AFRICA we are buying directly from farmers , aggregators , and industrial millers and processors versus imports .” “ Of course , that ’ s not the only way we can measure , but it ’ s a core component of our goal of starting small and setting bigger targets and challenges .”
In procurement , a company is only as good as its supplier network and so it is very important that a business invests in and develops not only a strong and robust network , but a network made up of the “ right ” partners and suppliers .
Identifying the right partner is a challenge that Mr Fameni recognises and much like the company ’ s approach to the customers and to the market , he goes above and beyond to understand what makes a supplier react positively or negatively .
“ The right partner to me is a partner that understands our vision ,” he says . “ So , when I go out and meet our existing and
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