Transparency in F&B supply chain promotes consumer trust

65% of shoppers would switch from a brand they usually buy to another that is more transparent about its products’ origins and supply chain.

Unleashing the power of email lead-gen for business

When done right, well-crafted emails can supercharge your B2B lead generation game

Overcoming resistance to changing operating model

Research at Accenture found that 74% of executives need to rethink their existing operating model entirely,

Ride the growth wave: consolidate business services

Business technology is like ordering a meal, then having to cook it yourself. But by adopting managed business services, local companies can open the resources to ride South Africa’s renaissance wave. The tide is turning in South Africa. In the International Monetary...

How auto manufacturers can optimise output

Localised components and further technology innovations are key to the future success of South Africa's automakers. By Derick Cluley, head of operations at FICO South Africa South Africa’s automobile manufacturers began this year with renewed hope for the domestic...

Industry 4.0 and the logistics industry

Can technology be leveraged to address the challenges and opportunities inherent in the logistics industry? Industry 4.0 is commonly seen as an all-purpose response, according to speakers at the 7th Annual Eurasian Supply Chain Congress. Trackmatic CEO David Slotow...

SA’s business optimism on the rise

What could professional accountants expect from their corporate clients and employers over the next 12 months or so? According to a recent report from top accounting firm, PwC, the outlook for economic growth among surveyed CEOs has greatly improved since last year....

GDPR is coming: comply or die …

On 25 May this year, a new piece of legislation comes into effect in Europe that could have severe consequences for non-compliant South African businesses. by Tracy Bolton, director: general business at SAP Africa The General Data Protection Regulation – or GDPR for...

Consumers undergo a mobile mind-shift

Mobile is an integral part of our world. Today’s consumers rely on their mobile devices not just for communication but to perform a growing range of functions online; they are also demanding a seamless, end-to-end experience. By Sherry Zameer, senior vice-president:...

Fintech, agribusiness top investors’ choices

African private equity and venture capital deal-making in April were dominated by investments in technology companies, particularly fintech and business-to-business platforms, together with encouraging activity in the agribusiness and food sector. This according to...

Giant LED showcases Chance the Rapper

Castle Lite has Unlocked Chance the Rapper on the biggest LED screen in Africa. At 67m wide and 9m high, the only screen that has come close in size was when Castle Lite Unlocked Kanye West back in 2012, and that was through projectors on giant screens. Over 477...

Technology trends that drive success

Technology is not going to slow down any time soon. In fact, within a very short time shifts will be exponential rather than linear – and the companies that will survive with be those that have hard-coded certain traits into their corporate DNA. Kathy Gibson learnt...

Ensure success: think like a futurist

Digitalisation is very real in today’s business environment but when you think about the future and how to implement an effective business strategy, a more holistic and inclusive approach together with digitalisation needs to be applied. By Dr Florian Klein,...

Expats must go beyond understanding new law

South African expatriates need not only understand the new expatriate tax law, but also act on it or face dire tax consequences. By Jonty Leon, attorney and financial emigration legal manager The amendment to the South African Income Tax Act No. 58 of 1962 has been...

Dell EMC Forum and the path to digitalisation

Dell EMC and its partners are delivering the building blocks that companies need on their digital transformation journey. Kathy Gibson attended Dell EMC Forum to find out more   New technologies change the business landscape New technologies are going well beyond...

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