SABMiller's supply and distribution chain Case study: Zambian
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TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD COMMISSION ON ENTERPRISE, BUSINESS FACILITATION AND DEVELOPMENT EXPERT MEETING ON BEST PRACTICES AND POLICY OPTIONS IN THE PROMOTION OF SME-TNC LINKAGES GENEVA, 6-8 NOVEMBER 2006 PAPER SUBMITTED TO THE EXPERT MEETING* SABMiller’s supply and distribution chain Case study: Zambian Breweries - linkages with SMEs by Christine Thompson Christine Thompson Policy Issues Manager Christine Thompson Ms. Christine Thompson Policy Issues Manager, SABMiller plc ________________ * The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of UNCTAD. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Best practices and policy options in the promotion of SME-TNC linkages Geneva, Switzerland 7 November 2006 SABMiller’s supply and distribution chain Case study: Zambian Breweries - linkages with SMEs Christine Thompson Policy Issues Manager SABMiller – a global brewer Europe 18 breweries 8 countries North America 8 breweries 1 country UK Asia 49 breweries 2 countries Central America 2 breweries 2 countries South America 16 breweries 4 countries SABMiller South Africa 14 breweries Africa* 10 breweries 29 countries (17 countries jointly with Castel) Our approach to sustainable development Our core business activities Our approach to sustainable development Our core business activities Our relationships with our business partners – suppliers and distributors Our approach to sustainable development Our own business operations Relations with our business partners – suppliers and distributors Philanthropy Sustainable development in Zambia SABMiller in Zambia – 10 years “Congratulations to the Zambian Breweries Group of companies for a decade of growth, development and standing out as a beacon for the economic empowerment of our nation; and further cementing the partnership between the private sector and the government. May you achieve even more outstanding results in the years ahead” Dipak Patel, MP Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Impact Business Operating profit increased three-fold over past 10 years Impact Business Operating profit increased three-fold over past 10 years Corporate reputation enhanced Impact Business Operating profit increased three-fold over past 10 years Corporate reputation enhanced Boosted and enhanced relationships with key stakeholders Impact Business Operating profit increased three-fold over past 10 years Corporate reputation enhanced Boosted and enhanced relationships with key stakeholders Considered desired private sector partner Impact Society Created markets and sustainable job opportunities Impact Society Created markets and sustainable job opportunities Skills transfer Impact Society Created markets and sustainable job opportunities Skills transfer Support for Diversification Programme Impact Society Created markets and sustainable job opportunities Skills transfer Support for Diversification Programme Agricultural research Impact Society Created markets and sustainable job opportunities Skills transfer Support for Diversification Programme Agricultural research Increased HIV/Aids awareness Impact Society Created markets and sustainable job opportunities Skills transfer Support for Diversification Programme Agricultural research Increased HIV/Aids awareness Reductions in environmental impact In conclusion Successful profitable businesses which operate in a transparent and accountable way are engines for economic growth and sustainable development Value chain and innovative ‘bottom-of-the-pyramid’ business models essential for sustainable development and support SMEs and small scale famers Constructive commercial partnerships deliver results
