Level 2 B-BBEE contributor

dedicated multi-user warehousing and distribution

member solutions for medical devices and pharmaceuticals
 introduction
iMvula Healthcare Logistics provides dedicated and multi-user warehousing and
distribution solutions for medical devices and pharmaceuticals.

Outsourcing of logistical functions allows our clients to focus on their core business of
growing their market share. At the same time they achieve optimal cost, service levels
and quality assurance in respect of storage and distribution of their product range
through our specialist and flexible logistics solutions.

background and capacity statement

iMvula Healthcare Logistics (IHL) - formerly CG Distribution - was established in 1997.
IHL is the largest independent specialised medical and surgical device logistics company
in South Africa managing product with a sales value in excess of R500million annually
on behalf of its principals.

Operating from our 7000m2 warehouse facility in Corporate Park – Midrand - IHL
is registered with the South African Pharmacy Council as a wholesale / distribution
pharmacy and the South African Medicines Control Council as a wholesaler / distributor
of medicines.

As part of IHL’s approach to total quality management and in compliance with regulatory
requirements, a fully SABS certified ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485 Quality Management
System is implemented to ensure both compliance with international regulatory and
quality requirements governing the warehousing and distribution of medical devices,
quality of service delivery and continual improvement.

empowerment
IHL is rated as a level 2 BBBEE contributor by EMEX in terms of the Broad-Based
Black Economic Empowerment Act and Government’s Black Economic Empowerment
Strategy and as per the Codes of Good Practice released by the Department of Trade
and Industry.

IHL is an affiliate company of the iMvula Group of Companies. iMvula is a black-owned

enterprise comprising of a dynamic team of South Africans that have joined forces
to facilitate the establishment of a diverse group of companies. iMvula facilitates and
promotes Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment through the combined processes
of skills and personal development as well as wealth creation through equity ownership
at all levels.
 end to supply chain offering
IHL is able to offer the full spectrum of supply chain management services as depicted
below or any configuration thereof to meet the specific requirements of each principal:

WAREHOUSING
CUSTOMER • Receiving
• Online ordering & • Checking
processing • Stock allocation
• Order taking • Sorting
• Customer service • Packing
• Loading
• Stock control
DISTRIBUTION
• Cold chain
VALUE ADDS • Bulk & fine distribution
• Reimbursement • Parcel tracking
• Consignment stock • POD’s
• Exports

REVERSE LOGISTICS
• Product returns & collections
INVOICE
• Stock credits

CASH
• Accounts receivable
management

differentiating factors
IHL’s service offering is unique in that a dedicated environment is created for each
principal with processes tailored to meet the specific needs of that principal. Personnel
are comprehensively trained to ensure thorough knowledge of each principal’s products,
procedures and specific requirements.
 Specific performance is assured as regards:

• adding value to the principal’s product by delivering products to the customer faster
and more efficiently than competitors in the market
• orders received are executed and delivered within 24 hours to all major centres with
same day emergency deliveries to Durban, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth
and Bloemfontein on first available flight
• Gauteng emergency deliveries within 2 hours or reps can collect
• outlying areas and bulk deliveries are delivered within 48-72 hours
• accurate stock control systems and effective parcel tracking incorporating proof of
delivery available via the internet, CD rom or e-mail
• 24-hour emergency customer hot-line available 365 days a year
• no shut down over December
• cost effective rates
• removing warehouse and distribution issues / problems from our principals, allowing
them to focus on key functions such as sales, marketing and manufacturing
• adhering to each principal’s specific operation protocol including good wholesaling
practise, standard operating procedures and specific logistical protocol
• value adding services including:
- on-site packaging facility handling specific marketing and packaging needs of
each client
- reimbursement consulting
- consignment stock management
- reverse logistics

existing clients
IHL currently provides warehousing and distribution services to the following principals:

• Boston Scientific South Africa – surgical and medical devices / pharmaceutical

• Hollister / Danzac South Africa – medical devices
• Systagenix South Africa – medical devices
• Laurike Marketing – surgical / medical devices
• C66 Healthcare Technologies – surgical / medical devices
• Orphan SA Pharmaceuticals – pharmaceutical
• Medi-Challenge SA – pharmaceutical
• Covidien – pharmaceutical
• At Life Products – pharmaceutical / retail
• Phibro Animal Health – pharmaceutical
• Incolabs Supply Network - retail
• Akacia Consumer – retail
• The Offshoot – retail
• Baby Loves Nature - retail
 contact us
Anthony Schoonees
Managing Director
Cell 082 376 0674
Tel 011 238 9504
Fax 011 314 0570
anthonys@imvula.net

Hanlie Olivier
Business Development Manager
Cell 082 570 6796
Tel 011 314 0564
Fax 011 314 0570
hanlieo@imvula.net

38 Reedbuck Crescent
Corporate Park South
Midrand

P O Box 12072
Centurion
0046