The finalists of the 4th annual Absa Business Day Supplier Development Awards have been revealed. The awards – presented in partnership with Fetola, Cold Press Media and Arena Holdings, and sponsored by Absa, showcase supplier development best practice, and celebrate the efforts of large South African companies. These companies have committed themselves to building thriving, inclusive and transformed supply chains.
“Whilst we are going through challenging times, which have been made worse by the Covid-19 pandemic, enterprise and supplier development presents a golden opportunity to develop resilience in supply chains and strengthen ecosystems,” says Vusi Fele, chief procurement officer at Absa.
Finalists for 2021
The 2021 finalists (audited by BDO South Africa) are:
• Anglo American Zimele
• Bidvest Afcom
• Sanlam Foundation
• Sanofi Aventis South Africa
• Distell Group
• Spar South Africa
• Empact Group
• Tiger Brands
• Exxaro Resources Limited
• Fidelity Services Group
• Government Employees Medical Scheme (Gems)
• Ithuba National Lottery
• Uyandiswa Project Management Services
• V&A Waterfront
• Wunderman Thompson
Winners of the Absa Business Day Supplier Development Awards will be announced on 18 November 2021 via a hybrid gala event and digital announcement. The awards are complemented by a series of free digitised workshops for insiders who are part of the SD ecosystem