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Manufacturing Excellence Award winners - Nico Mkhari of NTGR Engineering, SAM Kader of Buraaq Mining Services, Eugene Els CEO of Afromix, Johann Jordaan awards sponsor Syspro, Lehlohonolo Molloyi MEMSA CEO, Sayeeda Mayat of Buraaq, Muhammad Kudoos from Buraaq (absent Bell Equipment)
MEMSA brings together key mining, manufacturing industry role players and equipment manufacturers at 2023 Mind Shift Conference & Awards
7th July 2023

South Africa has a long intertwined history of mining as well as the manufacture of equipment for mining and has been a site for innovation for the mining industry since its early beginnings.... 


Phosphate is needed in the agricultural sector
Transitions present opportunities for African miners, manufacturers
24th May 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

There are three broad transitions under way that are likely to have a considerable impact on the mining and manufacturing sectors in South Africa and Africa, especially given the demand for... 


Bulela Mgobozi, product manager at SYSPRO Africa
Bulela Mgobozi
12th May 2023

This week we profile Bulela Mgobozi, product manager at SYSPRO Africa, a software development and enterprise resource planning company  


Johan du Toit, Strategic Sales Executive for SYSPRO Africa
Maximising manufacturing efficiency to minimise the impact of load shedding
4th April 2023

By Johan du Toit, Strategic Sales Executive for SYSPRO Africa To succeed in today’s economic environment, manufacturers must find new ways to create and capture value. But how do they do this when... 


SYSPRO delivers cutting-edge capabilities to manufacturers in latest release
2nd March 2023

Global ERP leader provides deeper supply chain connectivity, business intelligence and decision-making tools in new release City. SYSPRO, a global provider of industry-built ERP software for... 


Software company uses tech to supply solutions
4th November 2022 By: Halima Frost

Software company SYSPRO Africa announced last month that it was completing the implementation a new software system – almost 100% remotely from South Africa – for a manufacturing and warehousing... 


Jaco Maritz appointed as Chief Executive Officer of SYSPRO
1st September 2022

Phil Duff, Co-Founder and current CEO, will now serve as Executive Chairman SYSPRO, a global provider of industry-built enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, today announces that Jaco Maritz... 


Exposure, leadership representation crucial for women in software
26th August 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Exposing women to software development at earlier ages, and representation of women in leadership, is crucial for encouraging more women to enter and remain in the local software development... 


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Exhibitor lounge offers relaxing space to network, do business
23rd August 2022 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Enterprise resource planning software provider SYSPRO Africa is once again sponsoring the exhibitor lounge at this year’s Electra Mining Africa trade show after a successful first rendition of the... 


Aucamp van der Schyff, commercial and financial manager for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region at SYSPRO
Aucamp van der Schyff
3rd June 2022 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

This week we profile Aucamp van der Schyff, commercial and financial manager for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region at SYSPRO, an enterprise resource planning software provider that... 


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ERP solutions can mitigate industry challenges
29th April 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Software development company SYSPRO assists fabrication businesses by providing enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions that assist in delivering consistency throughout the value chain, from... 


SYSPRO delivers improved supply chain connectivity, efficient internal control and data driven decision-making in new ERP release
16th November 2021

SYSPRO, a leading global provider of ERP software, has announced the release of SYSPRO R2 2021. The release includes industry-built capabilities aimed at assisting manufacturers and distributors to... 


SYSPRO ERP honored with Gold Stevie® award in 2021 International Business Awards®
16th September 2021

SYSPRO, a global provider of industry-built ERP software, has been named the winner of a Gold Stevie® Award in the ERP Solution category in The 18th Annual International Business Awards®. The... 


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How have manufacturers and distributors evolved to meet the factory of the future?
9th September 2021

The journey to reaching digital resiliency: pursuing digital transformation initiatives to thrive despite the ongoing pandemic challenges. The pandemic has shaken the manufacturing and distribution... 


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Institute key in developing steel industry
13th August 2021 By: Anna Moross

Associations, such as the South African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC), allow for the further development of companies and the industry, as like-minded people are encouraged to share... 


ERP software provider SYSPRO gives employees a well-deserved 8000-hour break
11th August 2021

With burnout, anxiety and ongoing pandemic-related stress on the rise, SYSPRO, a global provider of industry-built ERP software, has encouraged staff members to take a well-deserved break by... 


Study finds a third of companies will retain hybrid working models
21st July 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The 'Digital Corporation in South Africa 2021' study, undertaken by technology market research firm World Wide Worx, shows that one-in-four medium-sized and large companies in South Africa are... 


SYSPRO 8 Supports Umfolozi Sugar Mill’s Digital Transformation Journey
1st June 2021

Company Profile Based in South Africa’s northern KwaZulu-Natal region, Umfolozi Sugar Mill (USM) was established in 1916 and is a leading producer of Very High Polarity (VHP) brown sugar for local... 


Gold Reef cuts downtime; benefits from access to real-time Data
3rd May 2021

Customer Profile Gold Reef Speciality Chemicals has been manufacturing adhesives for carpets and textiles for more than 40 years. Based in Durban, South Africa, the company has expanded its product... 


ISB Optimus expands client base as a SYSPRO partner
1st April 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ISB Optimus Based in Centurion, South Africa, ISB Optimus is a specialized professional services firm focused on helping organizations achieve world-class excellence through business... 


Marius Wessels
Marius Wessels
5th March 2021 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

This week we profile Marius Hendrik Wessels,professional services at SYSPRO Africa, an enterprise resource planning services provider 


Sandra Fraga appointed as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at SYSPRO

Fraga to enhance the customer experience journey by aligning global sales and marketing priorities SYSPRO, a global provider of industry-built enterprise resource planning (ERP) software,... 


Role of CFO crucial as manufacturing moves to Industry 4.0
26th November 2020 By: Schalk Burger

Research conducted by industrial enterprise software company Syspro reveals that the role of the CFO within the manufacturing sector will be crucial as the industry moves towards increased digital... 


Digital transformation no longer just a ‘nice-to-have’
18th September 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

There is an emerging digital awakening as the Covid-19 pandemic brings about the reality that digital transformation is no longer a nice-to-have, but rather a critical part of businesses’... 


How manufacturers can pivot from response to reconceptualization
9th September 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

By Kevin Dherman, SYSPRO Chief Innovation Officer Over the past few months, the impact of the pandemic has left many organizations with no choice but to scale back operations or shutdown... 


What leaders need to consider before implementing ERP
20th August 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

By JP van Loggerenberg, Chief Technology Officer at SYSPRO The conversation on digitalization has grown louder, and more urgent lately. Experts everywhere are telling CEOs, CTOs, and COOs that they... 


Learnings for manufacturers and distributors as we enter the era of invigoration
6th August 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

By Paulo de Matos, SYSPRO Chief Product Officer Over the last few weeks, the world has seen unprecedented interruption for most industries.  Trillions of dollars in value have been wiped out.... 


Nucleus Recognizes SYSPRO as Leader in 2020 Nucleus Research ERP Technology Value Matrix
13th July 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

SYSPRO, a leading global provider of ERP software, announced today that it has once again retained its position as a Leader in the 2020 Nucleus Research ERP Technology Value Matrix. For the report,... 


SYSPRO ERP Software Named in Capterra’s Top 20 Most Popular for Enterprise Resource Planning Software List
30th June 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

SYSPRO ERP Software Secures Top 10 Position on Coveted List SYSPRO, a global provider of industry-built enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, announced today that it has been named a top 20... 


TAKING STOCK OF THE SITUATION
The lockdown has provided a good opportunity for companies to check their ERP systems and ensure that they are being used properly and to their full potential
Manufacturers can use lockdown to fine-tune ERP
29th May 2020 By: Darren Parker

The priority for many manufacturers amid the Covid-19 lockdown involves “getting back to basics” in terms of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply chain management, says ERP systems... 


What manufacturers can do now to maintain continuity in the new normal
25th May 2020

Manufacturers and distributors are operating in intensely pressured times. Stats SA reported that manufacturing output contracted for the ninth consecutive month in February of 2020 with the full... 


Cloud computing in modern manufacturing
17th April 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

By JP van Loggerenberg, Chief Technology Officer, SYSPRO Today manufacturing is being transformed rapidly by changes in ICT, AI, robotics fields, Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), and increasingly... 


SYSPRO delivers improved usability and performance in their latest ERP Release
25th March 2020

SYSPRO, a global provider of industry-built ERP software, today announced enhancements to their latest ERP product offering which further extends SYSPRO’s leadership within the manufacturing and... 


Company upgrades its ERP for companies in food and bev industry
13th March 2020 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Software company SYSPRO is working on upgrades to its SYSPRO Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) version 8 including some additional functionalities suitable for two large consumer products... 


TERENCE MOOLMAN
Companies must have ongoing training initiatives to arm the workforce with the correct skills in an ever-changing world
Companies urged to tap IT skills concentrated in some regions
6th March 2020 By: Schalk Burger

Concentrations of high-level information technology (IT) skills in various regions worldwide can be tapped to provide expertise and overcome constraints in local talent pools for companies... 


Do things differently and gain competitive advantage
25th February 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As organisations become increasingly more complex, there are now more moving parts in your business than ever before. Interdepartmental flow has become vital for decision making, accounting systems... 


Minding the skills gap: Steps global organizations can take to replenish the talent pool and close the digital skills gap
10th February 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The global digital skills gap is growing at an exponential rate. According to the Coursera 2019 Global Skills Index, a whopping two thirds of the global population is falling behind in critical... 


Manufacturing trends for Africa in the decade to come
29th January 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As we enter the new decade, the only way African manufacturers can stay ahead of competitors and win the market in today’s quickly transforming environment is to embrace change. Those who wish to... 


Gain success, get to the root of customer dissatisfaction
15th January 2020

With an increasing focus on customer experience, companies need to see how their efforts are stacking up by measuring their Customer Experience (CX) success, says Mark Wilson, Managing Director at... 


Syspro customer cites digital transformation benefits gained from ERP deployment
19th September 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

SYSPRO, a global provider of industry-built ERP software, is receiving both customer acclaim and industry analyst recognition for new digital transformation capabilities in its latest ERP release.... 


SYSPRO retains Top 3 leader position in 2019 Nucleus Research ERP technology value matrix
10th September 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

SYSPRO, a leading global provider of ERP software, announced today that is has once again retained its position as a Leader in the 2019 Nucleus Research ERP Technology Value Matrix for the third... 


BETTER, FASTER FOOD PRODUCTION
The automation of mundane and repeatable tasks improves accuracy, drives efficiency and lowers risks
Innovation critical for survival
23rd August 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

Increasing consumer demands and changing trends have made planning around product life more difficult and, with increased regulations around quality and traceability, innovation is now critical for... 


South African enterprises slow to adopt AI – study
4th July 2019 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The technologies making up the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) have yet to be adopted enthusiastically by South African enterprises, a new research study, entitled ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution... 


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