AFRICA the right direction , but we cannot supply you ’. So it was the smaller chicken producers and abattoirs in this country which helped the founders over time . More family-run businesses came to the fore and said ‘ we ’ ll supply you ’, and would deliver right to the door . Ever since , we ’ ve only ever used fresh chicken .”
Using fresh products , however , creates complexities within the supply chain , particularly with regards to managing the balance of a short shelf life and consumer demand . As the company has grown , logistics have become a great deal more sophisticated ; fresh chicken can last up to seven days thanks to cold chain management , and distribution is completely outsourced .
“ In an unpredictable economic environment it ’ s key to have a professional supply chain team in place to support Nando ’ s business and to manage risk . Linda has brought an exceptional team together who are doing a great job for Nando ’ s and having fun doing it ”
– Geoff Whyte , Nando ’ s CEO Southern Africa
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