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Supply chain nuggets from SCN writers
7 Guidelines to Reduce Supply Chain Lead Times
Supply chain lead time, at its core, measures the speed and efficiency of the operation. It…
9 Tips for Supply Chain Beginners
It is the season for supply chain beginners. You are not alone. In the wake of …
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…
6 tips for eliminating supply chain downtimes
Supply chain downtimes are usually due to a ripple effect of a disruption or delay in…
Why is risk assessment is so important for African supply chains?
One of the reasons why African supply chains are so strong is because of their embrace…
How can AI transform African supply chains
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the tech of the age, transforming the norm across several industries but…
The basics of supply chain planning in Africa
Every supply chain operation begins with good planning, whether the business is in Africa or elsewhere.…
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…
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…
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…
Building Supplier Relationships Across Africa
Building supplier relationships is great for boosting your supply chain’s productivity. Your suppliers are strategic to…
Fleet Management Tech Solutions For African Businesses
Fleet management can be one of the most strenuous processes a business might encounter in Africa,…
Supply Chain Integration in Africa: Does it Work?
As organizations in Africa continue to ramp up their supply chain optimization, integration offers them a…
Engineering Supply Chain Innovation in Africa
The modern business climate in Africa is more competitive than ever, and supply chain innovation is…
Cold Chain Logistics in Africa: A Guide
As sustainability becomes more rampant in Africa, cold chain technology has emerged as one of the…
Sustainability Culture for Supply Chains Across Africa: A Guide
Although sustainability culture and practices in supply chains are all the rage globally, it has yet…
Inventory Stockouts in Africa: A Guide to Managing It
Like the rest of the world, supply chains in Africa are susceptible to inventory stockouts, especially…
Order Fulfilment Errors: Strategies for Eliminating them
Order fulfilment errors are common for logistics and supply chain businesses, especially those with huge customer…
Why and When to Use Make-to-Order and Make-to-Stock
Make-to-order and make-to-stock are popular strategies used in production and inventory optimization. When seeking to improve…
Supply Chain Compliance: A Guide
Gone are the days when business organizations and brands allowed their supply chain to do whatever…
Balancing Humans and Technology in Your Supply Chain
The modern supply chain is certainly built on technology, but that doesn’t mean humans are no…
Basic Concepts of Supply Chain Leadership in Africa
The modern economy is powered by supply chain management, and nowhere in the world is it…
Tips to Create the Perfect Supply Chain Strategy
Every successful business, as does its supply chain, has at least one strategy that governs its…
Strategies for Achieving Supply Chain Agility in Africa
Considering the recent political instability and rising infrastructure deficit plaguing Africa and its businesses, there has…
Guidelines for Optimizing Distribution Channels
Distribution channels play a huge role in getting products to the consumer; optimizing them is critical…
Guidelines for the Optimizing Safety Stocks
Optimizing safety stocks is an essential aspect of keeping the supply chain resilient. Occasionally, supply chains…
Adapting Supply Chain as a Service (ScaaS) in Africa
Supply chain as a service in Africa is a growing concept with so much potential, and…
How to Draft a Winning Supply Chain Policy (SCP)
Every great supply chain has well-defined parameters guiding its operation, output, and resources. This is where…
