At BMA, we're committed to driving competitiveness and growth across industries. Our Principal Consultant, Sean Mercer, recently shared key learnings from our latest interventions in the manufacturing sector at the LSF roundtable discussion held on Wednesday, 21 August. Sean highlighted a critical technical skills gap at the macro industry level, emphasising that skills development is essential to enhancing industry competitiveness. He also noted the potential to apply our methodologies across various industries and sectors, creating opportunities to expand and replicate our work in other manufacturing sectors. Read more about it here: https://zurl.co/Dd2e
BMA
Business Consulting and Services
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 4,155 followers
We grow manufacturing profitably and sustainably.
About us
For over two decades our methodologies and tools have supported the growth and development of industrial sectors. We have worked with over 300 enterprises, from multinationals to small manufacturers, and are trusted by governments and international development agencies to deliver real impact. With offices in Durban (Head Office) and Cape Town, as well as affiliates and strategic partners in Denmark, Hungary, India, Thailand and the USA we are well positioned to deliver services to a growing client base.
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http://www.bmanalysts.com
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- Industry
- Business Consulting and Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Strategy Development, Industry Research and Policy, Benchmarking: Competitiveness Assessment, Benchmarking: Monitoring and Evaluation, Clustering: Sector development clusters, Clustering: Supply chain development, Training, Localisation Optimisation, Value chain development, Skills development, Manufacturing, Diagnostics, Supply chain development, SME development, Strategy analysis, Chemicals industry, Automotive industry, Clothing & textile industry, Furniture industry, and Food & beverage industry
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The House, Bellevue Campus
5 Bellevue Road
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 3610, ZA
Employees at BMA
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Testimonial from a high potential furniture SME who connected with lead enterprises and unlocked commercial opportunities through the Accelerator Programme: "Being here has been a roller coaster ride, and winning is truly amazing. Today's victory demonstrates that we are on an accelerated path towards achieving our vision and mission much sooner than I had hoped. I am incredibly grateful for this programme." Mikhael Benefeldt, Marketing & Sales Director of Teak & Tuft
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We’ve got big news to share. We are incredibly pleased to announce Toyota Tsusho Africa (TTAF), a subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Ogihara (Thailand) Corporation and Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) have launched a joint venture in South Africa to boost local automotive parts and manufacturing. The announcement was made this week at the construction site of the future plant at Dube Trade Port in Durban. The new partnership is poised to significantly add to local manufacturing with the production of small to medium stamped parts for TSAM. Production is set to commence in July 2025 with an investment injection of over R1.1 billion into the production of essential manufacturing components. This strategic partnership will not only raise TSAM’s local procurement ratio by 2%, translating to an estimated R700 million in annual spend, but will also drive significant job creation, with 250 new jobs expected by 2026. This collaboration exemplifies our commitment to localisation and underscores the possibilities for growth and development in the KZN province. The future looks bright and we are continuing to do our part in leading the way towards an even stronger South Africa. Read more about the new developments here: https://brnw.ch/21wM1Kl
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🎯 Make Autos Attractive - Supporting Supplier Development in the Automotive Sector This morning I had some big shoes to fill, in facilitating a conversation with a leading Black Industrialist, during our naamsa | The Automotive Business Council Make Autos Attractive Masterclass in honour of Brand Pretorius. It was a great discussion with Andre Swaartbooi from Acoustex (Pty) Ltd. He shared his journey in supporting the growth of a world class South African Tier 1 company and helped us "debunk" some common misconceptions about localisation and supplying into OEM value chains. We also had some incredible insights from Meghan King of BMA, showcasing the extensive value derived from industrial clustering and developing an ecosystem of support for emerging industrialists. Andre Swartbooi My sincerest thanks for joining us and sharing invaluable insights. I think you can tell I enjoyed our conversation 😅 Shoutout to our esteemed Programme Director Tshetlhe Litheko for steering a meaningful conversation. We still have one more Masterclass in the series, and I hope to catch you all there. #ForTheLoveOfAutos Mikel MABASA
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"A smarter approach would distinguish between industrial policy, institutional capacity to execute industrial policy, and meddling. We should accept that we need industrial policy and not throw all eight industry master plans out of the window." - Jake Morris https://lnkd.in/dDHvdJBS
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Our market-led methodology supports growth, as manufacturers are supported to supply into the markets that need them. Here is a testimonial Mr Price Home who participated in the @EFC Accelerator Programme: "The most exciting thing about today was the level of presentations. This event has really stepped up its game, and it has been incredible to see the talent and passion out there. It's wonderful to see so many young people with a passion for manufacturing, especially given how challenging this industry can be. I have so much respect for those who put themselves out there, and the bravery it takes to manufacture in this country is truly commendable. I'm excited to get in touch with some of these businesses.“ Lucy Mullins, Resource Director at Mr Price Home
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We are excited to share that our Director Meghan King will be speaking at the Auto Masterclass, where she will be sharing valuable insights on learnings from automotive clusters.
Join Us for an Insightful Auto Masterclass! Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024 Supporting Supplier Development in the South African Automotive Sector The South African Automotive Plan (SAAM 2035) aims to derive 25% of the sector’s value addition from Black-owned businesses. However, businesses seeking to enter or expand in the automotive value chain often face high financial and technical barriers. In our third instalment of the naamsa Make Autos Attractive Masterclass series, we will: Showcase a successful Black-owned Tier 1 supplier that has successfully navigated the localisation ecosystem. Highlight opportunities for emerging suppliers in regional and national cluster development programmes. Profile commercial funding opportunities in the automotive sector. Register now and secure your spot in the Make Autos Attractive | Auto Masterclasses! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired by the leaders shaping the future of the automotive sector! For more info and registration; https://lnkd.in/dm4bzWBb #AutoMasterclass #SAAutoWeek #ElectroMobility #WeArenaamsa #mobilityMATTERS #AutolyticsBank #naamsaDreamsAcademy #naamsaMGOZI
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🚀 Watch Bell Equipment’s Lean Transformation Discover how Bell Equipment is championing efficiency and sustainability in their relentless War on Waste. From dedicated floor operators to visionary Directors, every team member has played a crucial role in this remarkable Lean journey. 🎥 Watch the video to see how Bell Equipment is setting new industry standards:
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Building a Localisation Roadmap for Retailers Many clothing retailers recognise the commercial value of shortening lead times by sourcing products locally. However, increasing local sourcing isn't simple—it requires a clear strategy. Our VCX team has developed a structured approach that’s helped several retailers create a multi-year localisation roadmap, which enables retailers to plan local sourcing in terms of product, volume and timing, identify obstacles, and provide enough demand visibility to encourage suppliers to invest in the necessary capacity, machinery and skills to meet the retailer’s need. #LocalSourcing #RetailStrategy #CapacityBuilding
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