1. AN INTRODUCTION TO IMPERIAL LOGISTICS
FAST MOVING, FORWARD THINKING
MARCH 2013
2. CONTENTS
The IMPERIAL Group in perspective
IMPERIAL Logistics
IMPERIAL Logistics International
IMPERIAL Logistics southern Africa
Our African footprint
Our commitment to sustainability initiatives
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3. IMPERIAL GROUP IN PERSPECTIVE
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The IMPERIAL Group is founded on five strategic pillars:
IMPERIAL was established in 1975 and is a diversified industrial services and
retail group. We operate in South Africa, Africa and Europe with an extensive
global reach.
IMPERIAL, listed on the JSE, operates a decentralised management structure
that actively encourages entrepreneurship, innovation and industry best
practice.
4. IMPERIAL GROUP IN PERSPECTIVE
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5. IMPERIAL GROUP IN PERSPECTIVE
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6. IMPERIAL LOGISTICS - A SNAPSHOT
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18. OUR POSITIONING
Combining consistent fundamentals and tangible value add, we supply logistics and
supply chain management from a single source
We improve our clients’ competitiveness through customising our experience
in outsourced supply chain and logistics
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23. OUR SERVICE OFFERINGS
Freight and
Transport
From A to B
Dedicated fleet
Regional balance
management
Freight management
Specialised vehicles
Intermodal logistics
International logistics
Bulk commodities
Full pallets
Dedicated operations
Fine picking
Multi principal
Cross dock
Consolidation
Distribution
and Fulfillment
Multi principal
Dedicated
Informal market
Express air cargo
Courier
Managed logistics
4PL
Demand
Management
Integration
Services
Supply chain design
Process optimisation
IT solutions
IT infrastructure
Operations planning
Procurement
Traffic compliance
Engineering logistics
Training
People alignment
L E A D L O G I S T I C S P R O V I D E R
S U P P L Y C H A I N O U T S O U R C I N G P A R T N E R
P O I N T S O L U T I O N S
Warehousing
and Storage
Outsourced specialist
sales
Merchandising
Debtors
Consumer conversion
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24. END-TO-END VALUE CHAIN SERVICES
Building brands and creating the demand
Chasing FMCG growth
Consumer conversion
Value proposition (stakeholders)
Unique selling proposition (customers)
Building IP
Reporting and Point of Sale
Partners in profit
Proactive route to market
Intelligence from bottom-of-the-pyramid
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25. Changing Role of Logistics Service Provider
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26. CONTRIBUTION TO GROUP REVENUE 2013
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8,677 8,311
H1 2013 H1 2012
400
513
H1 2013 H1 2012
Operating profit (Rm)Revenue (Rm)
+4% -22%
South African Logistics
31. OUR AFRICAN FOOTPRINT
Over 40 years experience in Africa
13 cross border operating companies
Represented in 18 countries in Africa
In excess of 25 regional, local and general freight warehouses
strategically located in Africa
580 vehicles with necessary cross border permits
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32. COMMITMENT TO B-BBEE
B-BBEE is a strategic imperative
IMPERIAL Logistics is classified as a Level 3
contributor with a significant Value Add
Supplier Status
This translates to a 110% Procurement
Spend Recognition from IMPERIAL Logistics
We will continue to pursue and promote all
facets of empowerment in our businesses
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33. COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT
Improving our environmental footprint through the adoption of these principles.
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35. COMMITMENT TO SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
During the last fiscal we spent over R55m on skills development - 75% black
employees and 25% black females
IMPERIAL Learning Centre works with SETA’s, internal experts and accredited
providers and has strong relationships with tertiary bodies and academic
institutions
Our Fast Forward programme takes a practical approach to addressing the skills
gap - from facilitating workplace entry and tertiary education support to
research
In 2012, the IMPERIAL Programme for Supply Chain and Logistics at GIBS was
launched
The programme will elevate the visibility of supply chain management and
position supply chain management as a career of choice for professionals
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37. COMMITMENT TO SAFER ROADS
Each of our operating companies is
responsible for compliance with the
National Road Traffic Act
Registration of vehicle operator
Fitness of vehicles (registration, licensing
and roadworthy certificates)
Fitness of drivers (driver's licenses and
professional driver permits)
Driver training (e.g. duty of driver in event
of accident, accident reports)
Road Transport Management System
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38. COMMITMENT TO SAFER ROADS
1 in every 3 car rental transactions is
made through IMPERIAL
1 in every 4 cars sold in SA is through
IMPERIAL
IMPERIAL’s southern Africa transport
fleet travelled 460 million kms last
year
With so many of our vehicles on the
road, IMPERIAL embarked on an exciting
campaign to make our roads safer - one
pledge at a time.
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