and supply chain strategy across its entire African footprint which helped to provide the best raw ingredients sourced from local providers .
“ AB InBev is continuously investing in a legacy which has been established through a commitment to work with local farmers , retailers and entrepreneurs to brew beer using only the best ingredients .”
As AB InBev focuses on enriching the lives of local suppliers and producers , Hauxwell has overseen something of a procurement transformation in recent years . “ What we see today in the procurement and supply chain space is that supply chain has taken on a much more key strategic role in an organisation like ours ,” he said . “ Not only are we driving efficiencies , but also leading real transformation in sustainability and entrepreneurship .”
With AB InBev ’ s footprint covering 27 breweries across 14 countries , this strong procurement and supply chain approach is driving the top and bottom line by supporting new product development and innovation by ensuring suppliers are ready and capable .
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“ AB InBev is continuously investing in a legacy which has been established through a commitment to work with local farmers , retailers and entrepreneurs to brew beer using only the best ingredients ”
DAVID HAUXWELL VP of Procurement and Sustainability at AB InBev
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