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do it for them. Similarly, for a lot of companies nowadays, the supply base that you will have in 10 years’ time hasn’t even been invented yet. We embrace it as an organisation because not only does it create efficiency, it also gives you a global market reach that you never had before.” The road ahead As a retail giant, Woolworths has captured the hearts of the South African market. But with such visible successes, what is the company’s next move? For Naidu, the company
is determined to work to help grow, transform and develop their employees and suppliers in the belief that people are at the heart and foundation of their business. “We are really keen to engage with black-owned business and black, woman-owned businesses in particular,” concludes Naidu. “We want to explore opportunities with suppliers in the market and significantly improve how we support small business, create jobs, and transform the country. That’s our vision for Woolworths and that’s what I am really passionate about.”
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