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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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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • business valuations

    Letsema Talks: Business valuations in a time of crisis and recovery

    By Letsema

    In the latest installment of Letsema Talks, Rowan McDonald, Partner: Corporate Finance at Letsema, talks about how business valuations have been impacted

  • 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.

  • 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

MORE INSIGHTS

  • 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

  • honey

    How honey benefits its supporting community

    By Letsema

    Shifting consumer values in the personal care industry have led to ructions within the market. Established firms are changing their operating model

  • procurement

    Investing in procurement and supply chain tech drives competitiveness

    By Next-Gen Operations

    New research report shows that over the last 12 months, South African companies’ interest, understanding and investment in digital technologies within procurement

  • 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

  • framework

    Framework bias and Big Data’s influence on strategy

    By Nirojan Poovendran

    Strategic decision making should be informed by clear evidence and these are the principles that we apply within the Economic Development practice

  • 5S supply chain

    Lean Principles for any work environment

    By John Anderson

    The concept of Lean Principles is often over-complicated, hiding the true value Lean can have in all types of organisations. Lean tools

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Kenya Data Series: An agriculture power in East Africa

    By Andrew Dalling

    Agriculture is a critical part of Kenya’s economy. While agricultural production has increased over time, the potential exists to truly harness Kenya’s

  • business process re-engineering

    Unlocking value through business process re-engineering

    By John Anderson

    Why BPR? As businesses grow, the challenges they face can multiply and become increasingly complex. These are problems, similar to messy knots,

  • sme

    Large enterprises can be the SME engine South Africa needs

    By Derek Thomas

    What you are hearing is a claxon: loud, unmistakable, and sounding a shrill warning to all in our country, from the SME

  • 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

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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
      • Research & Analytics
      • Risk & Regulatory
    • 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
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