Programme:  

Smart Manufacturing for Industry 4.0

Building the capacity of South African manufacturers in priority sub-sectors (e.g., automotive, mining and metals machinery, petrochemicals) with practical action frameworks and digital tools to strengthen operational excellence and competitiveness. It enables responsible Industry 4.0 adoption using IoT, AI and automation to unlock real-time insights, improve efficiency, reduce downtime and strengthen quality.

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Impact Statement: Driving South Africa's manufacturing competitiveness by accelerating the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies and globally recognised frameworks thereby strengthening supply chains, building digital capabilities, and ensuring the sector remains a credible player in the global economy.

Manufacturing 4.0 Readiness Initiative (M4RI) 

A collaborative initiative leveraging the World Economic Forum's Lighthouse OS methodology to help mining sector manufacturers benchmark their digital maturity, adopt Industry 4.0 technologies, and accelerate their journey toward globally competitive advanced manufacturing.

The Lighthouse Operating System: Driving Responsible Transformation 

Report 

Global Value Chains Outlook 2026: Orchestrating Corporate and National Agility   

Report

Our Programmes
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Smart Manufacturing for Industry 4.0 

Building the capacity of South African manufacturers in priority sub-sectors (e.g., automotive, mining and metals machinery, petrochemicals) with practical action frameworks and digital tools to strengthen operational excellence and competitiveness. It enables responsible Industry 4.0 adoption using IoT, AI and automation to unlock real-time insights, improve efficiency, reduce downtime and strengthen quality.

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Transforming Industrial and Mineral Ecosystems
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Advanced Energy Solutions

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