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Meet Brian Fredericks CEO of BBOpEx Solutions
11/22/2024
Meet Brian Fredericks CEO of BBOpEx Solutions
With a career spanning over 4 decades in supply chain management, Brian has led high-performing teams across diverse sectors, including mining, rail, automotive, oil and gas, and industrial products in both public and private organizations.
His vision for BBOpEx centers on action-oriented, results-driven approaches that maximize efficiency and effectiveness in the supply chain—a critical foundation for profitability and exceptional customer satisfaction.
Brian is not only an accomplished global executive but also a dedicated coach and mentor. Under his guidance, BBOpEx Solutions is focused on building strategies that elevate business value and nurture growth for both our clients and the BBOpEx team.
His forward-thinking approach and deep industry insights make him an invaluable asset, and we are excited for the advancements he will bring to BBOpEx and our clients’ success.
Under Brian’s leadership, we’ll continue to champion our “Issue-Driven, Solution-Focused & Results-Based Approach,” transforming challenges into opportunities. Expect even stronger support across strategy deployment, performance management, process excellence, and high-performance work teams—all seamlessly integrated for your success.
We invite you to connect with Brian and be a part of this exciting new era at BBOpEx. Together, we’ll create unparalleled value and drive mutual growth.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fredericks-58b84619/
Email: brian@bbopex.com
THE ACCENTURE 10TH GENDER MAINSTREAMING AWARDS
Bridge Building OpEx Solutions Recognised in the Accenture 10th Gender Mainstreaming Awards.
Bridge Building OpEx Solutions was named a finalist in the prestigious Accenture 10th Gender Mainstreaming Awards, specifically in the coveted category of “Investing in Young Women.” This esteemed recognition places us in the company of other distinguished organizations, including:
- AECI Limited
- Webber Wentzel
- Botswana Women Lead In
- Lead 360 Afrika Innovation and Research
- SHEngineers
- Southern Africa Institute of Aviation Science and
This accolade holds profound significance as it acknowledges and celebrates organisations committed to empowering and educating young women.
It underscores our collective efforts to address social inequities and create pathways for the emergence of future women leaders from diverse economic
At Bridge Building OpEx Solutions, we firmly believe in the power of education and empowerment to build a more inclusive future. Our dedication to such initiatives reflects our unwavering commitment to providing every young woman with the opportunity to thrive and lead.
We are immensely proud of the positive impact we’ve had on the lives of young women, who are poised to shape the next generation of leaders.
Championing Women's Leadership Across Continents
Women’s representation in decision-making processes remains disproportionately low across the continent, spanning South Africa and beyond.
Education emerges as a pivotal barrier to women’s access to leadership roles, with cost often cited as a primary obstacle to girls’ education. The intersection of poverty and familial obligations frequently cuts short girls’ aspirations for education, crushing their dreams. At Bridge Building OpEx Solutions, we’re committed to dismantling these barriers and fostering an environment where every woman can fulfill her potential and contribute meaningfully to society.
ASCM/PEPFAR Dreams Project
Current initiative BBOpEx is leading – ASCM partnering with PEPFAR and local DREAMS organizations to deliver an Essential Supply Chain Management Skills (ESCMS) program to AGYW participants helping them develop necessary job skills and gain placement to entry-level supply chain jobs.
Uplift and Thrive – The Positive Impact of Supply Chain Workforce Development
ASCM BMGF Project
BBOpEx, under the leadership of Glenda, was responsible for the execution of the recent Public Health Initiative undertaken by the Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM), in the targeted countries of Kenya, Senegal, and Nigeria.
Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the initiative’s goal is to create self-reliant Supply Chain talent, increase frontier market Supply Chain maturity, improve distribution systems, and enable consistent monitoring.
Glenda Maitin, SCOR-P
BBOpEx Founder & Managing Director
A Better World through Supply Chain
Announcements
100 Adolescent Girls, Young Woman
03/18/2022
100 Adolescent Girls/Young Woman
from umMgundlovu, and eThekwini districts in KZN and OR Tambo district in Eastern Cape who have completed ASCM Essential Supply Chain Management Skills (ESCMS) training is available for intake of 2023 Learnerships.
Interested organisations to contact:
glenda@bbopex.co.za or pfe@bbopex.co.za
10/21/2020
Authorized ASCM Consulting Partner
Bridge Building OpEx Solutions is now officially an Authorised ASCM Consulting Partner.
07/18/2020
Lerato: Why I Love Supply Chain
Supply Chain is just not a career, it is the way we live! Listen to Lerato Thabede, CPIM as she tells us why she loves Supply Chain.
11/14/2019
BBOpEx and Kaizen Partnership
Bridge-Building OpEx Solutions and Kaizen Institute South Africa have joined forces to create a powerful new partnership. By combining their complementary skill sets, the two businesses can offer client companies a wider range of results-driven, process simplification and Operational Excellence solutions, particularly in the area of Supply Chain optimisation.
09/18/2018
Implemented the 5S Workplace Organisation methodology at RoadLab Germiston Stores.
Bridge Building OpEx Solutions led by Glenda Maitin, implemented the 5S Workplace Organisation methodology at RoadLab Germiston Stores.
The Five S methodology helps a workplace remove items that are no longer needed (Sort), organize the items to optimize efficiency and flow (Straighten), clean the area in order to more easily identify problems (Shine), implement colour coding and labels to stay consistent with other areas (Standardize) and develop behaviours that keep the workplace organized over the long term (Sustain).
Our team not only achieved real-time results but also learned in the process. The BBOpEx team really lived up to their slogan “Creating Value is Our Signature”.
The aim of the workshop was to enable Roadlab Staff to provide even better Service to our Customers.
Roadlab – Partnering for Growth
Operational Excellence
“Wynn’s appointed BBOpEx, owned and led by Glenda Maitin to undertake a Supply Chain Value Analysis on some of Wynn’s small and medium enterprise suppliers. The scope included business risk assessment, coaching and implementing business process efficiencies across the tiers of our suppliers, providing custom made solutions to each supplier.
The process enabled Wynn’s to have a transparent view of potential risks and work collectively with suppliers to close gaps. Benefits resulting from this process include supply consistency and more competitive pricing.
Glenda and her team fulfilled the project with incredible professionalism and relatable, tangible results on all levels within the organisation and the SME’s that benefitted from the project.
Should future opportunities arise, we will work with Glenda again.”
Paul van Zyl
“Thanks for you time with us in the training session. It was very educational and so much of inspiring growth within the logistic department. You have motivated me on how to be a team leader and that I had a big role to play within the company.
I am working hard to improve in each and every angle that will make this company going forward. As the leader of the department I have a lot that need to be improved within the company and outside where we contact our deliveries.
We also looking from your side that you will keep our department the best and on top of the global networks.
On behalf of my team we thank so much.”
Michael Kuleti
“The key factor for choosing to work with you and your company is because of your hands on expertise in the areas of continuous improvement, capability development and overall expertise on end to end supply chain advisory and process improvement. We were also delighted when you went out of your way to accommodate minor changes to the scope. This required additional time to the project and you assisted us without any complains or additional charges.”
Zakithi Khumalo
“Glenda was flexible in her consultancy approach and we were able to change direction on certain projects in order to add the most value to the business and see quick results.”
Graham Richards
Catalytic Project Management
“Glenda developed a robust team in each of the countries that have consistently exceeded expectations for the Ministries of Health and the funding organizations. “
Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE
“Without hesitation I recommend Glenda as a leader, her business as an outstanding example of entrepreneurship – both focused on effective advisory, capability development and supply chain optimization. “
Peter Bolstorff, SCOR-P, CSCP
“Thank you and we truly appreciate the role you played and the impact you made to the programme offerings and the clarity brought to the entrepreneurs in working on their Business growth strategy.”
Puseletso Modimogale
“Throughout the project, I was impressed with Glenda’s commitment to ensuring overall project delivery as her main focus and driver. When unforeseen problems surfaced, as they do, Glenda worked diligently with the collective team or individual members to identify a solution that was acceptable to achieving the desired project outcomes.”
Stan Shaw
Advisory
“Dear Glenda
On behalf of the Director Food and Drug Services, Pharm M.O. Lawal and the the Director (Logistics) NPHCDA Mrs Kubura Daradara;
I wish to thank you for your passionate support to Nigeria’s supply chain Management.
We encourage you to support us to effectively adapt the ASCM resources for large scale up – with savings in time and cost without loss of substance.
Thank you”
Pharm Linus Odoemene
Unlocking Youth Potential
“Good morning Mrs/Ms Glenda. I trust you well. I would like to thank you for all the advice you have given me, not to forget the assessment you allowed me to partake in. I am now clear on where I should steer in terms of my career and work life.”
Sayeed Hoosein
“I write this email to let you know that I’ve completed my P1 & P2 and I got good results and I’m graduating in September. I also wanted to let you know that I’m now a Junior Software developer at CLX. All thanks to you, your kindness and your guidance. Thank you for the opportunity you gave me and for assisting me to find who I wanna be. Currently at CLX we completed Velle Virtual village which was a success and Now we are working on Velle Hams again. I’m sure Andrew is also happy to see us carry forward his architect. If you get time next week let’s organize a teams meeting I want to bring something to your attention. Thank you.”
Twalani Makhubele
“When I started at BBOpEx, I was very reserved and unsure of myself. Glenda took me under her wing, and mentored me in my career and personal life. Glenda helped me get an interview with the company that I am at now. Today I am a Junior Supply Chain Management Consultant.”
Junior Mira
“I would like to take this opportunity to show my gratitude for what you, the ASCM and TB/HIV team have done for all of us, the ladies in the Dream Chasers group. It is funny to think when we came up with the name ‘Dream Chasers’ we were not sure what that meant to us. The true meaning came into reality as you allowed us to showcase ourselves and to find the potential within ourselves. Thank you for helping us chase our dreams and reminding us that we can be more than what society perceives about us, young African ladies.”
Sinethemba Msomi
Entrepreneur Internship Experience – KBD® High Impact & Mentoring
“During my internship with BBOPEX, I was able to advance my business skills particularly in networking with different stakeholders such as CEOs of SMMEs and those of established large corporates, not as an employee but as a service provider who is able to bring more. I particularly found the independence to handle projects to be useful in improving my ability to work throughout all levels from Operators to CEOs, not just reporting and presenting but also interacting at an intellectual level. This is a skill that will definitely help me as I grow my business.”
Your contributions made a difference in my life, and I have grown wiser and stronger, I have become a fledging business owner. I am a professional coach, I have been Certified in Logistics Transport and Distribution. Through all my personal challenges you never saw me less as but I believe it showed you that I can work with heart and skill.
Lerato Thabede
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Contact Info
Email: pfe@bbopex.co.za
WhatsApp: 0813091175
Physical Address
Section 40, Block 6, Constantia Square Office Park, 526 16th Rd, Randjespark, Midrand, 1685