Transforming maintenance from a grudge purchase to a strategic investment
With South Africans enjoying a break from load shedding since March, one of my colleagues recently commented: “Maintenance is the reason our lights are now working.” Properly planned maintenance schedules across power-generating units are clearly contributing to Eskom’s current success rate. Despite the obvious link between maintenance and improved service or product delivery, I have noticed in industry that there is still a tendency to view maintenance as a ‘grudge purchase’ …
Introducing Pragma’s Enhanced Asset Management Assessment Framework: AMIP
Physical assets must be managed effectively for a business to grow and be competitive. Across industries, management teams must handle the complexities of asset management to drive efficiency, reliability, and long-term value. It’s a challenge to get it right, but it can be done with Pragma’s updated and enhanced Asset Management Improvement Planning (AMIP) framework. Read more …
Enhancing OEM Service Revenue Growth: Overcoming After-Sales Challenges
Over the last decade, more and more Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) have targeted after-sales services as a value-adding offering to complement their traditional focus on capital sales. Margins on capital equipment have been under pressure, and support from OEMs has become an important selection criterion in evaluating and acquiring new equipment. Read more …
Revitalising South Africa - a better path to infrastructure renewal
South Africa faces an extraordinary opportunity to transform its government-owned assets and enhance public infrastructure. By leveraging reputable companies with proven expertise, such as Pragma, and focusing on effective maintenance strategies, the country can pave the way for a brighter future. The government can no longer afford fruitless, unstructured efforts to fix its infrastructure. The country needs functional infrastructure to support businesses and the general public, mitigate risks, and attract vital foreign investment. Read more …