Marketing is an important part of doing business. The majority of businesses cannot survive without marketing efforts. Marketing can be defined as the activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that value customers, clients, partners, and society at large. In the 21st century, digital…
When the world grapples with the aftermath of a natural disaster, a domestic terrorist attack, or a global pandemic, brands may need to “pause” their marketing efforts. Read the room properly so as not to appear selfish, tone-deaf, or opportunistic. It’s beautiful when they nail it. If they don’t, the…
Supply chains around the globe are recovering after the major disruptions that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused. With this recovery comes evolution and new processes that aim to improve and fix issues within global supply chains. Because of this, businesses in the supply chain will need professionals with new…
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about major, unprecedented supply chain disruptions. This has led to many manufacturers finding short-term solutions to fixing the disruptions. This entails planning for longer lead times or filling up their supplies. One of the major issues has become a lack of visibility regarding their suppliers’ operations.
Gone are the days when brands became household icons overnight, and now, marketers are looking for new ways to connect with potential customers. Over the years, consumers have developed entirely new and more sophisticated shopping habits. Mass marketing peaked ten years ago when advertising opportunities were limited to targeted and…
In recent years, the resilience of the e-commerce supply chain has been tested like never before. One of the biggest challenges has been the Covid-19 pandemic, which has resulted in prolonged lockdowns and disruptions worldwide. The issue of global supply chains has received a lot of attention recently. Consumers have…
Nando’s highly profitable restaurant franchise has grown steadily since its inception in South Africa in 1987. Today, the chain has over 1,000 stores worldwide and trades in over 20 countries. For many, Nando’s epitomises smart marketing in South Africa. The brand’s hilarious advertising and social media presence have made many…
The COVID-19 pandemic caused major disruptions within supply chains and worsened issues supply chains had already been facing. This year, supply chains have had to work towards recovering from the pandemic and reaching stability. This has affected the supply chain trends for 2023. Other factors affecting the trends are inflation,…
Digital marketing is the future of marketing and continues to grow each year. According to a Forrester report, globally, the digital marketing sector will spend over R2,5 trillion. Although brands and marketers are placing more importance and money on digital marketing, there are still certain mistakes being made that are…
According to the 2022 State of Supply Chain Sustainability report, there has been a focus on the environmental factors associated with supply chain sustainability. Factors like climate change mitigation and natural resource/biodiversity conservation have received the most attention. Supply chains are known to negatively affect sustainability efforts Supply chains…
