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Division 05 · Procurement, movement and distribution

Moving
precisely, at scale.

Procurement, freight coordination and distribution planning that keep goods moving and costs under control.

Supply Chain & Logistics

What we do, and why it works.

Every delay and every extra handling step costs money. We map how goods and materials move through your business, then coordinate the suppliers, transport and storage that make the chain faster, more reliable and less expensive.

Because we do not own trucks or warehouses, our advice is independent: we match capacity to your volumes, not to assets we need to fill.

Services

How logistics moves you forward.

Select any service to see what you receive.

01

Procurement & sourcing

Supplier identification, quotation management and negotiation for goods and materials, locally and abroad.

Typical deliverables

  • Supplier shortlist
  • Quote comparison
  • Negotiated terms
02

Freight & transport coordination

Road, sea and air freight planning with vetted carriers and clear tracking from collection to delivery.

Typical deliverables

  • Route plan
  • Carrier selection
  • Shipment tracking
03

Warehousing & distribution

Storage, fulfilment and last-mile options matched to your volumes, products and customers.

Typical deliverables

  • Capacity plan
  • Fulfilment model
  • Service levels
04

Supply-chain optimisation

Lead-time, inventory and cost-to-serve analysis that shows where the chain can be tightened.

Typical deliverables

  • Cost-to-serve model
  • Inventory policy
  • Savings plan
05

Import & export coordination

Documentation, clearing partners and compliance steps for cross-border trade.

Typical deliverables

  • Landed-cost model
  • Document checklist
  • Clearing coordination
06

Vendor management

Supplier scorecards, service agreements and regular performance reviews.

Typical deliverables

  • Scorecards
  • SLAs
  • Quarterly reviews

Interactive tool

Landed cost estimator

See what an imported product really costs once it reaches your door. Use your own quotes for accurate results.

Landed cost / unitR0
Total landed costR0
Uplift on supplier price0%
VAT (usually claimable)R0

    VAT registered importers can usually claim import VAT back; it is shown separately and excluded from the unit cost.

    Indicative only, based on the figures you enter. It is not financial, tax or legal advice. Ask us to run the numbers properly.

    Process

    From first call to measurable result.

    1. 01

      Map

      Flows, volumes and costs

    2. 02

      Source

      Suppliers and carriers

    3. 03

      Optimise

      Routes, stock and service

    4. 04

      Control

      Tracking and scorecards

    Freight truck ready for distribution

    Is this for you?

    Signs it's time to talk.

    • Freight costs are rising faster than sales
    • Customers complain about late or incomplete deliveries
    • Stock is either short or sitting too long
    • You are importing or exporting for the first time
    • Suppliers are chosen by habit rather than performance

    Questions

    Frequently asked

    Do you own trucks or warehouses?

    No. We coordinate a network of vetted carriers, clearing agents and warehouse partners, so you get the right capacity without fixed assets.

    Can you help with a once-off shipment?

    Yes. We handle single consignments as well as ongoing supply contracts.

    Do you work outside South Africa?

    Yes. We coordinate cross-border freight and supplier sourcing through international partners.

    Can you reduce our current logistics costs?

    Usually, yes. A cost-to-serve review normally reveals savings in routing, carrier mix, packaging or stock-holding. We quantify them before you commit to changes.

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    Start the conversation

    Ready to talk logistics?

    Share a few details about your goals. A specialist from the Supply Chain & Logistics division will respond within one business day.