Our Process
Targeted Procurement
8tones connects local, township and rural creatives to the mainstream marketplace here in South Africa and the rest of the world. We are procurement supply chain specialists in retail, manufacturing services, and locally made products. Most local creatives require a formalised route to market for their products – whether it be wholesalers, major retailers, B2C or online sales. We source proudly African and work with potential creatives, assisting in formalising their final product, ensuring quality meets market expectations while helping to navigate their products into the formal marketplace.
How we do this
- Source and competitively position locally made creatives and manufacturers.
- Facilitate and empower the local creative industry increasing its’ competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Implement and monitor quality control procedures so products meet retail standards
- Be a strategic partner offering a unique ability to influence a wide range of value measures for both creatives and corporates, aligning procurement and supply chain strategy.
- Source for and manage companies procurement plans and strategies to assist them in supporting the local economy and reducing their expenditures on sourced goods.
- Create tailor made catalogues specific to clients’ needs.