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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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  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

MORE INSIGHTS

  • 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

  • Millennials, the gig economy and SA’s vertical public sector

    By Strategy and Enablement

    Author: Anandini Dabas The world of work is rapidly changing. New technologies driven by the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) are causing fundamental

  • Scaling Culture in the Era of Remote Work

    By Michael Harris

    Despite the intense challenges of COVID19, the shift to remote and hybrid work has also delivered productivity benefits to organisations. However, the

  • 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

  • partner for competitive edge

    How to partner for a competitive edge

    By Letsema

    Partnering, and to partner for a competitive edge, has existed as a concept for millennia. Among the very first known business partnerships

  • 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

  • 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

  • Localisation, South Africa, economy, supply chain

    Localisation can change South Africa if given assistance

    By Jayde Carvell

    Localisation, which was expected to be a ‘game changer’ when legislatively introduced seven years ago, has made an impact on South Africa,

  • 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

  • four pillars

    Four pillars of SMME development

    By Shenelle Nair

    Developing Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) as suppliers to larger businesses can be a catalyst for positive economic and social change.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • ed

    Let’s use ED to develop globally competitive SMEs for our future, now

    By Tafadzwa Mudyiwa

    To say South Africa is in the middle of difficult economic times is stating the obvious. President Cyril Ramaphosa described youth unemployment

  • medicine sector

    Building a holistic value-creating medicine sector in East Africa

    By Jayde Carvell

    The COVID-19 pandemic is not just an existential threat to human health and economic wellbeing but represents the schism of local markets

  • 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,

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  • About
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    • 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
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  • Insights
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    • Overview
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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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