Articles about manufacturing

How to master multi-level BOMs: The key to efficient pharma, manufacturing production

QuickEasy ERP’s version control ensures that only approved BOM versions are used in production, says Anton Oosthiuizen, commercial director at QuickEasy Software.

Turning mid-sized SA manufacturers into ‘factories of the future’

Specialised, integrated ERP systems designed for manufacturing can elevate smaller operations into competitive, future-ready factories, says Devon Rimmington, director at Brilliant Cloud

Incubation opportunity for female-led tech start-ups

Standard Chartered and WomHub launch the second Women in Tech Incubator Programme to empower female entrepreneurs.

The expansion of industry-specific ERP solutions

Various industry verticals exhibit distinct needs and priorities, underscoring the importance of tailored ERP solutions, says SYSPRO Africa's Marius Wessels.

Barcodes and RFID tags: Understanding the features and use cases

Choosing between RFID and barcode tech depends on requirements around security, durability, cost and implementation.

5G private networks set to transform SA’s manufacturing sector

The benefits of private 5G networks include exclusive capacity, as there is no competition for space from other network users, says Sudipto Moitra, GM – ICT at MTN SA Enterprise Business.

Human skills, automation combo key for boosting manufacturing

Companies must ensure their workforce is equipped with the necessary skills to work alongside machines, says Dr Andrew Dickson, engineering executive at CBI-electric: low voltage.

Seed funding up for grabs for women-led, tech start-ups

Standard Chartered Bank taps South Africa as the next destination for its Women in Tech initiative.

Tech can solve manufacturing sector problems - PWC

There are benefits to blending traditional programmes with digital systems in manufacturing, says PWC.

Telkom to expand 5G sites in smart city, healthcare drive

The telco ups infrastructure investments, as it sees opportunities in smart cities, healthcare and manufacturing.

Inside Microsoft Dynamics 365: The benefits for manufacturers

Microsoft Dynamics 365 is an integrated, data-driven software solution that helps manufacturers shorten and optimise their sales cycle.

Manufacturing and technology – are they speaking the same language?

Manufacturing is shifting towards industry-specific applications, now nearly always delivered in the cloud to maximise adoption, flexibility, availability and security, says Phil Lewis, VP of Solution Consulting EMEA at Infor.