Supplier development is not a zero-sum game. The IBE business model positions Centre for Supplier development as the bridge and platform for Industry, Business and Enterprise to find and communicate with each other, to understand each other and do business together for the benefit of all stakeholders. With CFSD supplier development achieves a win-win outcome. The SD Channels provide the distribution network and channels to access and promote SD opportunities and initiatives across the length and breadth of industry on the African continent.

The IBE business model positions CFSD at the coal face of the challenges and constraints which have hitherto hindered the progress and success of supplier development in South Africa. CFSD is the central and critical cog in operationalising the “preferential procurement” and “enterprise development” elements of the BBBEE framework.