--- title: The Latest Insights | Industry Insights description: Industry Insights | --- ![](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Caltex_August2020/images/CaltexInMY.jpg) ## The Latest Insights Posts about # Industry Insights ![](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/hubfs/CtX0821_8318_Banner_275x185.jpg) ## [The life of diesel](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/astron-energy-insights/the-life-of-diesel) December 10, 2021 Diesel begins its life as a crude oil fraction, which undergoes a number of processing steps starting with fractional distillation. The crude oil is.. [Read Full Story](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/astron-energy-insights/the-life-of-diesel) ![](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/hubfs/CTX0921_8397_Header_1140x300.jpg) ## [Diesel fuel differentiation – the role of multifunctional additives](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/astron-energy-insights/diesel-fuel-differentiation-the-role-of-multifunctional-additives) November 12, 2021 Innovation is an ongoing requirement to remain competitive in the fuel additives business, often driven by legislation that demands higher quality.. [Read Full Story](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/astron-energy-insights/diesel-fuel-differentiation-the-role-of-multifunctional-additives) ![](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/hubfs/AdobeStock_287591841%5B2%5D.jpeg) ## [Women are the Heartbeat of Astron Energy’s Operational Efficiencies](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/astron-energy-insights/the-heartbeat-of-astron-energys-operational-efficiencies) October 28, 2021 More than two decades after South Africa achieved democracy, women's empowerment is still a topic of discussion in the corporate and business world... [Read Full Story](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/astron-energy-insights/the-heartbeat-of-astron-energys-operational-efficiencies) ![](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/hubfs/ARTICLE%201.jpg) ## [Paying Attention to the Future](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/astron-energy-insights/paying-attention-to-the-future) August 4, 2021 If there is one takeaway from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is the fact that we’d better start paying attention to something beyond what happens daily... [Read Full Story](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/astron-energy-insights/paying-attention-to-the-future) ![](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/hubfs/Mining%20Truck.png) ## [Understanding South Africa’s Carbon Tax](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/astron-energy-insights/collaboration-reporting-and-allowances-understanding-south-africas-carbon-tax) April 7, 2021 Despite the economic slowdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic, 2020 remained the hottest year on record globally, tied with 2016. It's clearer.. [Read Full Story](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/astron-energy-insights/collaboration-reporting-and-allowances-understanding-south-africas-carbon-tax) ![](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/hubfs/mayofi-PNodyzJcccA-unsplash.jpg) ## [A day in the life of a commodity trader](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/astron-energy-insights/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-commodity-trader) February 15, 2021 Keeping the economy turning through sourcing essential resources. Behind every litre of diesel used to transport goods, is a team of commodity.. [Read Full Story](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/astron-energy-insights/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-commodity-trader) ![](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/hubfs/a3f575caafe8460fb270b4dee1a42fff.jpg) ## [The South African manufacturing sector adapts to Covid 19 challenges](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/astron-energy-insights/the-south-african-manufacturing-sector-adapts-to-covid-19-challenges) February 4, 2021 The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a disruptive force, changing how we work, live and play, seemingly overnight. While trends across sectors.. [Read Full Story](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/astron-energy-insights/the-south-african-manufacturing-sector-adapts-to-covid-19-challenges) ![](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/hubfs/astron-banner-smol.jpg) ## [A Perspective into South Africa’s Fuel Supply Dynamics](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/astron-energy-insights/a-perspective-into-south-africas-fuel-supply-dynamics) November 3, 2020 For its more than fifty-five million people, South Africa’s transport sector is the live-wire underpinning economic and social development. Tied to.. [Read Full Story](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/astron-energy-insights/a-perspective-into-south-africas-fuel-supply-dynamics) ![](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/hubfs/trucks.jpg) ## [Risks of excluding routine oil analysis in your fleet PMP](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/astron-energy-insights/the-risk-of-excluding-routine-oil-analysis-in-your-fleet-pm-programme) October 26, 2020 Among our trucking customers, we are seeing more and more mixed fleets of older and newer trucks from different OEMs, and that presents a challenge.. [Read Full Story](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/astron-energy-insights/the-risk-of-excluding-routine-oil-analysis-in-your-fleet-pm-programme) ![](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/hubfs/oil%20(2).png) ## [Future of customer relationships - Cris-atunity!](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/astron-energy-insights/future-of-customer-relationships-cris-atunity) September 23, 2020 Future-Fit recently researched the impact of COVID-19 on commercial relationships and perceptions of the future ‘new normal’. Insights gained were.. 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