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SUPPLY CHAIN everyone in between ,” explains Uren . The company also works very closely with local universities , and has recently established an apprenticeship scheme , which is proving very successful so far .
Overcoming distance-to-market challenges Everything Jendamark does , every decision the company makes , is driven by customer demand . It manufactures all its systems in South Africa , however its distance to market can be a challenge .
“ Our machines are quite large so we have an additional eight weeks of shipping and customs clearance before we reach markets in the northern hemisphere ,” explains Uren . “ With this in mind we have to be ahead of the curve and ensure our customers want our products . We have to work closely with them and listen to their needs to predict the solutions they will require in sixmonths , one-year , three-years time .”
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Research and development To second-guess the next big market trends , Jendamark has recently established its own R & D department , made up of experts within the business . “ The newly formed team is working on standardization of equipment and systems , product development and market analysis ,” says Uren .
The R & D team develop new solutions , build prototypes , test them in-house and then ask customers to come and take a look before taking them to mass production . It also works on
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