Transnet’S Competitive Supplier Development Program (Csdp)

Transnet's Competitive Supplier Development Program (CSDP) aims to localize its supply chain through developing local suppliers' capabilities. The CSDP will focus first on rolling stock and port equipment suppliers. It will take a phased approach, first engaging priority suppliers and preparing staff. Key activities include a supplier benchmarking process to assess suppliers' competitiveness and develop improvement plans. The benchmarking process involves supplier self-assessments, development of improvement plans, and implementing improvements over multiple cycles. It aims to improve supplier-buyer alignment and increase local participation in supply chains. Initial focus is facilitating participation of railway and harbor suppliers through onboarding workshops and a training program to implement benchmarking.