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.
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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, Switzerland7 November 2006
SABMiller’s supply and distribution chain
Case study: Zambian Breweries - linkages with SMEsChristine ThompsonPolicy Issues Manager
SABMiller – a global brewer
North America8 breweries1 country
Central America2 breweries2 countries
Asia49 breweries2 countries
Africa*10 breweries29 countries(17 countries jointly with Castel)
South America16 breweries4 countries
South Africa14 breweries
Europe18 breweries8 countries
UK
SABMiller
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 operationsRelations 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 yearsCorporate reputation enhanced
Impact
Business Operating profit increased three-fold over past 10 yearsCorporate reputation enhancedBoosted and enhanced relationships with key stakeholders
Impact
Business Operating profit increased three-fold over past 10 yearsCorporate reputation enhancedBoosted 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 opportunitiesSkills 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 ProgrammeAgricultural research
Impact
Society Created markets and sustainable job opportunities Skills transfer Support for Diversification ProgrammeAgricultural researchIncreased HIV/Aids awareness
Impact
Society Created markets and sustainable job opportunities Skills transfer Support for Diversification ProgrammeAgricultural researchIncreased HIV/Aids awarenessReductions 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
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