Supply chain challenges in Africa – the fragmented retail challenge
As an expatriate based in Ethiopia in the late nineties, just-in-time (JIT) delivery seemed like a Nollywood (Nigerian film industry)
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Distribution in Africa – what you need to know
When Africa supply chain management is the topic of discussion, frequently used words include inefficiency, bottlenecks, bureaucracy, corruption, poor infrastructure,
Complexities in Africa’s pharmaceutical market
It is Saturday afternoon, and I find myself in the heart of Lomé, the capital of Togo, at Akodessewa Fetish
Cold Chain in Emerging Markets: The Heat is On
For many Chinese and Vietnamese consumers, frozen food is still a foreign concept. Large retailers in China and Vietnam continue
Evolving Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
Managing supplier relationships used to be a zero sum game. Most companies focused on short terms goals where price was
Lean: The emerging market challenge
Emerging economies with robust economic growth remain a significant opportunity for companies eager to grow and expand their business. With
21 Issues to consider when outsourcing to 3PLs in emerging markets
When outsourcing any supply chain activities or processes to third party logistics (3PLs) operators in emerging markets, there are a
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