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The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa is a Section 21 company representing over 11,000 member companies in the retail, wholesale and manufacturing of consumer goods.
With five business units encompassing a range of services aimed at boosting efficiencies of members’ businesses, CGCSA was formed in October 2002 and it is now taking on a lead role in ensuring business viability in South Africa.
At the heart of the organisation is respect, responsibility, inclusiveness and a strong leadership in order to deliver quality service and a strong representation to issues that are at the core of its members’ businesses.
The retail, wholesale and manufacturing sectors have over the years been the main drivers of growth in the South African economy. With a combined contribution of over R350 billion, these sectors contribute about 15% of South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP).
Against the backdrop of South Africa positioning itself as a knowledge based economy, collaboration which is underpinned by a strong leadership and quality service is emerging as key to viability of businesses in South Africa and the world over.
Among CGCSA members are key players in the South African retail, wholesale and manufacturing sectors including Massmart, Metcash Africa, New Clicks, Pick ’n Pay, Shoprite Checkers, The SPAR Group, Woolworths and multinationals such as Nestlé, Parmalat, Simba/PepsiCo, Coca Cola, Kellogg’s and Unilever. South African manufacturers and suppliers such as AVI Limited, Clover, Pioneer Foods, Famous Brands and Tiger Brands are also members of CGCSA.
The CGCSA’s Board of Directors is made up of prominent players in the sectors that the organisation represents. |
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The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa is a membership organisation and by joining it and some of the programmes offered through its business units; members are afforded a range of benefits and services.
CGCSA membership base include key players in the South African retail, wholesale and manufacturing sectors including Massmart, Metcash Africa, New Clicks, Pick ’n Pay, Shoprite Checkers, The SPAR Group, Woolworths and multinationals such as Nestlé, Parmalat, Simba/PepsiCo, Coca Cola, Kellogg’s and Unilever. Manufacturers and suppliers such as AVI Limited, Clover, Pioneer Foods, Famous Brands and Tiger Brands are also members of CGCSA.
Benefits of Membership
By joining CCGSA members benefit by;
- Belonging to a network over 11 000 businesses in the retail, wholesale and manufacturing sector in South Africa and various service providers.
- Improving their business through training, seminars and workshops that are offered by CGCSA and designed to improve efficiencies across the supply chain.
- Participation in debate forums on legislative, economic and political matters that affect the industry
- Quality leadership for representation in various statutory bodies that regulate the industry.
- Interaction with suppliers, service provider and other players in the industry in efficiently resolving non-competitive matters in the industry.
Utilising research, ideas and position documents that are geared towards efficient, better and more profitable business practices.
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