Coca-Cola’s micro-distribution system in Africa – servicing small shops
The Coca-Cola Company is often lauded for its distribution in Africa. It’s easier to find a cold Coke than essential
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Small business lessons I learned from Somalis
Piracy, terrorism and tears. The world view of Somalia, as a Somali friend of mine likes to joke. Hollywood’s portray
Tehran’s Grand Bazaar – from Angry Birds to pomegranates
It is 8 am in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, and Mohsen is already six hours into his working day. His day
Ghana’s Voltic – informal market success with decentralised bottling
In the early 2000s, Voltic Ghana’s leading bottled water bottler faced a common problem encountered by many beverage companies in
Spicing things up in Ethiopia’s infrastructure and retail landscape
If former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak ever returns to Bole Road in Addis Ababa, the scene of the assassination attempt
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
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
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
Nestlé’s Amazon distribution model
Nestlé is planning to sail a supermarket barge down two Amazon River tributaries, namely Pará and Xingu rivers in Brazil.
Coca-Cola’s inclusive distribution model in Ethiopia
Arriving in Ethiopia in 1998 the local Coca-Cola operation was hardly an operation to search for best practices. Today, the
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