The “ubernisation” of last-mile delivery in Africa
The “ubernisation” of last-mile delivery in Sub-Saharan Africa is taking shape. Traditional carriers and independent transporters still dominate the landscape,
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
10 Distributor problems in emerging markets how to avoid them
Working with distributors in emerging markets can sometimes be challenges, as they sometimes lack expertise, capital, and management to drive
Route-to-Market Pilot Checklist
The Supply Chain Lab often gets involved in Route-to-Market pilot design and implementations in emerging markets. Below are a number
10 Ways to reduce inventory cost
Reducing inventory is important in any organisation concerned about the bottom-line. Many companies are finding that information can replace inventory
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
Servicing micro retailers – 10 ways distributors can add value to your business
Distributors in emerging markets can add enormous value to your business when servicing micro retailers. Below are some issues to
