From Creamer Media in Johannesburg, this is the Real Economy Report.

Sashnee Moodley:
Transnet showcased their diesel-powered TransAfrica locomotive, as well as a range of other products and initiatives, at an investor’s event held in June, at their production facility in Pretoria. Simone Liedtke tells us more.

Simone Liedtke:
Transnet, a company which has been in the making for more than a hundred years, has implemented various initiatives over this period in order to streamline efficiencies and improve operations. Transnet’s chief advanced manufacturing officer tells us a little bit more.

Transnet Chief Advanced Manufacturing Officer, Thamsanqa Jiyane:
 

Simone Liedtke:
Currently, however, Transnet is identifying and evaluating “smarter solutions” to achieve operation and business objectives.

Transnet Chief Advanced Manufacturing Officer, Thamsanqa Jiyane:
 

Simone Liedtke:
He further enthuses that Transnet’s products are African, from cradle to grave, and that Transnet is able to support clients as well as reduce the total cost of ownership.

Transnet Chief Advanced Manufacturing Officer, Thamsanqa Jiyane:

Simone Liedtke:
Transnet, however, consists of five divisions for operating and manufacturing – All of which implement the Market Demand Strategy (MDS) which will “significantly boost infrastructure development, job creation and investment in South Africa and expose the country to a host of international trading possibilities.”

Transnet Chief Advanced Manufacturing Officer, Thamsanqa Jiyane:
 

Sashnee Moodley:
Other news making headlines:
Mobile solution launched to great effect

Specialist business and project management consultancy SSG Consulting has introduced its newly developed mobile application (app) for its KEY360 management software.
SSG Consulting CEO Steven Golding

Sashnee Moodley:
That’s Creamer Media’s Real Economy Report. Join us again next week for more news and insight into South Africa’s real economy.