Technology – The Supply Chain Lab

Social ecommerce models – how Pinduoduo and Shihuituan are reshaping online sales in China

China’s social ecommerce platforms remain largely unknown outside of the country, but the models have had a big impact on

Reliance plans to create the world’s largest online-to-offline ecommerce platform in India called New Commerce. It is connecting its high-speed

Indonesia has become a hotbed for startups, and a regional hub for venture capitalists and accelerators. The island nation has

ShopUp is a Bangladesh B2B digital commerce platform servicing micro and small entrepreneurs. The startup offers what it calls a

Hungry for a “kota” or “magwinya” but don’t want to leave the house? Order Kasi has you covered. The South

TradeDepot is a B2B distribution platform that connects FMCG companies with micro-retailers in Africa. The company is servicing a network

On any Sunday, many minibus taxis with trailers in Park station in Johannesburg are filled to the brim with consumer

Copia Global is a B2C ecommerce startup — enabling people in rural and peri-urban areas to purchase products online, without

MarketForce 360 is a Kenyan-based sales and distribution management platform — digitising supply chains and creating visibility for sales and

Chilibeli is an Indonesian community-based social ecommerce startup — connecting farmers, suppliers, and consumers through its network of agents or