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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a passing trend; it is reshaping industrial operations at every level. Nowhere is this transformation more visible than in the maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supply chain, where AI is driving efficiency, predictive […]

With Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 just around the corner, Mike Wilson, Chief Automation Officer at the Manufacturing Technology Centre, explains why robotics innovation is key to productivity, resilience and long-term packaging sector growth – and why a cultural shift

Solutions shown on stand R110 are engineered to suit the industry’s needs and to simplify and demystify the labelling process Sovereign Labelling Machines is exhibiting a line-up of tailor-made labelling solutions on stand R110 at Packaging innovations & Empack 2026. These

Today’s executives are under immense pressure to build strong, motivated teams while keeping the organisation stable and performing at its best. But with changing economic conditions and increasing demands on employees, achieving this balance has never been more challenging. According

Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 brings the future of packaging to life with new zones, breakthrough technologies, and expert-led experiences designed to inspire, inform, and connect every stage of the supply chain. What’s next for the packaging industry? Every year,

Braintree believes partnerships are essential to creating ecosystems that benefit everyone. South Africa’s small and medium enterprise (SME) business closed off the last half of 2025 with a paradox. On one hand, they’re expected to be the country’s job creation

We are standing at the edge of a new cybersecurity frontier, shaped by quantum computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the ever-expanding Internet of Things (IoT). It’s exciting, no doubt, but also a little daunting. Traditional perimeter-based defences are no longer

South African businesses are past the experimentation phase with AI. The conversation has shifted from curiosity to capability. The real question facing CEOs and operations leaders now is not whether AI will be adopted, but who will build it, govern

As South Africa enters 2026 with GDP growth forecast at just 1.5% to 1.8%, businesses that rely on the movement of goods are preparing for yet another year of transformative change. Shifts in technology, geopolitics, climate impact and customer expectations

January is often described as the longest month of the year, not because of its days but because of the pressure it places on already-stretched household budgets. After the festive season spending, families face a surge of unavoidable expenses: school