IT in Manufacturing

Achieving manufacturing agility in the face of constant global uncertainty

by Allan Davison | June 9, 2025 | Industry Areas, IT in Manufacturing Trends | 0 Comments

It’s no secret that manufacturers are operating in an increasingly complex global trade environment, facing challenges from tariff volatility and shifting supply chains. By Jaco Maritz, CEO of Syspro Fluctuating trade tariffs are also intensifying the challenges...

What Industry 5.0 looks like for African manufacturers

by Allan Davison | June 6, 2025 | Industry Areas, IT in Manufacturing Trends | 0 Comments

Modern manufacturing is complex, and the more advanced the process is, the more challenging it becomes to efficiently manage people, processes, and systems. Industry 5.0 marks a transformative evolution in manufacturing. By Johan du Toit, strategic sales executive for...

Lubrication meets IoT in the mining sector

by Allan Davison | February 12, 2025 | Industry Areas, IT in Manufacturing | 0 Comments

The South African mining industry is not just evolving, it is revolutionising efficiency, slashing costs, and building a sustainable future, writes Aluwani Museisi, country chair of Shell Downstream South Africa. The mining industry has long been the backbone of South...

Key trends driving the manufacturing sector in 2025

by Allan Davison | February 4, 2025 | Industry Areas, IT in Manufacturing Trends | 0 Comments

As we look toward 2025, Africa’s manufacturing sector is poised for transformation, writes Mark Wilson, chief revenue officer of Syspro. Fuelled by technological advancements, economic growth, and an increasing focus on sustainability, businesses are turning to...

Mining companies turn to Quintica, BMC

by Allan Davison | Jan 22, 2013 | Industry Areas, IT in Manufacturing Trends | 0 Comments

The mining sector faces stringent governance and regulatory issues all of which are designed to keep its systems and processes in check. It is against this backdrop that more and more mining customers are turning to Quintica and the BMC platform it provides to ensure...

Getting SA’s mines online

by Allan Davison | Jan 17, 2013 | Industry Areas, IT in Manufacturing Trends | 0 Comments

South Africa’s mining sector is one of the largest driving forces behind, and contributors to, the national economy. Since the terrain where mines operate is unforgiving and working conditions are perilous, the industry has also become increasingly reliant on...