| Tue 22 Apr 2003, 8:23 | | Super Group awarded Unilever Best foods Robertson" |
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Super Group awarded Unilever Best foods Robertson"s contract
Following the recent formation of Unilever Best Foods Robertsons ("UBR"), Super
Group has been awarded the contract for the management of their national
outbound logistics. The contract, which commenced February 1st, 2003, will be
worth in excess of R500 million, over a five-year period.
UBR has outsourced to Super Group, the management of over 13 million cases of
finished goods, from 10 production points to 10,000 retail outlets. Super Group
has acquired three of UBR"s world class distribution facilities as well as
establishing new centres in Bloemfontein and Port Elizabeth.
Larry Lipschitz, Executive Chairman of Super Group said "Our six year
relationship with Robertsons combined with our supply chain expertise, resources
and technology ideally positioned us to win the contract. This will further
strengthen our position as the dominant supply chain service provider within the
FMCG sector."
Lipschitz pointed out that globally, effective Supply Chain Management had
become a critical success factor in most business operations. By integrating
supply chain management into basic business planning, companies worldwide were
achieving substantial cost savings while at the same time enhancing levels of
customer service.
"Due to our skills base in the research, design, management and execution of
supply chains we are acknowledged as the market leader by clients, competitors,
suppliers, analysts and independent research. In fact over the past two years,
we have probably increased the lead between ourselves and our nearest competitor
in terms of both our innovative supply chain skills and the ability to execute
on the physical delivery of the supply chain. This has resulted in us being
awarded a greater number of supply chain management contracts of increasing
complexity. Consequently, we have secured, over the next 5 years, annuity
income exceeding R5bn. In addition, we are currently finalizing contracts with
another 2 blue chip customers for the management of their supply chains."
Lipschitz said.
Some of Super Group"s supply chain clients include Goodyear, ABI, Delta Motor
Corporation, Engen, Fattis & Monis, L"Oreal, Tastic Rice, South African
Breweries, Simba and Sappi.
Ged Mackell, Logistics Director at UBR commented, "Super Group have had a long
relationship with the previous Robertsons business and we believe that they will
continue to provide the highest level of customer service within the FMCG
market."
