The digitisation of the traditional retailer in Africa
The humble mom-and-pop shop or traditional retailer has been getting a lot of attention of late. It seems like not
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
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.
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
How NGOs are bridging Africa’s infrastructure and technology divide
Mobile phone networks have proven to be a vital piece of technology for Africa. The technology is playing an important
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