Sustainability is all the rage in the world today, especially where the supply chain is concerned.…
Obi Tabansi
Obinabo Tochukwu Tabansi is a supply chain mastro and writer with a decade of experience working in different facets of the supply chain. Today he is living his passion for writing on all things supply chain. His blog, Supply Chain Nuggets, is Africa’s fastest-rising supply chain blog, helping professionals, business owners, and curious minds navigate the supply chain complexities on the continent.
How to Enjoy Successful Supply Chains Amid Wars and Geopolitical Crisis
It’s the wars and rumours of war season, but it’s not an excuse for your supply…
The Philips Saga: Why Nokia’s Supply Chain Survived
In 2000, a fire broke out at a Philips new semiconductor plant in Albuquerque, New Mexico,…
Fulfilment Strategies and Models From An African Perspective
It is all about your customers, and fulfilment strategies are the game plan that allows the…
The Three Levels of Supply Chain Management
A successful supply chain operation is all about effective decision-making across all levels of supply chain…
Contract Negotiation Tips For African Supply Chains
Contract negotiation can be tedious and challenging because of its nuances, but does it have to…
Why Digital Supply Chain is Necessary
Leveraging technology to improve outcomes is the core goal of the digital supply chain. Transparency across…
Sustainable Sourcing: Best Practices
Over 50% of businesses run a sustainable procurement policy, and 74% of supply chain professionals have…
Why is There Slow Supply Chain Digitization in Africa
Although supply chain digitization of in Africa and the rest of the world is not a…
Why is There a Global Supply Chain Crisis?
It’s been one thing after another since the pandemic started. Now, we are experiencing an extended…
8 Supply chain Rules
Supply chain rules give you the why and how to enforce discipline in your operations. These…
6 Supply Chain Models You Should Know
Every business relies on one or more supply chain models. While supply chains share the primary…
7 Strategies for Reducing Supply Chain Costs
One of your primary goals as a business owner or supply chain manager is to run…
7 Guidelines to Reduce Supply Chain Lead Times
Supply chain lead time, at its core, measures the speed and efficiency of the operation. It…
Procurement Strategies That Work: A Review
If supply chain management were a battlefield, Procurement would be the front line, and procurement officers…
Supply Chain Collaboration: Why You Need It
With competition at an all-time high, there has never been a more urgent need for supply…
6 Solutions to The Impact of Forex on Supply Chains in Nigeria
With countries reeling from inflation and the impact of forex on supply chains, many organisations are…
9 Tips for Supply Chain Beginners
It is the season for supply chain beginners. You are not alone. In the wake of …
9 Supplier Management Myths In African Supply Chains
Supplier management myths in Africa are misconceptions or wrong practices in the management of suppliers within…
Offshoring Risks And Recommendations: A Review
Offshoring is a type of outsourcing that entails the movement of parts of a supply chain’s…
5 Key Supply Chain Management Principles You Should Know
It goes without saying that only the supply chain that works will survive in the increasingly…
4 Myths Plaguing Ethical Supply Chain
No doubt, an ethical supply chain has become an increasingly valuable asset for businesses across the…
African Sourcing Strategies That Work: A Complete Guide
Africa is the top emerging market in the world, and it is showing a lot of…
The Role of 3PLs in Driving E-commerce Growth In Africa
It’s no secret that e-commerce growth in Africa, like the rest of the world, has seen…
Presidency to Launch Multi-Modal Rail Terminal in Durban
Dual economic and supply chain boost as South African president launches multi-modal rail terminal and food…
AGL Opens Lobito Terminal, Boosting Angolan Trade and Infrastructure
Africa Global Logistics (AGL), a leader in African logistics and ports, has officially launched operations at…
Groundbreaking Supply Chain Research Centre Poised to Revolutionize Africa
A landmark collaboration between Supply Chain Africa, Adebayo Adeleke LLC, and Ladoke Akintola University of Technology…
How to find and stop spend leakage in your supply chain
Hidden expenses in your supply chain create a spend leakage that, if not properly identified and…
How access to financing can transform African supply chains
Access to financing has all it takes to ensure African supply chains can have the freedom…
How to achieve multi-modal transportation in Africa
Robust multi-modal transportation in Africa is possible, but it will involve collaboration between the private and…
