Low code and its contribution to the world of manufacturing

Low code or software application design tools make it easy for non-developers to design, build, and launch software applications quickly. This eliminates the need for in-house coding specialists. By Darren Edwards, head of product operations at Syspro With the...

Smart tech efficiently manages water and waste

Saryx Engineering Group is leveraging the latest technologies to efficiently manage water storage, flow, usage, and treatment. This not only saves water and significant amounts of money, but it also places Saryx in a strong position to add value to the smart cities of...

Future-proof and risk-proof your manufacturing business

A global survey conducted by Syspro to better understand how manufacturers and distributors handled the operational shifts brought on by Covid-19 revealed that 60% of manufacturers and distributors were impacted by supply chain disruptions. By Kevin Dherman, chief...

Challenges and opportunities for manufacturing CFOs

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought on massive changes to the manufacturing industry, which has had to adapt to new operating models, an evolving consumer market, and disruptions in supply chain processes, all while keeping the workforce safe and healthy. Mark Wilson,...

BKB cites digital transformation benefits from ERP

BKB, a global provider of agricultural products based in South Africa, accompanied its ERP partner Syspro on an industry analyst tour to outline its digital transformation journey started in 2013 and which includes Syspro as its foundational ERP backbone....

Next-generation AI can aid SA manufacturers’ competitiveness

South Africa’s manufacturing sector is under enormous pressure, contracting by 8.8% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of 2019, according to Stats SA. By Mohamed Cassoojee, MD of IFS South Africa This poor performance from the manufacturing sector was one...