[TYPE THE COMPANY NAME]
MNP3703 Assignment
1 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester
1 2025 - DUE 10 April
2025
NO PLAGIARISM
[Pick the date]
[Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of
the document. Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of
the contents of the document.]
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................3
QUESTION 1: TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE
FRAMEWORK .................................................3
QUESTION 2: BOTTLENECK PRODUCT .....................................................................4
QUESTION 3: FIXED CONTRACT .................................................................................6
QUESTION 4: EXTERNAL CHANGES INFLUENCING UNILEVER’S
PROCUREMENT
STRATEGY .....................................................................................................................7
CONCLUSION .................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES ..................................................................................................................8
Case study Supplier Relationship Management in Unilever’s African
Operations Introduction Unilever is a multinational consumer goods
organisation with a long history of global expansion and adaptation. The
organisation was formed in 1929 through the merger of the Netherlands-
based Margarine Unie and the United Kingdom-based Lever Brothers. Over
the decades, Unilever has expanded its product offerings across food,
personal care and household products, becoming one of the world’s largest
manufacturers in the consumer goods sector. Unilever’s entry into the
African market Unilever has a strong presence in Africa, operating in 41
countries and serving approximately 600 million consumers. Unilever first
entered South Africa through the importation of its products in the early
1900s, specifically starting with Sunlight soap, which quickly gained
popularity due to its cleaning efficiency and affordability. This initial success
marked the beginning of Unilever's presence in the region and paved the
way for the expansion of its product range and brand portfolio throughout
South Africa and the broader African market. The organisation employs over
40,000 people across the continent, with a significant footprint in South
Africa, where it employs more than 3,500 individuals. Unilever first entered
Africa through acquisitions and local partnerships, leveraging its global
expertise to adapt products to the unique needs of African consumers.
Today, Unilever’s African market is vital for its global strategy. Unilever’s
supplier network in Africa Unilever purchases a wide range of raw materials
from Africa, including agricultural products, packaging materials and
essential oils. These suppliers span multiple African countries, contributing to
Unilever’s supply chain resilience and economic development within the
region. Below are key suppliers and the countries they operate in: Nigeria -
Psaltry International supplies Sorbitol and cassava starch that are used for
food and personal care product manufacturing. Unilever shifted to
purchasing sorbitol locally in Nigeria to reduce dependence on Asian imports,
supporting local farmers and industries. Ghana - Benso Oil Palm Plantation
MNP3703 Assignment
1 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester
1 2025 - DUE 10 April
2025
NO PLAGIARISM
[Pick the date]
[Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of
the document. Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of
the contents of the document.]
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................3
QUESTION 1: TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE
FRAMEWORK .................................................3
QUESTION 2: BOTTLENECK PRODUCT .....................................................................4
QUESTION 3: FIXED CONTRACT .................................................................................6
QUESTION 4: EXTERNAL CHANGES INFLUENCING UNILEVER’S
PROCUREMENT
STRATEGY .....................................................................................................................7
CONCLUSION .................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES ..................................................................................................................8
Case study Supplier Relationship Management in Unilever’s African
Operations Introduction Unilever is a multinational consumer goods
organisation with a long history of global expansion and adaptation. The
organisation was formed in 1929 through the merger of the Netherlands-
based Margarine Unie and the United Kingdom-based Lever Brothers. Over
the decades, Unilever has expanded its product offerings across food,
personal care and household products, becoming one of the world’s largest
manufacturers in the consumer goods sector. Unilever’s entry into the
African market Unilever has a strong presence in Africa, operating in 41
countries and serving approximately 600 million consumers. Unilever first
entered South Africa through the importation of its products in the early
1900s, specifically starting with Sunlight soap, which quickly gained
popularity due to its cleaning efficiency and affordability. This initial success
marked the beginning of Unilever's presence in the region and paved the
way for the expansion of its product range and brand portfolio throughout
South Africa and the broader African market. The organisation employs over
40,000 people across the continent, with a significant footprint in South
Africa, where it employs more than 3,500 individuals. Unilever first entered
Africa through acquisitions and local partnerships, leveraging its global
expertise to adapt products to the unique needs of African consumers.
Today, Unilever’s African market is vital for its global strategy. Unilever’s
supplier network in Africa Unilever purchases a wide range of raw materials
from Africa, including agricultural products, packaging materials and
essential oils. These suppliers span multiple African countries, contributing to
Unilever’s supply chain resilience and economic development within the
region. Below are key suppliers and the countries they operate in: Nigeria -
Psaltry International supplies Sorbitol and cassava starch that are used for
food and personal care product manufacturing. Unilever shifted to
purchasing sorbitol locally in Nigeria to reduce dependence on Asian imports,
supporting local farmers and industries. Ghana - Benso Oil Palm Plantation
