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May 16, 2012

Niagara Health System

As part of an on-going upgrade of health services, the Niagara Health System is on the verge of completing a state-of-the-art new hospital for the St Catharines area.

As part of an on-going upgrade of health services in the area, the Niagara Health System is on the verge of completing a state-of-the-art new hospital for the St Catharines area. Jane McCallion talks to chief planning and development officer Gloria Kain to discover how you turn one million square feet of building into one million square feet of care.

May 2, 2012

Humber River Regional Hospital

The new Humber River Regional Hospital will be North America’s first truly digital hospital. Dr. Rueben Devlin, president and CEO and Peter Bak, information, communications, automation and technology strategy officer, explain their vision.

The new Humber River Regional Hospital will be North America’s first truly digital hospital. Dr. Rueben Devlin, president and CEO and Peter Bak, information, communications, automation and technology strategy officer, explain their vision to Richard Halfhide.

January 31, 2012

Sustainability: Core values

Core values shape the culture and business strategies of a company. They also play a crucial role in driving performance, says John Treace.

When explicitly defined, core values have the ability to shape the culture and business strategies of a company. From a sales point of view, they also play a crucial role in achieving predictability and consistency in the actions that drive performance and bring about results, says John Treace.

October 11, 2011

KOMBIT

Developing new IT systems is fraught with danger at the best of times; but as Alan Swaby learns, when you harness the power of 98 different customers, you become a force for change.

Developing new IT systems is fraught with danger at the best of times; but as Alan Swaby learns, when you harness the power of 98 different customers, you become a force for change.

Not all are tainted, by any means, but in the UK a large number of IT projects for government departments or other public bodies are either long overdue, way over budget or both. As such, the sheer size of a commissioning agency is no guarantee of success—so it’s no bad thing to take a look at how it is being done successfully in a different arena.

May 11, 2011

Supply chain: EDI Holdings

Electricity supply is a crucial ingredient of any supply chain, but in South Africa, urgent action is required to restructure the electricity distribution industry (EDI), as Dr. Willie de Beer explains exclusively to Martin Ashcroft.

February 15, 2011

Taggart South Africa

2011 will see Taggart South Africa emerging as a one-stop-shop for bulk materials handling projects for all southern Africa’s mining projects.

2011 will see Taggart South Africa emerging as a one-stop-shop for bulk materials handling projects for all southern Africa’s mining projects, plus the ability to offer full EPC and EPCM services to its clients.

January 13, 2011

Operations: technology

Neglecting to ensure that electronic equipment is thoroughly tested before purchase can cost businesses time and money—not to mention the disastrous consequences of an unforeseen failure. Daryl Cornelius, director Enterprise EMEA, Spirent Communications, asks if your request for pricing is fit for purpose.

November 17, 2010

Niagara Falls Bridge Commission

As phase II of the Queenston plaza redesign nears completion, traveling between the US and Canada is set to become a whole lot easier. Gay Sutton talks to Lew Holloway, general manager of the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission, about the challenges of doing construction work at an active border crossing.

October 4, 2010

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR)

Privatization is often seen as a money-raising exercise by governments selling off national assets, but the experience in Mexico with airports run by Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR) shows that performance can be enhanced.

Privatization is often seen as a money-raising exercise by governments selling off national assets, but the experience in Mexico with airports run by Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR) shows that performance can be enhanced, as Alan Swaby learns.

August 30, 2010

Andrews Air Force Base

Driven by base realignments, lease considerations and homeland security concerns, a large-scale courtroom and office project at Andrews Air Force Base was placed on the fastest of fast tracks.

Driven by base realignments, lease considerations and homeland security concerns, a large-scale courtroom and office project at AndrewsAir Force Base was placed on the fastest of fast tracks. Keith Regan learns how the project team uses a design-build approach and constant communication to keep the project on its aggressive schedule.

August 19, 2010

Making change stick

If the only constant is change, how can you make it stick?

Are you tired of hearing people say the only constant is change? I think we all need to keep saying it to remind ourselves we have to always be ready to keep changing.

Here’s the rub: how do we make change stick? How can you use your skills to create business processes that have staying power?

June 6, 2010

H.J.Heinz

Martin Ashcroft revisits HJ Heinz to see how the culture changing Heinz Global Performance System is driving sustainable continuous improvement through its sites all over the world

Martin Ashcroft revisits HJ Heinz to see how the culture changing Heinz Global Performance System is driving sustainable continuous improvement through its sites all over the world.

When I last wrote about HJ Heinz two years ago ¹, Gary Thomas, Director of Global Continuous Improvement and Risk Management, told me how lean and six sigma were being used to drive a step change in performance in the company’s North American production facilities.

December 1, 2009

Vodafone Ghana

Networking know-howJane Bordenave talks to Tony Dolton, chief technical officer for Vodafone in Ghana, about the company’s plans to revolutionise Ghana’s communications infrastructure and service.
A household name to many people across the world, Vodafone is an international company with a commitment to high standards. It is the world's leading mobile telecommunications company with a significant presence in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and the United States. In Europe, it is also the fourth largest fixed telecommunications player. In 2008, the company bought Ghana’s state telecommunications company, Ghana Telecom, as part of a $900 million (£452 million) initial investment. The brand itself was launched in April 2009, when Ghana Telecom and Onetouch, the cell network brand, both became Vodafone.

November 1, 2009

Volta Resources Inc.

Golden opportunity
Volta Resources Inc. is celebrating its recent acquisition of the Kiaka Gold Project. Chief operations officer Victor King talked to Jayne Flannery about the most exciting development to date in the company’s history of mineral exploration.
Volta Resources is the result of a merger in 2008 between two experienced exploration companies focused on West Africa, one of the world's most exciting gold exploration regions. Birim Goldfields contributed an enviable property portfolio in Ghana, while Goldcrest Resources disposed of its assets in Australia to focus on West Africa, bringing several prospective exploration properties in Burkina Faso to the relationship.

October 1, 2009

Coal of Africa Limited

Sharing the riches
Coal of Africa Limited is committed to helping preserve and protect the local environment, as well as developing the communities in which it operates, as Andrew Pelis found out from chief operations officer Riaan van der Merwe.
South Africa has long held an enviable reputation for its richness in minerals and ores, which have made a strong contribution to the history and development of the country. Today, there is a new player in the coal mining sector, armed with strong investors, an experienced team and a clear strategy, ensuring that more people will be able to enjoy the benefits of South Africa’s natural resources.

September 30, 2009

The Laser Group

A sporting chanceTiming is critical in business—and perfect timing has been an essential component in The Laser Group’s success, particularly as the logistics firm vows to exceed customer expectations. Andrew Pelis talks to chief executive Philip Hayes.With its headquarters in Cape Town, The Laser Group has been around since 1971, having initially started out as a household removals business. Today, the company is one of South Africa’s leading logistics experts; and a series of partnerships and opportunities is now heralding a number of new and exciting business developments.

July 1, 2009

Ithaca Energy

Shining Ithaca
Pessimists say that the North Sea is in decline, but there’s enough oil and gas under there to keep it active for decades. John O’Hanlon speaks to John Woods, chief development officer of Ithaca Energy (UK) Ltd.
Ithaca Energy is focused on the oil and gas resources of the North Sea, parcelled out in a series of annual licencing rounds by the UK government. The economics are simple, if their application is complex. As oil prices rise, it becomes worthwhile to drill for reserves that aren’t a paying prospect when prices are low, and Ithaca’s team has vast experience in the North Sea. John Woods, chief development officer for Ithaca, knows the oilfields like the back of his hand, having spent 25 years working with large operators and managing some of the most complex developments there, and he now screens potential assets with a view either to acquire them or to purchase an interest.