Being a pioneer in JF Hillebrand's Supply Chain Management program since its launch in 2002, the company was awarded the accolade because of its positive, but critical involvement in the further development of the program.
Currently the company of wine peopleTM are involved in the program with five retailing importers in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands and, last year shipped almost 250,000 9-litre equivalent cases through the program. They have recognised the value of the Supply Chain Management program and used it to optimise their internal operation to satisfy customer demand. In 2007, the company showed great improvement in the reliability of their operation which resulted in 100% in-time shipments in the second half of the year.
Buks van Rooyen, Supply Chain Manager for the company of wine people, said: “We would like to thank JF Hillebrand for pioneering the award in wine supply chain, which covers a broad spectrum involving all possible stake holders in all countries where the program is active, whether a service provider, a wine buying retailer or a supplier. The program certainly has positively exposed us to a better understanding of the international supply chain of wine and the requirements of our clients.”
Rob Turvey, Managing Director of JF Hillebrand Supply Chain Management, said: “the company of wine people has consistently shown great commitment and flexibility in resolving challenges.”
The prize cheque of R18,000 will be used to further enhance and develop two grassroots farm community projects run by Thandi Wines' business unit.
