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.
Competing for Technical Skills in a Global Market is the Emerging Talent Cold War
By Zandile Nyathi, Head of Human Resources: SPM Anyone working in HR today can feel a shift in the labour market, even before they see the numbers. You notice it when a strong technician resigns and the recruitment cycle drags on longer than it used to. You...
The 10 Most Common Causes of Material Waste on Technical Sites — and How to Avoid Them
By Mpho Selepe, Acting Logistics Manager: SPM Material waste rarely comes from one big mistake. It comes from small decisions that compound over time: an unclear scope, a rushed order, a part stored in the wrong place. On technical sites, these...
10 Things That Go Wrong on Sites Long Before a Failure Happens
By the SPM Sales Team When you work in sales in this industry, you get a front-row seat to the quiet issues that eventually turn into big problems. We speak to people across operations, maintenance, procurement, and engineering every week, and the stories...
