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
Udaan – Organising India’s fragmented retail market
India’s retail sector is set to reach $1.1 trillion by 2020. But even with rapid growth, one traditional player remains
Smollan’s product dispenser for informal markets
Micro-retailers in informal markets often offer more affordable small pack sizes to their cash-strapped shoppers, such as a small plastic
Twiga Foods – solving Africa’s fragmented agriculture markets with technology
With over 20 percent of Sub-Saharan Africa’s GDP coming from agriculture, and more than 60 percent of the population engaged
Kenya’s Sokowatch- redesigning the way small groceries source goods
For any consumer goods company, reaching Africa’s millions of small groceries is a daunting task. With low volume and limited
Unilever and Mastercard’s Jaza Duka – trying to solve the small shop credit dilemma
The life of a micro-retailer is not always easy; high uncertainty with limited resources. Access to financial institutions remains rare,
Africa’s retail challenges – distribution issues to consider
Servicing mom-and-pop stores or micro-retailers in Africa is no easy undertaking. Whether you’re importing products or have a local manufacturing
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
Think Juba not Jacksonville – supply chain issues in Africa
Some years ago, I attended a supply chain conference in South Africa addressed by an impressive list of speakers from
Outbound transportation issues in Africa
Transportation is Africa presents some unique challenges for any organisation operating in the continent. The high cost of transport is
Garbage day in South Africa – informal recyclers’ role in the industry
It’s Friday, and that means garbage day in Emmarentia in Johannesburg. In the competitive world of recycling, that equals a
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