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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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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • sustainable agriculture

    Letsema Talks: What sustainable agriculture really means

    By Letsema

    Sustainable practices has become an increasingly prominent theme within agriculture. Sellers of agricultural products lean heavily on the term to reach consumers.

MORE INSIGHTS

  • 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

  • smme development

    Letsema Talks: SMME challenges and large business support

    By Letsema

    Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) are an important vehicle to drive economic growth, job creation, and social development. Yet, SMME development

  • entrepreneurs

    How to select entrepreneurs with potential

    By Letsema

    When developing an enterprise or supplier development (ESD) programme, the process used to select participating entrepreneurs naturally influences everything else that will

  • AI as a strategic business management tool

    By Next-Gen Operations

    Author: Vincent Le Roux Over the last four years, the term ‘machine learning’ (ML) has seen a steady climb in popularity, with

  • Targeted support for SMME categories

    By Economic Development

    SMMEs should be supported using coordinated and targeted programmatic strategies in order to harness their full potential.  Support strategies can be crafted

  • balanced scorecard

    Letsema Talks: Balanced Scorecard as a strategic management tool

    By Letsema

    In the latest installment of Letsema Talks, we talk to Carolin Feck, a Senior Consultant at Letsema, about the Balanced Scorecard, its

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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,

  • Audit and finance face several challenges. Technology can help

    By Letsema

    Technology is playing an increasingly vital role in core business functions such as audit and finance. At the recent Terrapinn Accounting &

  • 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

  • principles

    Enterprise development principles for township growth

    By Letsema

    Enterprise development programmes can range in scope and shape but should be supported by a significant body of research and agreed to

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • covid-19

    Surviving COVID-19: Helping businesses through difficult times

    By Letsema

    Letsema Corporate Finance is ready to help you get South Africa back to work The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is expected to exact

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  • About
    • Overview
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      • Letsema
    • Contact
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      • 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
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    • PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN
      • Procurement & SCM Advisory
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  • Insights
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    • Overview
      • Partnership Philosophy
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      • 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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