NATIONAL
CHAMBER OF MILLING
(MAIZE
FOCUS
AREAS
2010/2011
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
Mission:
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
§
Our membership is
voluntary and essentially non-restrictive.
§
Our dealings are
transparent.
§
We are member driven
and as such responsive to members’ needs.
§
We are pro-active in
anticipating members’ needs.
§
Changes are welcomed.
§
We have strong
guidance from a representative board of directors.
§
We have strong
membership support (attendance and use of resources).
§
We are publicly
recognised (public platforms, government, press).
§
We are privately funded and well financed.
§
We are
professionally managed:
·
qualified staff with
lean structure;
·
alert to change;
·
obsessed with
information;
·
guided by the market
as to services;
·
core business
focused;
·
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
· Value chain leadership and management
·
Government policies,
regulations and monitoring
·
·
International trade
issues and tariffs
·
Media Liaison
·
Representation
·
Technical matters
·
Training
·
Human Resources
·
Good corporate
governance
[Details of our focus areas are
available from our office on request.]
JF DE
VILLIERS
Executive Director
12 March 2010