RSPH News Archive
How to Avoid Being the Next Food-Safety Scandal – by James Wood
One of SA’s largest food manufacturers recently found itself battling to save its reputation (not to mention its biggest customers) following the Listeriosis outbreak in one of their factories. This scandal could have happened to anybody in the Food Manufacturing Industry. Time and time again we hear stories of workers altering sell-by and slaughter dates on packages, as well as mixing old and new produce. At the very least, companies caught committing these kinds of practices will have the terms of their deals to supply the main supermarkets renegotiated aggressively, and in the worst case they could lose the contracts altogether.
Manufacturing Turnaround – Why Is It Critical for SA?
How to Get It Going Today! – by Ian Huntly
22 May 2018 – Industrialised countries across the world have been realising that a vibrant manufacturing sector is an essential part of their economy and the value chain creates huge amounts of wealth for the citizens. It is essential to the social fabric of the economy. Manufacturing, together with mining and agriculture, are the only industries with 10-times or greater multiplier effect on the economy. Agriculture, agri-processing and capital goods manufacturing, despite their small direct share of the total GDP, remain critically important sectors in the South African economy.
AI and BPM: The Next Step to Process Innovation – by Dilley Naidoo
8 March 2018 – “Any attempt to become more competitive can be fraught with risks and challenges, but it can also pose opportunities,” – so says Dilley Naidoo, Director at Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings. “To stay competitive, companies need to be fast. They need flexibility and agility to rapidly change their practices and mature their business processes.”
Innovative businesses are deploying new business models, through processes which deliver superior value for customers, employees and shareholders.
New B-BBEE Group Formed to Accelerate SA Transformation Shortcomings
30 January 2018 – RSPH (Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings) has partnered with Madala & Associates to create a B-BBEE Level 2 Partnership. In addition Madala & Associates CEO, Dilley Naidoo, has been appointed business development director at RSPH.
RSPH is a distributor and implementer of specialised management software and business process consultancy services, while Madala & Associates is a majority black female-owned BB-BEE Level 1 company whose primary objective is one of investing, adding value, and creating long-term sustainable businesses that contribute to overall skilled job creation, capacitation and business education in South Africa.
Journey to Manufacturing Excellence – SA Excellence Movement
10 November 2017 – At an event hosted on Tuesday by the South African Excellence Movement, attendees from all industry sectors were introduced to some of the country’s top leaders, who provided independent business leaders with insight on how to lead effectively in turbulent economic conditions. Members of the South African Excellence Movement include Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings (RSPH), the CSIR, JCCI, SAQI, CGF, IBM and Madala & Associates.
Aptean Drives Efficiencies for Process Manufacturers with MES and EAM Integration – by Ian Huntly
9 October 2017 – Aptean, a leading provider of mission critical enterprise software solutions to more than 7,000 customers worldwide, has integrated its Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solution with its Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solution. Aptean is represented by Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings (RSPH) in the South and Sub Saharan African region.
Journey to Manufacturing Excellence – SA Excellence Movement
10 November 2017 – At an event hosted on Tuesday by the South African Excellence Movement, attendees from all industry sectors were introduced to some of the country’s top leaders, who provided independent business leaders with insight on how to lead effectively in turbulent economic conditions. Members of the South African Excellence Movement include Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings (RSPH), the CSIR, JCCI, SAQI, CGF, IBM and Madala & Associates.
Aptean Drives Efficiencies for Process Manufacturers with MES and EAM Integration – by Ian Huntly
9 October 2017 – Aptean, a leading provider of mission critical enterprise software solutions to more than 7,000 customers worldwide, has integrated its Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solution with its Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solution. Aptean is represented by Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings (RSPH) in the South and Sub Saharan African region.
When Food Manufacturing is Dangerous to People and Manufacturers’ Reputations – by Jack Payne, Aptean
29 September 2017 – An estimated 17 million Europeans suffer from food allergies, and the numbers are growing. Reactions can range from mild responses, such as a rash or an upset stomach, to severe symptoms including trouble breathing, chest pain and loss of consciousness. Food and beverage manufacturers must adapt to this new regulatory problem.
National Quality Week Business Excellence Seminar – by Ian Huntly
23 November 2015 – The Business Excellence Seminar directed at business owners, CEOs and quality managers was held at Valverde Eco Hotel on 12 November, and was aimed at introducing business leaders to the latent benefits of using the right processes, while engendering an attitude of quality as the proven means to achieving better profits, rapid business growth and ultimately – lasting success.
Manufacturing Accelerator Programme (MAPtm) Signs Trade Agreements with ISDA and Transnet – by Ian Huntly
17 November 2015 – As an integral part of the Netherlands Economic Trade Mission to South Africa, the Manufacturing Accelerator Programme (MAPtm) hosted a round table at the `House of the Future’ at the Turbine Hall in Newtown. Guests included executive officers of state-owned companies, Dutch-owned companies in SA. and selected representatives of the visiting Dutch delegation. The initiative, held in conjunction with the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), encouraged delegates to discuss their challenges and wishlists for potential cooperation and assistance from the Dutch government, and from each other in terms of stimulating both economies.
NI-Foundry Implements MAPtm to Improve Production Capabilities – by Ian Huntly
15 November 2016 – Naledi Inhlanganiso (Pty) Ltd, aka NI-Foundry, has commissioned Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings and Isah BV to implement MAPtm (Manufacturing Accelerator Programme) as a Core Manufacturing Business System to improve and increase their production capabilities.
Streamlining business processes, particularly in the factory, was a priority for NI-Foundry. Pieter du Plessis, CEO of NI-Foundry said MAPtm’s Make-To-Order manufacturing system was the preferred option to address the company’s challenges and to streamline these processes.
Netherlands Match-Making Mission – by Ian Huntly
17 November 2015 – As an integral part of the Netherlands Economic Trade Mission to South Africa, the Manufacturing Accelerator Programme (MAPtm) hosted a round table at the `House of the Future’ at the Turbine Hall in Newtown. Guests included executive officers of state-owned companies, Dutch-owned companies in SA. and selected representatives of the visiting Dutch delegation. The initiative, held in conjunction with the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), encouraged delegates to discuss their challenges and wishlists for potential cooperation and assistance from the Dutch government, and from each other in terms of stimulating both economies.
