic growth, it has over the past two decades shown overall improvements, boosting living

  • 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

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      • Overview
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  • 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
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      • Capital Projects, PPPs & Sustainable Infrastructure
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    • 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
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      • Corporate, Commercial, Specialised and Personal Insurance
      • Technology Driven
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