and bringing in new systems is an ongoing policy for
Lenmed. “We strive to procure the latest equipment and
we are always looking to upgrade our facilities. In this
way we attract the best medical staff,” says Devchand.
Making sure the company can negotiate the best
possible price on its supplies was a prerequisite
to its taking a 43 percent stake in Pharmed
Pharmaceuticals, a wholesale and distribution
business in Durban. It has more than 8,900 active
WE TOOK THE VIEW THAT WE
WANTED TO CREATE FACILITIES
WE COULD BRING OUR OWN
FAMILIES TOO AND THAT IN A
NUTSHELL HAS BEEN THE RECIPE
FOR OUR SUCCESS
PRAKASH DEVCHAND,
CEO AND CHAIRMAN
the pulse
page 157
September 2012
