Beyond the scorecard: A focus on leadership in supplier development and job creation Supplier Development has become a very important element in the strategy of South African companies. These companies, as leaders, seek to maximise their position by reaching full
Thought Leadership: What is holding SA back? The forecast is that by 2030, as much as 90% of new jobs in our economy will be created by small, medium and micro enterprises. In reality though, fewer than 30% of
Thought Leadership: The true state of Supplier Development in South Africa Each time I read the press or engage with social media, it seems there is another story about how ‘business’ does far too little to benefit the common
Thought Leadership: ESD facilitates the participation of historically disadvantaged people in the economy, transforms it to benefit all South Africans, and contributes to growth South Africa has an imperative to overcome the legacies of apartheid, and to forge an inclusive, more
Thought Leadership: Key activities to change lives sustainably When the principles of Supplier Development are brought to the fore it may be prudent to reemphasize the fact that it cannot just be a tick box exercise on the part of
Thought Leadership: I think we can all agree that the funding of small businesses is only part of the solution What is possibly more important (as an enabler) is the initial assessment of the level and adequacy of skills existing within
Thought Leadership: Creating a thriving economy In the midst of South Africa’s fluctuating credit rating, rising unemployment and a highly competitive business environment, South Africa’s fighting spirit remains a driving force for better things to come. Our country is bursting
Thought Leadership: Meaningful and Sustainable Transformation Fostered within the Logistics Industry Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda, once said: “Development is about more than money, or machines, or good policies – it’s about real people and the lives they
Thought Leadership: Implementing smart metering solutions offers utility companies a great advantage It is estimated that by the end of December 2017, approximately R20 billion was owed to Eskom and municipalities by electricity consumers and the business community. Debt on this
Thought Leadership: Enterprise and Supplier Development remains a responsibility of more than just the government in South Africa The BBBEE Act and Codes of Good Practice of the South African National Department of Trade and Industry subscribe the development of Small
Thought Leadership: Enterprise and Supplier Development is an important part of sustainable transformation Beyond the investment in Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) and given that approximately 90 percent of new jobs created in South Africa are attributed to SMMEs, the
Thought Leadership: Helping to create a healthier nation that does indeed contribute to a more productive and globally competitive workforce If you asked a cross-section of South Africans what they thought the single largest socio-economic challenge facing our country might