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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:36:32 +0200</pubDate>
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	<title>How integrated production planning gives manufacturers more control</title>
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	<description>If you’re in manufacturing, you know that clarity equals control. Manufacturing control becomes difficult when production runs on spreadsheets, paper job cards, whiteboards, manual updates and memory. Production planning software gives manufacturers greater visibility on the shop floor.</description>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate>
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	<title>NtryMed debuts The Ordinary-style efficacy at accessible prices in SA</title>
	<link>https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ntrymed-debuts-the-ordinary-style-efficacy-at-accessible-prices-in-sa-390358a</link>
	<description>In South Africa's crowded skincare market, newly launched NtryMed stands out by offering scientifically developed skincare tailored for South Africans, focusing on accessible and proven solutions for daily skin health.</description>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate>
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	<title>Local manufacturer, Lesco leverages AI to protect, not replace, vulnerable workers</title>
	<link>https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/local-manufacturer-lesco-leverages-ai-to-protect-not-replace-vulnerable-workers-401759a</link>
	<description>A third-generation South African producer is demonstrating that technology may have a soul, despite the fact that the global narrative surrounding AI has frequently been characterised by the dread of job losses.</description>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate>
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	<title>Applications now open for Nando’s Hot Young Designer 2026</title>
	<link>https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/applications-now-open-for-nandos-hot-young-designer-2026-623971a</link>
	<description>Nando’s Hot Young Designer has officially opened applications for the 2026 edition of its talent search, inviting emerging South African designers to showcase their creativity through the design of a striking linear light concept.</description>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate>
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	<title>The human element: Driving excellence from the inside out</title>
	<link>https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-human-element-driving-excellence-from-the-inside-out-069435a</link>
	<description>For the second consecutive year, Isanti Glass has been certified as a Top Employer. This recognition reflects not only a people philosophy but a deliberate business strategy that strengthens operational resilience, performance and long-term competitiveness.</description>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate>
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	<title>Nothing here to "Chuckles" over says Woolworths</title>
	<link>https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nothing-here-to-chuckles-over-says-woolworths-392728a</link>
	<description>Woolworths has dismissed media reports that its iconic Chuckles brand was at risk. The reports surfaced last week following reports that the product’s manufacturer had entered liquidation.</description>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
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	<title>Modernising the factory floor through data-driven BPO</title>
	<link>https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/modernising-the-factory-floor-through-data-driven-bpo-958404a</link>
	<description>Walk into many South African factories or warehouses today and you’ll still see it: clipboards, paper printouts, handwritten notes, and supervisors walking the floor trying to piece together what’s happening in real time.</description>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
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	<title>1 visit, 5 shows: How manufacturers can reduce risk and improve performance in real working conditions</title>
	<link>https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/one-visit-five-shows-how-manufacturers-can-reduce-risk-and-improve-performance-in-real-working-conditions-625101a</link>
	<description>Manufacturers in South Africa are under pressure to do more than just maintain output. They must manage safety, meet compliance requirements, control costs, and keep operations running without interruption. The challenge is not a lack of solutions. It is knowing which ones work in real environments.</description>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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	<title>Social media-driven trends influencing supplements in 2026</title>
	<link>https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/social-media-driven-trends-influencing-supplements-in-2026-958854a</link>
	<description>Grand View Research forecasts that the South African dietary supplement market will expand at a CAGR of 9.9% from 2025 to 2030. In 2024, the market was valued at approximately $1.06 billion, largely driven by South Africans' proactive approach to managing their health.</description>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
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	<title>Mattel Inc reveals leadership appointments for its EMEA commercial operations</title>
	<link>https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mattel-inc-reveals-leadership-appointments-for-its-emea-commercial-operations-281147a</link>
	<description>In order to improve and develop the company's commercial operating model in ways that allow for increased focus, agility, and accountability, Mattel Inc., toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most recognisable brand portfolios in the world, has announced leadership appointments for its EMEA commercial organisation.</description>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate>
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