Manufacturing

The Concrete Manufacturers Association (CMA) is the primary representative of the precast concrete industry.  Now in its 44th year, it initiates standards in close cooperation with StanSA and collaborates with its members in developing new products and services. The Association was recently restructured into three operating divisions (insert division visual) Infrastructure, Building and Quality. 

The South African government is well aware of the importance of developing the economy, creating employment and attracting foreign investment. To make these goals a reality, there are grants and assistance programmes available from the government and associated organisations that can get your business off the ground and expanding. Unlike a loan, a grant is an award of money that is non-repayable. While the government is one of the best sources of grants, its selection criteria is strict and paperwork intensive, and the receiving business is obligated to spend the funds in a manner specified by the provider.

A poor location or a poorly negotiated lease can cripple a wonderful business. Every business has its own location criteria. In this session, you will define your criteria, learn how to select the right location, create a site model, and recognize the important aspects of a lease agreement. Learn about how to choose the right location for your business, choose from leasing vs purchasing options, and download the commercial leasing checklist here.

NAAMSA - The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa - is an important source of information about the motor industry in sub-Saharan Africa. After 50 years of being the official body representing new vehicle manufacturers, it is now going through major changes in line with the transformation of the industry. The NAAMSA membership base now includes major importers and distributors of new vehicles as well as local manufacturers and assemblers, making it the pre-eminent organisation for all franchise holders marketing vehicles in South Africa.

Production planning is “the administrative process that takes place within a manufacturing business and that involves making sure that sufficient raw materials, staff and other necessary items are procured and ready to create finished products according to the schedule specified”, as defined by the Business Dictionary. Are you a manufacturing firm? If so, you will need a production plan to ensure that you have all the inputs for production ready at the right time to meet your product demand. Learn why production planning is important and the main steps involved in the production planning and controlling process.

Since 1969, the SABS Design Institute has been dedicated to human-centered design, which has the potential to stimulate growth in South Africa’s manufacturing industry. Focusing on the country’s design capabilities, it has become an agent for change and facilitated valuable socio-economic development. The Institute translates research & development and invention into sustainable economic opportunities, while creating a general awareness of design.