by Kathy Gibson | Jun 21, 2024 | Features
In recent years, the franchising landscape in South Africa has witnessed a significant shift as more franchisees embrace multi-franchise arrangements to ensure sustainable income in the face of inflationary pressures. While owning a single store was once sufficient...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 21, 2024 | Trends and Analysis
Major shipping incidents, such as the recent Baltimore bridge disaster and the Red Sea crisis, are highly detrimental to global supply chains. Attacks by Houthi rebels on vessels in the Red Sea forced ships to take the longer route around South Africa’s Cape of Good...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 21, 2024 | Trends and Analysis
The digital transformation of field service companies has required an industry-wide improvement in the delivery of services and products to customers. Field service teams are strategically pivoting to AI solutions and field management service software to improve...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 21, 2024 | Thought Leadership
By Ahmed El-Besary – 2023 was marked by increased emphasis on digital tools and its impact on companies’ sustainability goals, with the energy management and automation industry working hard to tangibly demonstrate its benefits. In fact, according to the...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 21, 2024 | Trends and Analysis
Michelin research, Unlocking the Power Of TCO: A Fleet Manager’s Guide to Efficiency and Sustainability, aims to shift the mindsets of South African transporters to run more efficient and sustainable fleets. The 2023 Decarbonising South Africa’s Transport Sector...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 21, 2024 | Thought Leadership
By Juanita Vorster – Anyone who manages people – whether employees or suppliers – has experienced the frustration caused by differences between what they thought they asked for and what they actually got. Or if they’re working with clients, differences between...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 21, 2024 | Features
In today’s interconnected world, small businesses are increasingly becoming targets for cyberattacks. With limited resources and expertise, these businesses often struggle to defend themselves against sophisticated threats. However, by implementing robust...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 21, 2024 | Thought Leadership
By Natasha Parmanand – Sustainability is critical for businesses to build resilience for the future. Hence, businesses today irrespective of their scale are taking a step ahead and embracing environmentally responsible practices. Small and Medium Enterprises...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 21, 2024 | Trends and Analysis
The trucking industry is essential for moving goods, but it’s facing a significant shortage of skilled, reliable truck drivers. By 2028, the global shortage is expected to reach 7-million drivers, which threatens the efficiency and sustainability of this...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 21, 2024 | Trends and Analysis
While the ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) framework has to date been primarily a concern for larger enterprises, it is fast becoming an important consideration for SMEs as well. The shift is driven by global business climates, as well as today’s consumers,...
