INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Industry insights, operational perspectives and industry commentary from the SPM team on infrastructure, maintenance, logistics, project execution and the realities shaping industrial environments.
Growth Into a New Market Begins Before the First Opportunity
By Sydney Mabalayo, Strategy and Business Development Director, Southern Power Maintenance Companies often become interested in a new market because they can see activity there. Investment is increasing, projects are being announced, and tenders are beginning...
A Full Schedule Is Not the Same as Available Capacity
By Maria Mothibedi, Head of Operations at Southern Power Maintenance You can put ten jobs into a calendar and make them all fit. The dates line up, teams are assigned, and each deadline looks manageable. Then two projects need the same supervisor, a call-out...
When Pre-Sales Support Becomes Unpaid Project Work
By Nhlanhla Nkomo, Head of Sales at Southern Power Maintenance Unpaid project work can begin with a reasonable request for more information before a supplier is appointed. The Sales team wants to keep the opportunity moving, so the technical team reviews the...
