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
Last Mile delivery in Africa: A Review
Similar to the rest of the world, last-mile delivery in Africa is the final stage of the delivery process. The last mile is a collaboration of all the processes, challenges,…
Inventory & warehousing
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…
Common inventory management mishaps to avoid
Despite best efforts, inventory management mishaps do happen. The important thing here is what you are going to do when it happens. For every organization, savvy inventory management is indispensable…
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…
