MARK WILSON (On-Par Strategist)
Mark Wilson is the Managing Director of SYSPRO Africa, who defines and oversees the go-to-market and channel strategies, identifies key growth areas and develops new partnerships across the continent.
Mark believes strongly in a customer-centric approach and the importance of recognising and understanding a customer’s specific business needs. He believes in doing this through nurturing long-term sustainable business relationships – ultimately bringing value to the business by allowing it to be more strategic.
In his quiet time, Mark enjoys playing golf and supporting his two kids on the sports field.
Manufacturing remains a critical force for both developed and developing countries, however, its role is changing and could play an even greater role in stimulating economies through the adoption of innovative technology. But the reality is that many manufacturing processes are still transitioning from traditional to modern practices that largely incorporate automation.
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Topics:
ERP for Manufacturing,
ERP and Technology,
ERP and Digitization
Imagine increasing productivity and accelerating user engagement through one single platform, a platform that’s easy to use, personalized, fosters collaboration and empowers users in their daily operations. Too good to be true? It isn’t, the future is here with SYSPRO 8, the ultimate innovative Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
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Topics:
ERP systems,
ERP and Technology,
ERP and Digitization,
ERP Upgrades,
Maintaining/Upgrading ERP
The rapid pace of today’s business means that relevant skills are becoming outdated more quickly than ever before. This naturally creates challenges for companies that are trying to innovate and achieve growth.
In fact, a PwC report shows that 98 percent of South African CEOs are worried about the availability of key skills within their organizations. And this growing skills gap extends beyond highly sought-after tech skills.
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Topics:
Education,
Training and Certification,
ERP and Technology,
ERP Education,
Return on Investment
The echoes of Auld Lang Syne had barely faded before news headlines started to warn us that 2019 would be another year of tough breaks, particularly where businesses are concerned.
Globally – the outlook is bleak, with markets across the globe under significant economic stress. In the face of increasing trade tensions and the tightening of financial conditions, the world is braced for a tense time in the New Year ahead.
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Topics:
ERP and Technology
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) has always been key to helping businesses make better-informed business decisions, but thanks to a year of digital advancements, the software’s ability to dramatically impact decision-making has advanced considerably.
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Topics:
Digital Business and ERP
It’s no secret South Africa has been a little slow on the uptake of emerging technology like robotics and machine learning. But all this is about to change as local companies prepare to disrupt or be disrupted.
Digital transformation is rapidly headed our way and those that don’t respond will find themselves in crisis.
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Topics:
ERP for Manufacturing
There are few professionals who could say that missing a deadline in a strictly controlled work schedule would end in disaster – the kind of disaster that could result with the end customer in hospital.
But as a food and beverage specialist this is your day-to-day reality.
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Topics:
ERP for Manufacturing