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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.
The basics of supply chain planning in Africa
Every supply chain operation begins with good planning, whether the business is in Africa or elsewhere.…
The beginners guide to 3PL, 4PL, and 5PL partners.
The 3PL, 4PL, and 5PL logistics businesses are some of the most misunderstood concepts in logistics…
How Coca-Cola is using tech to drive supply chain efficiency
Coca-Cola is one of the biggest brands in the world, and its supply chain operations are…
How African supply chains can optimize their logistics operations
Although African supply chains play a key role in the continent’s economy, logistics connects everything. In…
Product life cycle management in supply chain operations
Every product has a life cycle. It could be days, weeks, months, or years, but a…
Why more African businesses are automating procurement
Unsurprisingly, as more African businesses and supply chains advance or gain global recognition, they are increasingly…
The role of supply chain in the African hospitality industry
Like many other places in the world, the African hospitality industry is a mixture of extreme…
A guide to manufacturing master plan for supply chains in Africa
The manufacturing process is chaotic by nature, but with the right master plan, supply chains across…
Is Africa ready for a supply chain sustainability push?
Unsurprisingly, every supply chain sustainability push across Africa has been like pouring water on a duck’s…
African supply chains can leverage tech solutions for risk mitigation
Tech solutions are the lifeline of modern day supply chains, and in the African setting, there…
Afreximbank’s EPC Initiative Boosts African Infrastructure Development
In a significant move, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) unveiled an intra-African Engineering, Procurement, and Construction…
How African supply chains navigate it’s informal economy
It is no secret that Africa is largely comprised of an informal economy. The secret is…
Why are African Supply Chains Diversifying Suppliers?
Diversifying suppliers is a new trend that African supply chains are beginning to pick up, especially…
Supply Chain infrastructure for E-commerce Businesses in Africa
It’s no surprise that e-commerce businesses are taking off in Africa, but this explosion has raised…
Vehicle Breakdowns: What Drivers and Logistics Managers Can Do
There are many things you never want to happen in your logistics or supply chain, and…
Dead Stocks in African Supply Chains: How to Get Rid of Them
Dead stocks are quite common in African supply chains. There are many reasons why a supply…
Pioneering petroleum Revolution in Nigeria
Horse Power Industries Nigeria, a leading petroleum company, is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative to revolutionize the…
Optimizing Energy Resources: A Guide for African Supply Chains
It is no news that much of Africa has unreliable access to energy resources and power…
Packaging and Labelling Guide in African Supply Chains
Packaging and labelling are critical to any supply chain if the supply chain is solving for…
Overstocking: How African Supply Chains Can Manage it
Overstocking is an inventory challenge that is quite common in many African supply chains. It is…
3 Common Mistakes African Supply Chains Make
Although African supply chains are doing way beyond their peers across the globe, especially considering what…
Budget Constraints: How African Supply Chains Can Deal With it
Supply chain management can be a massive operation requiring vast amounts of resources, and, in many…
Building Supplier Relationships Across Africa
Building supplier relationships is great for boosting your supply chain’s productivity. Your suppliers are strategic to…
Reducing Carbon Emissions: What African Supply Chains Can Do
As the world bids for a more sustainable planet, there is pressure on supply chains across…
Auditing Suppliers: Guidelines for African Supply Chains
Auditing suppliers is a critical factor in African supply chains, but not every supply chain does…
Frank Nneji: The Legend of African Road Transportation
It is impossible to think about road transportation in Nigeria without Frank Nneji coming to mind.…
Battling Counterfeiting in African Supply Chains
Counterfeiting is not a new phenomenon in the African market, but it is quickly making its…
4 Tips for Navigating African Customs and Border Regulations
Customs and border control are a big challenge for many African supply chains. If you have…
Local and Global Sourcing: How to Balance it
Local and global sourcing are two sourcing strategies supply chains use to locate the right raw…
