In 2024, much of the economies across Africa is grappling with the high cost of goods…
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.
A guide to supplier data management (SDM) in Africa
Supplier data management is one of the fastest rising systems in supply chain operations, even in…
Strategies for Inventory Level Optimization
In today’s competitive climate, supply chains are seeking different avenues to reduce costs and stay profitable;…
Actualizing A Green Warehouse in Africa
Much has been made about the green warehouse initiative, but is it possible in Africa? Sustainability…
AI in Inventory Management: Why you need it
With more complexity in inventory management, supply chains are looking for tools and solutions to navigate…
Five drivers of competitive supply chain
Competition is not a new phenomenon. Countries, companies, and humans have always competed with each other.…
Merger Alert! Wasoko & MaxAB to create e-commerce powerhouse
Wasoko and MaxAB merger could create a B2B e-commerce power for East& North Africa. What does…
DropX bows out. Another e-logistics startup exits the scene
DropX, the Abuja-based startup once envisioned as the “Uber for delivery,” has made a bittersweet exit…
More power for South Africa as Total builds 216 MW Solar Plant
Total Energies has unveiled plans to build groundbreaking 216 MW solar plant in South Africa. Considering…
Greener swipes? Mastercard & MDP partner for carbon calculator
Mastercard and MDP have collaborated to create a consumer-friendly carbon calculator for Egyptians. Can you imagine…
Egytrans & Links Investment to conquer Saudi’s logistics industry?
Egytrans and Links Investment are going to battle with Saudi’s Booming Logistics industry, and they have…
BioNTech opens mRNA vaccine plant in Rwanda
BioNTech opens $150 million manufacturing plant for its mRNA vaccine in Rwanda. In a groundbreaking move…
Snippets from the recent supply chain excellence Award by ACSC
The ACSC (African Centre for Supply Chain) has honoured professionals and companies with the 2023 Supply…
Warehouse management systems (WMS): The Fundamentals
The warehouse management system (WMS) is a great tool for organizing, controlling, and tracking the inventory…
Cost of logistics: A Review
Finding the hidden cost of any logistics operation or management can be tricky. But we can…
Nigeria’s customs promises an end to clearance delays at the ports
Nigerian businesses can expect faster clearance of goods as the customs comptroller-general promises to end delays…
$35 billion only for a functioning railway system?
$35 billion needed to build a functioning railway transportation system The Ministry of Transportation, led by…
Impact of supply chain advancement on African commerce
Supply chain management has been quite transformative in African commerce, but how? Whether globally or in…
Kuehne+Nagel to operate IDA’s Healthcare Hub in Dubai
Kuehne+Nagel to Spearhead IDA’s Healthcare Hub in Dubai. How will this imapct the regional and global…
Shoprite will cease operations in Kano in January
Retail Giants; Shoprite has announced plans to cease operations and close its branch in Kano. In…
Mtor; Egyptian auto parts marketplace bags $2.8 million
Mtor, an Egyptian online marketplace for auto parts, has secured $2.8 million in pre-seed funding…
Printcare picks ALP’s logistics park for its East African operations
Printcare picks ALP’s west logistics park in Limiru, Kenya, as the site for its manufacturing and…
Goods and Service supply chains: A Guide on the Differences
Though the goods and service supply chains are similar, understanding the differences between them is also…
Jumia is shutting food delivery operations across African countries
Following its strategic cost-cutting operation, Jumia, the African e-commerce giant, is shutting down food delivery operations…
Chowdeck announces online retail collaboration with Shoprite
Chowdeck, an on-demand online logistics and delivery company operating in the food, grocery, and medication industry,…
Huge relief as Port-Harcourt refinery kickoff set to cut fuel prices
In a relief to individuals, businesses, and logistics operations across Nigeria, stakeholders in the downstream petroleum…
6 tips for eliminating supply chain downtimes
Supply chain downtimes are usually due to a ripple effect of a disruption or delay in…
Reintroduction of life: Nestle Nigeria is remakes pure life bottles with rPET
Nestlé Nigeria is taking a pioneering step in supply chain sustainability across Africa by reintroducing its…
South Africa’s manufacturing and mining bounces back slightly
It’s not all bad news for South Africa’s economy, as its mining and manufacturing sectors show…
South Africa announces procurement of nuclear power station
One of the great challenges African supply chains and economies face is the severe power outages…
