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TOYOTA WESSELS INSTITUTE FOR MANUFACTURING

STUDIES (TWIMS)

A TOYOTA SOUTH AFRICA EDUCATIONAL TRUST INITIATIVE

he Toyota Wessels Institute ■ Sustainable Finance supporting TWIMS’ mission.
for Manufacturing ■ Green Manufacturing The partnership extends beyond
TStudies (TWIMS) was ■ Lean Operations Management financial support to include
established in 2018 with the strategic input and industry
mission to empower sustainable ■ Leading Gender Transformation expertise.
industrialisation in Africa. As a in Manufacturing ■ Metair Investments Limited:
not-for-profit initiative founded ■ African Industrialisation Metair collaborates with
by the Toyota South Africa ■ Lean Supply Chain TWIMS on research initiatives,
Educational Trust, TWIMS Management particularly in sustainable
is dedicated to developing manufacturing and sustainable
manufacturing executives MANUFACTURING finance. This partnership
through academic and non- AMBASSADOR enhances TWIMS’ capacity
academic courses. With a vision SCHOLARSHIP to contribute to sustainability
of an industrialised Africa built As a result of a generous discourse and practice within
on world-class management endowment from the Toyota the manufacturing sector.
capabilities, TWIMS offers South Africa Educational Trust, ■ Illovo Sugar Africa:
specialised programmes and TWIMS can fund up to 20 This partnership focuses on
world-class facilities to foster Manufacturing Ambassador research and development
value creation and societal Scholarships annually. These in African trade and
transformation.
scholarships are designed to industrialisation, helping to drive
ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES support deserving candidates forward the industrial capabilities
with exceptional talent of the continent.
PGDip and MBA and a deep commitment to ■ The Foschini Group (TFG):
TWIMS, in partnership with African industrialisation. The TFG supports TWIMS
the Gordon Institute of Business Manufacturing Ambassador in exploring the future of
Science (GIBS), provides a range Scholarships are open to all manufacturing, providing a variety of world-class venues 5. New Auditorium
of academic programmes, The South Africans interested insights into emerging trends available for commercial use,
PGDip and MBA programmes in manufacturing or related and technologies that are providing an ideal setting for ■ Capacity: 115 seats and can
at TWIMS are Africa’s first and industries. shaping the sector. corporate events, conferences, accommodate large products
only MBA programmes focusing Since its inception, TWIMS has ■ CFAO Group: workshops, and private functions. launches e.g. passenger or
specifically on the manufacturing awarded 76 PGDip scholarships CFAO, a leading distributor of The blend of historical elegance light commercial vehicles.
industry. These programmes are and 62 MBA scholarships. automotive and pharmaceutical and modern facilities ensures ■ Features: Latest audio-visual
designed to equip students with Notably, 72% of the scholarship products into West Africa, a unique and professional technology, comfortable
the skills and knowledge required recipients have been of African collaborates with TWIMS to environment for any occasion. seating, and enhanced
to excel in manufacturing descent, and 43% of all recipients enhance the practical training acoustics. It is ideal for mid-
management. have been female. The total value and industry exposure of AVAILABLE VENUES sized conferences and keynote
To date, 164 students have of this sponsorship from TSAET students. This partnership 1. Current Auditorium presentations.
graduated from the first year of currently stands at R17 million. provides valuable insights ■ Dining room and a state-
the degree with a PGDip, while PARTNERSHIPS into distribution and supply ■ Capacity: 60 seats of-the-art industrial standard
93 students have graduated with chain management, crucial for ■ Features: State-of-the-art kitchen.
the manufacturing-focused MBA. Global Manufacturing Network manufacturing excellence. audiovisual equipment, ■ Breakaway rooms: 4 rooms
Another 27 students are due TWIMS has established a RESEARCH high-speed internet, with audio visual equipment
to graduate with their MBA in global network of partnerships COLLABORATIONS comfortable seating, and and adaptable seating
September of this year. Students with leading manufacturers and excellent acoustics. It is ideal ■ Extensive Campus parking
from the manufacturing cohort academic institutions across TWIMS is actively involved for training sessions, seminars,
have achieved outstanding Asia, Africa, and Europe. These in research partnerships and presentations. ■ Tranquil gardens with a
results in relation to the broader partnerships facilitate the global with various institutions and 2. Classrooms meandering trail.
GIBS cohorts. In the six years module of the MBA program, industry bodies to advance ■ Capacity: 15-25 seats per 6. Entertainment building
of the programme’s delivery, allowing students to embark on knowledge and innovation classroom ■ To be completed in October
manufacturing students have overseas excursions to learn how in manufacturing. These 2024, this is an on-campus
received the top student award international manufacturers collaborations focus on areas ■ Features: Modern furnishings, getaway facility that can
for three of the PGDip years are addressing contemporary such as lean management, whiteboards, projectors, and accommodate 70 to 100
and one of the MBA years. Two issues in the industry. The global green manufacturing, internet access. It is ideal for guests on a cantilevered deck
manufacturing students have also module includes visits to top sustainable finance, and training sessions, workshops, overlooking a tranquil garden
received the top research award manufacturing companies and gender transformation in and smaller seminars. and water feature with walking
in their respective MBA years. interactions with industry experts, manufacturing. Notable research 3. Breakaway Rooms paths. It has a service kitchen
Many of these students have gone providing students with a global partnerships include: ■ Capacity: 6-12 seats per room and ablutions which is Ideal
on to have a broader impact in perspective on manufacturing ■ Japan International for entertaining and group
the manufacturing community practices and trends. Cooperation Agency (JICA): ■ Features: Flexible seating bonding activities. 
as they have taken on greater TWIMS collaborates with arrangements, whiteboards,
leadership responsibilities in the Industry Collaborations JICA on various research and internet access. It is
sector. In contrast, some students projects aimed at enhancing ideal for group discussions, For more information visit
have impacted the manufacturing TWIMS collaborates with manufacturing practices and brainstorming, and breakout https://twimsafrica.com
knowledge base by publishing several key industry players capabilities in Africa. This sessions during larger events.
their research. and organisations to ensure its partnership leverages JICA’s 4. Boardrooms
programmes are aligned with extensive expertise and resources
Executive Short Courses the latest industry developments to support TWIMS’ mission ■ Capacity: 10-15 seats
and needs. These collaborations ■ Features: Executive-style
TWIMS offers a range of include partnerships with: of promoting sustainable seating, conference call
executive short courses and industrialisation. facilities, and presentation
Masterclasses tailored to ■ Toyota South Africa equipment. It is ideal for
manufacturing leaders, focusing Motors: As the founding CONFERENCING AT TWIMS board meetings, strategic
on key areas of the industry: sponsor, Toyota South Africa Apart from its formal academic planning sessions, and high-
Motors plays a pivotal role in
■ Future Manufacturing programmes, TWIMS also offers level discussions.

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