Zimbabwe's Figjam – creating supply chain visibility in informal trade
In African markets, supply chain visibility remains a big challenge. A CIPS survey highlighted that 65% of South African companies
Tag: Africa
Egypt’s MaxAB – transforming the small grocery trade
With a population of 100 million and an outlet base of 400,000, servicing Egypt retail market is not an easy
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
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
The challenges of servicing mom-and-pop shops – and why they still matter
Servicing mom-and-pop shops with low volume and limited space is difficult and often expensive. But traditional outlets also have a
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
