The global manufacturing sector faces a multifaceted challenge: balancing economic growth with environmental responsibility. A paradigm shift is taking place in manufacturing, with sustainable manufacturing practices no longer being a peripheral concern but a central...
Gender transformation appears to be a hot topic in 2024 with an explosion of LinkedIn posts about women trailblazers and a fanfare of colourful coverage of gender inclusivity initiatives. While this spotlight is necessary, it tends to cast a shadow on the reality....
The narrative of Lean in manufacturing has long been synonymous with efficiency and waste reduction. Rooted in the Toyota Production System, its principles have shaped operations management across industries. However, as we navigate through evolving market demands,...
What does the Future of Manufacturing look like? Will factories comprise only Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled robots? Will supply chains be managed through an Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) technology that seamless links all production steps between and...
By Dr Lisa Kinnear, Academic Director, TWIMS For the past 3 days I have had the privilege of spending time in conversation with a group of women leaders from the manufacturing sector in our Women as Manufacturing Leaders’ Programme at the Toyota Wessels Institute for...
Established by the Toyota SA Education Trust, TWIMS is a not-for-profit initiative dedicated to developing manufacturing executives in Africa. TWIMS is an open institution, welcoming students from all industries and backgrounds. The future of manufacturing will likely...
