Growth without exclusion: SA family business leverages AI & technology to protect, not replace, vulnerable workers

Growth without exclusion: SA family business leverages AI & technology to protect, not replace, vulnerable workers

While the global narrative around Artificial Intelligence (AI) has often been defined by the fear of job losses, a third-generation South African manufacturer is proving that technology can have a soul. Lesco, a local producer of high-quality electrical and consumer products, this week announced the launch of its state-of-the-art semi-robotic production lines, with an unprecedented twist. The technological upgrade, combined with advanced use of …