How to enter the Ethiopian market – Key distribution issues to consider
Ethiopia is the second-most populous country in Africa (after Nigeria) and one of the fastest-growing economies, with an average GDP
Author: Tielman Nieuwoudt
Tielman Nieuwoudt is a consultant focused supply chain, last-mile logistics, and informal retail service models in emerging markets. He has more than two decades of personal and professional experience — working, living and travelling across more than a hundred countries, primarily in emerging economies in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.
Distributor management skills in emerging markets
Implementing a 3rd party distribution system in emerging markets can be a challenging undertaking. Often distributors don’t have the required skills and
Walking in another man’s shoes – Kenya’s second-hand clothes trade
It is 10 am, and Timothy Kimani has already had a full day. His day usually starts with a trip
Africa’s urbanisation: making sense of the numbers
A few years back, I conducted a Route-to-Market project for a pan-African television network in Zambia. Part of our project
Making sense of Nigeria’s retail and open market landscape
The word boring does not come to mind when you think of Nigeria. Nigeria is one of the fastest growing
Micro distribution in emerging markets– key issues to consider
There is increased interest in micro distributors and the potential they hold within an inclusive business model. Well documented micro
The important role of feeder towns in African distribution
For centuries feeder towns and markets have played an important part in trade routes. Images of traders on camels on
Reasons distributors in emerging markets fail
Implementing a 3rd party distribution system in emerging markets can be a challenging undertaking. Below are some reasons why distributors in
Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) for SMEs in emerging markets
Where information is lacking, inventory often takes the place, all at a cost. Emerging market operations are a case and
Mi Tienda’s Inclusive Business Model in Mexico
Mi Tienda was founded to improve the supply of consumer goods in rural Mexico. It distributes products to stores in
The Supply Chain Lab 