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IntroductIonthe foundatIons of BusIness excellenceWhy do We do It?Who We have Worked WIthPortfolIocommercIal oPPortunItIesexPosurecomPany feature examPlescontacts
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become something newA fresh new look, and a brand new approach
TODAY’S ECONOMIC CLIMATE IS TOUGh, reaching and retaining new business is even tougher!
seen in the right place at the right time...
Business Excellence online is as it sounds, an online portal for businesses who have stories of excellence to tell. With over
4,000 global success stories across all industry sectors, the companies we feature are constantly evolving to stay at the top of their game.
We too feel that evolution is essential to success, and with that in mind have a brand new proposition. Read on to find out what we can offer your business in terms of exposure, brand positioning and exceptional editorial coverage.
INTRODUCTION
What is Business excellence?Business Excellence is an online business publication portal with a global audience at the leading edge of new business thinking
INTRODUCTION
After many years as a printed distribution magazine and having thoroughly exhausted the possibilities of a paper
circulation, we evolved into the online publishing arena. No longer constrained by the geography of printing and physical distribution, Business Excellence can now offer instant communication across the globe in a variety of formats targeted to specific sectors or regions, in addition to our “traditional” monthly magazines. An article or advertisement uploaded today can be read immediately anywhere in the world, from Sydney, Australia to Vancouver, Canada.
With a core readership of director and C-level executives across the business spectrum, our editorial scope is all-embracing, seeking examples of best practice and continuous improvement wherever they can be found. Regular features on the major issues of the day, authored by experts in their field, complement this coverage with independent advice to give readers a competitive advantage in their own marketplace.
what do we do?Our primary objective is to provide quality coverage of truly inspiring companies who have achieved the highest standard in their field of expertise
INTRODUCTION
Our talented team of researchers and editors have exceptional skill in providing true insights
into a business through detailed research and structured interviews. This approach gives us a fair and subjective coverage of the companies we feature and a detailed insight to the ingredients that make their business successful. We look at all facets of their business including strategy, customer focus, sustainability and supply chain management right through to exploring their current projects and product service offerings.
Presenting companies in the Best possiBle lightOur expert team of designers and editors will work with you to make sure that your feature or advertisement is the perfect representation of your business
fEaTURE ExamplES
the foundations of Business excellenceThe four foundations of business excellence provide a framework for our independent and authoritative editorial coverage
fOUNDaTIONS
foundation one:strategyThe highest level of managerial activity, strategic management provides leadership and direction to the enterprise
fOUNDaTIONS
To fulfil its vision effectively and efficiently, a business must match its strengths
to the business environment. An excellent business strategy integrates the organization’s goals, policies and activities into a cohesive whole, while remaining f lexible enough to react to changing circumstances. Then, of course, it must be implemented and its progress measured.
foundation tWo:operationsOperational excellence occurs when a company matches its performance with its potential in its core activities
fOUNDaTIONS
Under scrutiny here are the processes and techniques that bring competitive advantage
by improving quality, reducing costs, eliminating waste and empowering the workforce. From lean to six sigma, from 5S to value stream mapping, continuous improvement is the theme, creating the culture change in organizations that facilitates excellence and keeps world class companies at the forefront of their industry.
foundation three:supply chain Excellence in the supply chain is achieved when customer demands are fulfilled with the most efficient use of all resources
fOUNDaTIONS
The best supply chains deliver what is needed, at the right time, to the right place, and in the right
quantity, through the collaboration of a coordinated system of organizations, people, activities, information and other resources. Business Excellence contains content covering the planning and management of all activities involved in sourcing, procurement and distribution, and their related logistics management activities. What does the customer want? How important are price, quality, innovation, on-time delivery, and reliability?
Just as lean thinking is finding its way into all corners of the business world, so now is green thinking
foundation four:sustainaBility
fOUNDaTIONS
Green business ha s been transformed from an oxymoron to a mainstream concept
in the last ten years, as the early adopters discovered that being green is actually good for business. The concept of sustainability widens the measurement of an organization’s success into economic, environmental and social elements. Our editorial looks for demonstrations of excellence and innovation in all these elements to bring competitive advantage, attract and retain employees, become a preferred supplier, a responsible neighbour to local communities, and reduce costs.
insPired by what we doThe road to excellence is long and winding, but if you do one thing better today than you did yesterday, you are moving forward
why DO wE DO IT?
We’re passionate about showcasing the best that business has to offer. Our team of dedicated staff strive
to report on the best examples of successful business across the world.
If we are able to inspire others through the companies we write about and help them make their business better then we have achieved our goal. We see ourselves as a voice for businesses who often fail to promote their success well enough and share their visions.
Aerial view of the Diavik open pit diamond mine in Canada
insPirational companiesBusiness Excellence is privileged and proud to count some of the world’s most prestigious companies as partners who have shared their stories with our readers
When food manufacturer HJ Heinz rolled out the Heinz Global Performance System across its
74 production sites, we secured an exclusive interview with the director responsible for the whole program.
Toyota, the Japanese car manufacturer whose production system inspired lean manufacturing, gave us a unique insight into its operations in South Africa.
Procter & Gamble, L’Oréal, ABB, Tata and Bombardier have all shared their global experiences, while in the mining sector, we have featured some of the world’s biggest organisations. BHP Billiton, De Beers, Barrick Gold, Goldcorp, Newmont Mining, Agnico-Eagle and Rio Tinto, not forgetting Harry Winston Diamond Corporation, whose CEO explained its unique business model exclusively to Business Excellence.
whO wE havE wORkED wITh
Jewelry from the Harry Winston
collection
Mining and exploration:
Other exceptional companies we’ve featured...
ConstruCtion and infrastruCture:
food and beverage:
retail and leisure:
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whO wE havE wORkED wIThOther exceptional companies we’ve featured...
professional serviCes:
energy:
ManufaCturing:
transport and logistiCs:
oil & gas:
insPirational peopleHere is a selection of top business leaders who have shared their stories with our readers
whO wE havE wORkED wITh
Mark SeagerCEOdHl supply chain
Behind every successful business sits a team of dedicated individuals
driving innovation and business improvement. We talk directly to these people to gain a detailed insight into their businesses. We have been fortunate enough to talk to some of the most inspirational business leaders from around the globe.
Mr PRS OberoiChairmanoberoi Hotels and resorts
Henk PauwCEOsohar aluminium
Tabitha M. KaranjaCEOKeroche breweries
Manuel E. BonillaPrEsidEntbarrick gold: pueblo viejo Mine
Ernst VenteExECutivE Gm exxaro
whO wE havE wORkED wITh
Vinita BalimanaGinG dirECtOrbritannia industries
Marc CameronvP, OPEratiOnsdiavik diamond Mines inc.
Vincent TremaineCEOflinders ports
Hilton MerExECutivE Chairmanstuttafords
Bob GannicottCEO & ChairmanHarry Winston diamond Corporation
clienttestimonialsDon’t just take our word for it
whO wE havE wORkED wITh
For the Diavik features, Business Excellence Magazine On-line certainly lived up to their name. I was extremely pleased with the results. Their articles included an overview of Diavik, a feature on our new underground mine and a focus on our work with Aboriginal communities and environmental protection. Through these articles Business Excellence accurately captured our unique story and presented it in an informative and appealing manner which is not an easy task given the breadth of our operation. It was also gratifying to see our contractors and local northern companies that play a big part in our success, highlighted. I appreciated the editor’s desire to get different perspectives on our business which allowed them to better understand and tell our story.
The feedback we have received on the articles from our workforce and from outside our organization have been extremely positive and we look forward to working with Business Excellence in the near future.
M.CameronVice President, Operationsdiavik diamond Mines inc.
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DIAVIKDIAMOND MINES INC.
We were very pleased with the experience we had working with Business Excellence Magazine On-Line. Their broad coverage of our strategy and operations gave our company very good visibility for both the Harry Winston luxury brand and the rough diamond side of our business, through their inclusion of the Diavik Diamond Mine.
Frederic De Narp CEOHarry Winston, inc.
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“It was a pleasure to work with all of your staff. They were highly competent and professional. Best wishes to you and your magazine.
C.RehnborgCharles RehnborgCentra Health
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whO wE havE wORkED wITh
“ We want to sincerely thank you for the excel-lent coverage you have given to Mintek.
H.AlinkHans AlinkMintek
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I read the article and I must say it’s really well done. The story did reflect the interview nicely and I must say all the key points were captured without any major changes being needed from my side.
The pictures also come across very nicely and it’s clearly a good piece of work by your team. Thanks again for the opportunity to tell the Heidelberg story.
Let me know if you need anything again in the future.
B.MeyerBernd Meyerbat south africa
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magazinesBy regionWe offer an extensive portfolio of magazines, targeting global, regional and industry specific audiences
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magazinesBy sectorSelective marketing opportunities to the sectors you serve
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HealthcareA C H I E V I N G B U S I N E S S E X C E L L E N C E O N L I N E
FROM BENCH
McGill University Health Centre: Planning a new standard of healthcare for Montreal
JULPHAR: An injection
of insulin
SEHA: Health oasis
LANCET LABORATORIES:
Diagnostic excellence
rEtail & lEisurE
mininG
fOOd & drink EnErGy & utilitiEs
tElECOmshEalthaCrE manufaCturinG
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Oil & Gas
WeeklyeditionThe weekly edition provides a snapshop of the very latest features of global excellence in a bitesize magazine
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Understanding the needs of the African
continent’s booming economies
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toP 0 reasonsTop ten reasons to market your business through Business Excellence
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1 Raise your profile
2 Align your company with market leaders
3 Be heard through a mix of advertising and editorial
4 Become a trusted brand
5 Attract new business through regional and sector channels
6 Comprehensive lead generation programme
7 Measurable ROI to justify your spend
8 Unrestricted use of materials (specially designed brochure) for own marketing
9 Pick and mix your exposure through customisable campaigns
10 Use of our creative and editorial teams to ensure your campaign has impact
integrated marketing opportunitiesOur unique blend of advertising and editorial gives you the best options to maximise your exposure
COmmERCIal OppORTUNITIES
Business Excellence is not just one magazine, it’s a portfolio of sector and regional magazines covering
the most significant industry channels around the world. It’s also a newsletter and website all with their own unique marketing opportunities.
With this mixed media approach we are able to offer a very diverse mix of exposure to our clients. We offer a number of solutions from editorial coverage of product launches or projects and services alongside traditional advertising placements. We have found through extensive analysis of previous campaigns, the ingredients which really make the difference, and maximise the results of any marketing activity. Using our specialist marketing team and our in-house designers and editors, we are able to identify the best way to get you the results you are looking for through our integrated marketing opportunities.
be seen in all the right placesWe’re confident we can deliver unrivalled exposure for your company. The following outlines all the activity you can benefit from
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need some helP or advice?Our professional and friendly team are always available to answer your questions or help you find the right solution for your business
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