StratDairy Foods — Implementation Timeline

The implementation plan spans 24 months from project inception to national rollout. The Gantt chart below illustrates the critical path and interdependencies across workstreams:

Section 10 · Business Plan

Implementation Timeline

The implementation plan spans 24 months from project inception to national rollout. The Gantt chart below illustrates the critical path and interdependencies across workstreams:

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Gantt — visualised from the accompanying data.

10.1 Detailed Milestones

Phase	Activity	Timeline	Key Deliverable
Phase 1: Foundation	Company registration, legal structuring, CIPC filings	Month 1–2	Company incorporated; shareholder agreement executed
Phase 1: Foundation	Capital raise (equity close + loan facility)	Month 1–5	ZAR 30M secured; loan documentation signed
Phase 1: Foundation	Site acquisition, EIA, building permits	Month 2–6	Site secured; permits approved
Phase 2: Build	Plant design and engineering	Month 4–7	Final engineering drawings approved
Phase 2: Build	Construction and build-out	Month 7–12	Building shell and services complete
Phase 2: Build	Equipment procurement (Tetra Pak, GEA)	Month 6–10	Equipment delivered to site
Phase 2: Build	Equipment installation and commissioning	Month 11–13	Production line operational
Phase 3: Launch Prep	Staff recruitment and training	Month 10–13	Full team recruited; trained
Phase 3: Launch Prep	Test production runs and certifications	Month 13–15	HACCP/ISO certification achieved
Phase 3: Launch Prep	Brand launch campaign	Month 14–16	Brand live in market
Phase 4: Market Entry	Soft launch – KZN regional retailers	Month 16–17	First retail sales recorded
Phase 4: Market Entry	National rollout across all channels	Month 18–24	Full national distribution achieved

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