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Partner with Transnova to Unlock Supply Chain Savings

We blend capabilities in supply chain consulting, technology solutions, and operational logistics management to help companies unlock the latent value in their supply chain.

What we do?

We help companies optimise supply chain. From pure supply chain advisory or SaaS software provision right through a fully outsourced managed service, we are your supply chain business partner of choice.

How do we do it?

We seek to understand your strategy first. We then design and implement the appropriate platforms, workflow and technologies to enable the strategy. We represent best-of-breed technology platforms through our long-standing partnerships with leading global technology players.

Who do we work with?

We work with leading blue-chip companies and global players across Africa and the Middle East. We also partner with industry bodies to design industry-specific supply chain optimisation solutions.

Who are we?

We are a team of 150 supply chain professionals, with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town. We cover the full supply chain from order to cash consistently delivering successful projects for our customers.

Your Supply Chain Business Partner

Founded in 2012, Transnova is a leading independent logistics advisory,
technology and managed services firm.

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  • Transnova founded by Eric Gower-Winter, Carsten Schubert and Neil Larkens.
2012
  • Transnova signed exclusivity with BluJay Solutions, a leading global TMS software provider.
  • Awarded Cashlogix contract, industry solution between the SARB and the major banks.
2013
  • Supply Chain Consulting for Tiger Brands.
  • Inbound and outbound logistics improvement roadmap.
2014-2015
  • Transnova appointed Lead Logistics Partner for Tiger Brands.
    TMS implementation and centralized Logistics Control Tower.
  • Route to Market strategy and TMS implementation for cement company, Cimerwa (Rwanda).
2016
  • TMS implementation for PPC Barnet (DRC).
  • Owner Driver Scheme for Distell.
2017
  • TMS implementation for TWK Agri.
  • Logistics Control Tower and Inventory Strategy for Vodacom.
2018
  • TMS for Simba PepsiCo.
  • Logistics Strategy for Distell.
  • Acquired consulting firm, Business Modelling Associates.
  • Partnership with digital twin provider, River Logic.
  • B-BBEE deal with Letsema Holdings to become 51% Black Owned company. Level 1 B-BBEE rating.
2019
  • TMS implementation and Logistics Control Tower for Distell.
  • Strategic alliance with Global Trade Solution.
  • TMS for Thirsti Water.
2020
  • ATM Servicing model for Standard Bank.
  • Logistics Strategy and TMS for The Beverage Company (BevCo).
  • Integrated TMS platform with GTS at Tiger Brands for Exports.
  • Partnership with real-time visibility provider, FourKites.
  • E2open acquires BluJay Solutions.
2021
  • Supply Chain Consulting for Pupkewitz Group (Namibia).
  • Import/Exports strategy for Distell.
  • Transport Sourcing for Tongaat-Hulett
2022
  • TMS for Illovo Sugar Africa (Malawi).
  • TMS for Namibia Breweries.
    • Heineken acquires Distell and Namibia Breweries.
    • Transitioned Heineken Beverages on to the TMS platform.
2023
  • Digital Twin for SA Table Grape Industry.
  • Inventory Optimisation for MegaTech (Namibia).
  • Exports for Heineken Beverages.
2024

Our Values

1

Humility

Our humility drives us to always do what is right in the right way, fostering an environment of integrity and respect.

2

Excellence

A commitment to excellence compels us to take action and deliver outstanding, impactful work setting a high standard for performance and encouraging continuous improvement.

3

Passion for Customers

Our customer passion motivates us to create exceptional value for our clients and unites us to build a culture centred around customer satisfaction and collaboration.

4

Innovation

Our hunger for innovation is what inspires us to turn ideas into creative solutions and new opportunities, fuelling a dynamic and forward-thinking work environment.

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Our Mission

We jointly create opportunities that unlock value in our customers’ supply chains through a deep focus on.

  • Supply Chain Design & Network Modelling,
  • Transport Management & Logistics Strategy
  • Inventory Optimisation

We then put in the platforms, workflow, and technologies to sustain it.

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Our Culture

Our culture hinges on two words:

1. Creating
Thinking, giving life to something, and designing it for success.

2. Enabling
Doing what needs to be done, supporting the client in helpful ways and utilising technology and our expertise to create value.

Transnova is a 51% Black Owned company with a Level 1 B-BBEE rating.

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Careers

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Insights

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Case Studies

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