Categorise companies in Swaziland according to where they fit in the supply chain?

Here's how companies in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) can be categorized within the supply chain:

• Raw Material Producers/Suppliers: These companies are at the very beginning of the supply chain, extracting or growing primary products.

  • Examples: Eswatini Sugar Association (sugar cane growers), Eswatini National Coal Corporation (mining), various agricultural farms producing maize, vegetables, or livestock.

• Manufacturers/Processors: These companies transform raw materials into finished or semi-finished goods.

  • Examples: Royal Eswatini Sugar Corporation (RES Corporation) (sugar processing), Eswatini Beverages (soft drinks and beer production), Tex Ray and FTM Garments (textile and apparel manufacturing), Parmalat Eswatini (dairy products).

• Wholesalers/Distributors: These businesses purchase goods in large quantities from manufacturers and sell them to retailers or other businesses.

  • Examples: Metro Cash & Carry, Africa Cash & Carry, and various local distribution companies for consumer goods.

• Retailers: These companies sell products directly to the end consumer.

  • Examples: Major supermarket chains like Shoprite, Pick n Pay, and Spar, clothing stores like Mr Price and Pep Stores, and numerous small local shops and markets.

• Logistics and Transportation Providers: These companies facilitate the movement and storage of goods throughout the supply chain.

  • Examples: Eswatini Railways (rail freight), various trucking companies (e.g., Unitrans, local hauliers), and warehousing service providers.