November 2019

Technology is changing the way business is conducted. While this may be the most obvious statement of the past decade, it’s amazing how many still fail to adapt. Businesses must be flexible and nimble, making changes where necessary, in order to survive. In South Africa, the advent of new technologies on businesses, large and small, is amazing to witness.

Take Secunda-based multi-disciplinary engineering firm, Prommac, for example. In 2016, training employees and bringing them up to speed with everything needed to manage sites was taking around four years. Today, following significant investments into modern technology, that timing is down to just two years. By using training videos, gamified testing, virtually reality and a host of other innovative methods, this business has made major efficiency improvements while other in the industry have remained stagnant. Chief Ecosystem Officer Jason English tells us more.

In Port Elizabeth, South African born and bred bike brand Momsen Bikes is looking at digital strategies and modern communication strategies to grow. By learning the very best manufacturing methods from industry leading businesses in Taiwan, CEO Victor Momsen has learnt how to design and create the best possible bikes for the SA off-road trails. The result – the brand has become very popular and is gaining traction in new market segments.

Western Cape hardware specialist, Brights Hardware, is currently bringing its entire catalogue online, and investing in digital technology so that customers can order and have products delivered effortlessly. While many are happy to sit and watch as foot traffic falls in stores, Brights is investing in its future by utilising technology.

These are just a few examples of fantastic businesses doing all the right things and November’s Enterprise Africa is packed full of inspiration.

Tell us how your company is, or is not, making the best use of technology. We’re online at @EnterpriseAfri1 or on LinkedIn.