NATIONAL CHAMBER OF MILLING
(MAIZE
FOCUS AREAS
2008/09
1.
BUSINESS FOCUS
1.1
Strategic intent:
Vision and mission
Vision:
To be the leading authority in strategic business
information and services in agronomic processing in
To
be a world class mouthpiece for the agronomic processing industry by adding
value via leadership, information, knowledge and negotiations to enhance the
competitiveness and profitability of our members.
1.2
Core values
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Our membership is voluntary and
essentially non-restrictive.
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Our dealings are transparent.
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We are member driven and as such
responsive to members’ needs.
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We are pro-active in anticipating
members’ needs.
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Changes are welcomed.
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We have strong guidance from a
representative board of directors.
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We have strong membership support
(attendance and use of resources).
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We are publicly recognised (public
platforms, government, press).
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We are privately
funded and well financed.
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We are professionally managed:
o
qualified staff with lean
structure;
o
alert to change;
o
obsessed with information;
o
guided by the market as to
services;
o
core business focused;
o
action
based.
1.3
Core business
White
maize and wheat flour milling
Associate business:
Agricultural
processing sector through the SA Agricultural Processors
Association, animal feeds and baking
1.4
Focus areas
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Value chain leadership and management
·
Government policies, regulations and monitoring
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International trade issues and tariffs
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Media Liaison
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Representation
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Technical matters
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Training
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Human Resources
·
Good corporate governance
[Details of our focus areas are
available from our office on request.]
J F DE VILLIERS
Executive
Director