Unitrade Management Services (UMS) is a progressive, innovative and excellence-driven voluntary trading organisation that was started in September 2001, with the aim of providing a unique and comprehensive business solution to independent wholesalers and retailers. Our business model provides all the benefits of a total franchise offer,including a comprehensive range of products and services, but without the associated costs. The Unitrade offer allows the independent trader to compete effectively in all areas with the corporate chains without losing their unique identities in the communities they serve, while benefiting from the power of an established brand. In ad.dition, by combining the buying power of the strongest independent traders in Southern Africa, our members receive the best deals to give them the edge over any competitor. Unitrade has in excess of 150 members across South and Southern Africa and the secret to our combined success can be summed up in one word: PARTNERSHIPS