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Manufacturing & Planning

Guide to Leveraging Demand Planning and Forecasting Systems:

Every effective supply chain piggybacks on customer demand, giving demand planning and forecasting systems a significant role in the operation. As technology solutions permeate the African supply chain landscape, more…

Procurement

Strategic Sourcing in Africa: Best practices

Strategic sourcing focuses on more than just the purchase price of the supply. It achieves this by ensuring every stage of the supply process is accounted for and negotiated. Manufacturers…

Supply chain management is the engine that powers every economy, especially that of Africa.

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Logistics & Transportation

Reverse Logistics in Africa: A Comprehensive Guide

Reverse logistics in Africa is gaining traction as the continent continues to open up to online businesses, even though these businesses and their supply chains have slightly different realities than…

Inventory & warehousing

Inventory Management Strategies That Work: A Review

Applying inventory management strategies effectively can help you achieve optimal results in your supply chain operation. With the supply chain challenges the world has experienced in the last few years, business…

Fulfilment Strategies and Models From An African Perspective

It is all about your customers, and fulfilment strategies are the game plan that allows the flow of products right to the consumer. A transaction is never closed until the…

Sustainability

Sustainable Supply Chains in Africa: Why is it Beneficial?

Unfortunately, sustainable supply chains in Africa have garnered very little attention. However, it is still an essential component of business operations around the globe. One reason for its poor acceptance…

Supply Chain Management

Lead Time in Supply Chain: The Definitive Guide

Several components define the success of your supply chain. Prioritizing them may differ between supply chains, but the supply chain lead time is one of the most critical factors when…