DISTRIBUTION PROCESS
A Structured and Compliant Workflow for Bulk Supply (South Africa)
Service Overview
- Average Response Time: 24–48 Hours
- Sampling Period: 7–10 Days
- Lead Time: 15–30 Days
- Ongoing Supply: 30 / 60 / 90-Day Programmes
1. Inquiry & Qualification
- Submission of business profile
- Confirmation of required volumes
- Destination details and product specifications
2. Compliance Review
- Regulatory alignment with South African and destination country requirements
- THC threshold verification (where applicable)
- Documentation and certification review
3. Product Matching & Quotation
- Detailed specification sheets provided
- Tiered pricing based on volume
- Allocation and availability terms confirmed
4. Contract & Payment
- Agreement on terms and minimum order quantities (MOQ)
- Defined payment structure
- Incoterms: FOB / CIF / DDP (as agreed)
5. Logistics & Export
- Professional packaging and export documentation
- Freight booking and coordination
- Shipment tracking provided
6. Ongoing Supply
- Scheduled delivery programmes
- Continuous quality control
- Replenishment and supply chain management
Documentation & Compliance
- Batch Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and laboratory testing
- Commercial Invoice and Packing List
- THC Certificate per shipment (where applicable)
- Phytosanitary and Certificate of Origin documentation
- HS Code classification
- Pre-shipment compliance checklist
Typical Timeline
- Week 1: Approval and contract finalisation
- Week 2: Preparation and packaging
- Week 2–3: Export and shipment tracking
Getting Started
- Dedicated account manager assigned
- Complimentary specification sheets
- Pre-shipment compliance review
Payment & Terms
- Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 5 kg – 20,000+ kg
- Pricing: Volume-based tiered pricing
- Payment Terms: EFT (T/T), LC, DP
- Incoterms: FOB, CIF, DDP
- Currency: South African Rand (ZAR) / USD (where applicable)
Ongoing Supply Programmes
- 30-Day Reorders: Fast-track fulfilment
- 60-Day Contracts: Preferential pricing
- 90-Day Allocations: Secured volume supply
- Annual Partnerships: Strategic long-term agreements