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How manufacturers can increase their ROI by moving to performance-based trade terms
[Sane Mdlalose] For any consumer goods manufacturer, the topic of trade terms and trade investment is often an uncomfortable one. Over time, trade terms have increased but the relative returns for the manufacturer have not been felt, therefore resulting in terms that don't drive strategy... read


Banking & Finance
PIC reveals concern over Lewis auditor

Ann Crotty

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) voted against the reappointment of PwC as furniture retailer Lewis's external auditors at last year's annual general meeting and questioned the firm's expertise... read
PIC takes a stand on audit independence

Ann Crotty

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC), the largest investor on the JSE, is questioning the independence of Pick n Pay Stores director Hugh Herman... read
Green Sustainability
Probio clinches environmental award
Probio is to receive the Certificate of Merit in The Climate Change Award category of the annual Eco-Logic Awards for its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions using the Probio Bokashi Composting System... read
Health & Safety
Rentokil offers expert advice on rodent control after plague-infected rat found in Tembisa rubbish dump

Issued by Rentokil Initial

The seasonal increase in rodent numbers is currently being exacerbated in the Johannesburg area by the ongoing Pikitup strike, which has meant that garbage is going uncollected in Johannesburg for a fifth week... read
Manufacturing
GTM outlines the importance of testing in electronic manufacturing
There's undeniably opportunity in consumer and industry electronics, given the staggering size of the market for TV sets, telephone systems, computers, smart metering, vehicle tracking and much else besides. At the same time, electronic manufacturing is a highly competitive industry with exacting standards for reliability and performance, and the need to reduce out-of-the-box and field failures is paramount... read
Retailers
Strike over outsourcing could hurt Shoprite

Colleen Goko

Shoprite faces a crisis in its Gauteng operations after workers at its Centurion distribution centre downed tools on Monday over issues of outsourcing and pay... read
Shopfitting
A new way of looking at retail fixturing and merchandising

Issued by Shopfitting Depot

Interior and speciality retail designers now have a unique opportunity to view an extensive range of options and discuss their specific needs and requirements with a team of professional designers... read
Business
Do it yourself or do it together?

Amandine Robin

It's time to adopt a sharing attitude... read
Jobs offered
Warehouse Manager - Johannesburg
Lumoss Mouldings requires the skills of an experienced warehouse manager. Must have a min of 15 years' experience as a warehouse manager in non food FMCG market. Read more >>





New events to diarise
The 5th Customer Experience Management Africa Summit - 17 Aug 2016 to 18 Aug 2016, Cape Town
Advisory Panel member Eddie Moyce, Chief CX Officer, MTN highlights the Human element of CXM at the 5th Customer Experience Management Africa Summit in 17 - 18 August 2016. Register now. Read more >>



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Selling skills
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Client service/customer care
BDCE Pty Ltd - 14 Apr 2016, Pretoria | 17 May 2016, Durban | 17 May 2016, Bloemfontein


Effective team leadership
AO Development - 18 Apr 2016 to 19 Apr 2016, Johannesburg


PFMA supply chain management bid adjudication comm
Enterprises at University of Pretoria - 18 Apr 2016 to 20 Apr 2016, Pretoria


Product recall crisis management
The Reputation Go-to Guy - 3 May 2016, Johannesburg


Brandlove customer experience foundation course
Brandlove - 26 May 2016 to 27 May 2016, Cape Town | 21 Jul 2016 to 22 Jul 2016, Johannesburg


Course in Customer Experience Management
Enterprises University of Pretoria - 7 Jun 2016 to 10 Jun 2016, Johannesburg


African Stomach Trade Industry Conference 2016
Ntsiki Business and IT International (Paty) Ltd. - 5 Aug 2016, Cape Town


China Homelife Fair
31 Aug 2016 to 2 Sep 2016, Johannesburg


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