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EXCELLENCE IN MANUFACTURING

EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

Prof. Theuns Pelser, Of the 27 students who began and relevant executive and the value we add to Operational Enhancements
TWIMS Executive the PGDip in 2022, 24 students education. the manufacturing sector. We undertook proactive
Director passed. The MBA class of 2022 Recognising the vital role measures like infrastructural
- 2023 graduated in September, Community and Alumni that GIBS plays in our success updates, streamlining our
s we close where seventeen students out Engagement is essential, and I am eager operations and fostering an
another of the total number of 25 The inauguration of the to strengthen this crucial environment conducive to
Ayear students successfully completed Alumni Association and the partnership further. learning and growth.
at TWIMS, I am the programme. Friedrich acclaimed Alumni Cocktail Research Showcase
delighted to share Hamel, one of our MAS event signify our expanding As we look ahead, our
our collective recipients, received the GIBS community engagement and The Research Showcase event faocus remains on enhancing
achievements, top student award with the influence. stood out as a significant our academic programmes,
which highest overall performance moment, highlighting the expanding the MAS, delivering
reflect our for the MBA degree! Research and Publications creative and pioneering efforts of high-quality executive
unwavering Our faculty’s participation our students and faculty, while education, and contributing
commitment to excellence in Manufacturing Ambassador in academic publications further establishing TWIMS’s significantly to manufacturing
manufacturing education and Scholarship (MAS) Impact and conferences, notably on reputation as a forefront research. 
research. We awarded 17 MAS for sustainability in manufacturing institution in manufacturing
2023, enhancing diversity and and women’s roles in the sector, research. For more information: Prof. Pelser at
Academic Excellence in GIBS commitment to manufacturing has kept us at the vanguard of To learn more visit https:// theuns.pelser@twimsafrica.com
Programmes excellence. Despite some thought leadership. online.flipbuilder.com/uczf/ratu/ W: www.twimsafrica.com
The graduation of the PGDip challenges, the programme
2022 cohort took place at remains a cornerstone of our Sponsorship and Partnerships Commissioned Research
the University of Pretoria in educational offering. The renewal of essential Our collaboration on the
April and was a celebratory corporate sponsorships, such JICA Kaizen Study for a
affair, particularly due to the Executive Short Courses Success as Toyota SA, Metair, a new second year running stands
excellent results of the cohort Our array of Executive Short corporate sponsorship by as a significant achievement
and the special awards received, Courses, including Green CFAO, and the forming of under commissioned research,
including the top PGDip Manufacturing and Lean partnerships for customised demonstrating our commitment
student overall for one of our Operations, received high programmes (SAB InBev to global best practices and
Manufacturing Ambassador ratings, underscoring our and UNDP), reflect ongoing continuous improvement in
Scholarship (MAS) recipients. capability to deliver impactful confidence in our mission manufacturing.

(Photographer Roy Reed)

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