Category: News articles
Master Data Management
November 27, 2015
Often in the implementation of software systems, attention to master data is neglected in favour of the transactional data and the processes surrounding that. And almost understandably so as the question to be answered arises from the transactional data, for example, “We need a system to help with planning and scheduling the work”. For that […]
Pragma expands its condition monitoring capacity with majority share in Martec
As a strategic, expansion step to increase its specialist skills as a fully integrated physical asset management service provider, Pragma has acquired a majority share in condition monitoring specialists, Martec. Founded in 1990, Pragma delivers integrated physical asset management solutions globally, through offices and partnerships in Africa, Australia, South America and Europe. Condition monitoring is […]
Pragma Client a winning combination
November 26, 2015
Annually, we ask our valued clients to complete an online survey about our products and services. Thank you to each of you who participated and have given us the opportunity to refine and enhance our interaction with you. We are aiming for excellence in all aspects of our business and with every completed survey, we’re […]
South Africa and the Netherlands join forces in maintenance and logistics
With Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands at our side, Pragma and Gordian Logistic Experts officially joined forces in spare parts and asset management. With this partnership we aim to create more business opportunities, jobs and innovative solutions in South Africa, the Netherlands and beyond. The official signing between Pragma and Gordian took place […]
Social Economic Development Pragma assists teachers at Nokuphila School
As part of an initiative to identify projects that make a sustainable contribution to communities, Pragma has donated more than R50 000 to Love Trust in support of six aspiring teachers to complete their BEd degrees through Unisa. These students are employed by the Love Trust at Nokuphila School where they are involved in the […]
Make ROI happen Taking asset management from firefighting mode to zero unplanned stops
September 4, 2015
One of the first steps Pragma takes with a new client is to conduct a full asset management maturity assessment. This helps to determine how the client’s physical asset management maturity and practises compares against global best practices. The results from this exercise are used to develop a custom asset management strategy, policy, scorecard and […]
Pragma Student Training Programme scores hat trick at 2015 Achiever Awards
September 1, 2015
Pragma, a multinational physical asset management solutions provider, has grabbed the lion’s share in awards for its annual Student Training Programme (STP) at the 2015 Achiever Awards. Hosted annually as part of the Skills Development Summit, this year sponsored by the Fibre Processing and Manufacturing (FP&M) SETA, the Achiever Awards honours companies, government departments and […]
Pragmas Johannes Coetzee elected as SAAMA President
It is with great pride that we announce Johannes Coetzee’s election as the latest President of the Southern African Asset Management Association (SAAMA). “SAAMA is a portal to a wealth of information, experienced gurus and like-minded individuals. It is a tremendous privilege to be part of this team and the opportunity it affords me to […]
National retailer upgrades to On Key 5
Recently, Pragma assisted one of South Africa’s biggest FMCG retailers to upgrade their Western Cape, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape and Free State stores to On Key 5. On Key is an Asset Enterprise Management System (EAMS) that assists companies to optimally execute maintenance tactics in order to improve the performance of their physical assets. Pragma’s […]
Deriving value from your EAMS
June 2, 2015
The recent South African Asset Management Association (SAAMA) conference focused attention to the management of the asset lifecycle. Whilst this created a positive energy on the benefits of properly managing lifecycle activities, it also highlighted again that accurate and relevant asset information is a key requirement for decision making. Yet, so often this is the […]
