“The pandemic highlighted a critical need for industrial self-reliance. In this case study co-contributed by Abdullah Verachia for Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, the research explores how South African manufacturers successfully localized PPE production under extreme pressure. It offers vital lessons in operational flexibility and crisis-driven innovation for businesses and policymakers alike.
Catch the full article here:https://www.emerald.com/eemcs/article-abstract/doi/10.1108/EEMCS-10-2022-0352/461095/Localisation-of-PPE-manufacturing-during-COVID-19?redirectedFrom=fulltext“
