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Achieving manufacturing agility in the face of constant global uncertainty

By Industry Contributor 4 June 2025

SYSPRO's Jaco Maritz explains why today's manufacturers need resilience, agility and a capacity for rapid decision-making. FULL STORY >

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How Industry 5.0 is changing manufacturing – and what that looks like for African manufacturers

By Industry Contributor 3 June 2025

SYSPRO's Johan du Toit unpacks the major tech trends that are shaping a new era of manufacturing. FULL STORY >

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Adoption of AI in Manufacturing - A look into trends, strategies and challenges

By Industry Contributor 5 May 2025

Kevin Dherman discusses how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the manufacturing industry by helping it make better decisions, keep machines running smoothly, and ensure top-notch quality. FULL STORY >

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SYSPRO unveils essential insights to drive growth in manufacturing and distribution sectors

By Staff Writer 2 April 2025

SYSPRO has released new research to support executives in mid-sized organisations considering the value of implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in their business. FULL STORY >

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Key Trends Driving the Manufacturing Sector in 2025

By Industry Contributor 30 January 2025

As we look toward 2025, Africa’s manufacturing sector is poised for transformation. Mark Wilson, Chief Revenue Officer at SYSPRO explains. FULL STORY >

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Embracing the Future - The Benefits of 4IR and 5IR in Manufacturing

By Industry Contributor 12 December 2024

Mark Wilson, CEO of SYSPRO EMEA & APAC, explores the latest trends in manufacturing, highlighting how Industry 4.0 (4IR) and the emerging Industry 5.0 (5IR) are transforming the sector. FULL STORY >

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SYPRO: Manufacturing CFOs shifting focus to operational resilience

By Staff Writer 17 April 2024

SYSPRO has unveiled the findings from its third annual Global CFO Survey, which details how the role of the CFO is evolving. FULL STORY >

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How private 5G can unlock the promise of industrial AI

By Industry Contributor 7 March 2024

Red Hat's Kelly Swift explains why manufacturers need advanced connectivity that neither on-site cabling or ethernet can provide, and why private 5G holds the answer to enabling greater operational efficiency. FULL STORY >

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The power of regular ERP system updates for manufacturers

By Industry Contributor 3 October 2023

Marius Wessels, Manager: Professional Services for SYSPRO Africa discusses the importance of ERP systems in the manufacturing space and the various benefits of updating and upgrading these systems, as manufacturers are vulnerable to... FULL STORY >

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Technology enables inspection and detection for food and beverage manufacturers

By Industry Contributor 15 August 2023

Johan du Toit, Strategic Sales Executive for SYSPRO Africa discusses how technology can enable inspection and detection for food and beverage manufacturers. FULL STORY >

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How ERP can make packaging and F&B manufacturing more sustainable

By Industry Contributor 2 December 2022

Technology such as ERP can assist packaging manufacturers to reduce their waste along the value chain and become more sustainable in the process. Doug Hunter, Manager: Customer and Ecosystem Enablement at Syspro explains. FULL STORY >

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4 recalibration tactics to drive growth for manufacturers and distributors

By Industry Contributor 11 November 2022

Jaco Maritz, the recently appointed Global Chief Executive Officer of SYSPRO, shares four tactics that will be essential to drive growth for manufacturers and distributors. FULL STORY >

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Sustainable and efficient manufacturing key to our future food security

By Industry Contributor 1 November 2022

Mark Wilson from SYSPRO unpacks the complexities of food security in South Africa, and the critical role manufacturing has to play. FULL STORY >

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Eight ways edge computing can future-proof your organisation

By Industry Contributor 25 July 2022

Processing intelligent data for real-time decision-making is the next frontier for infrastructure evolution, says Andy Rowland, Head of Digital Manufacturing, BT. FULL STORY >

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Unlocking the value of data to drive business intelligence

By Industry Contributor 10 June 2022

Mark Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, SYSPRO EMEA explains how manufacturers can obtain visibility across the entire operations and collect accurate real-time data to make data-driven decisions that drive the factory of the future. FULL STORY >

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