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7 Guidelines to Reduce Supply Chain Lead Times
Supply chain lead time, at its core, measures the speed and efficiency of the operation. It…
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…
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…
A Guide To Overcoming Limited Local Supplier Options In Africa
In 2024, much of the economies across Africa is grappling with the high cost of goods…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
Centralized or Decentralized Supply Chain Operations?
As organizations seek to optimize their supply chain operations across the continent, whether or not to…
Resource Scarcity in Your Supply Chain? Do These.
No supply chain stands alone, irrespective of the crisis going on across the world, which makes…
Capacity Constraints in Supply Chain: How to Manage it
It is easy to tell business owners and supply chain managers what to do and the…
How to Optimize Production Scheduling and Sequencing
Production scheduling and sequencing are critical aspects of your production planning. They are key to determining…
Supply Chain Transparency in Africa: The What and Why
Although transparency was not initially a part of supply chain management in Africa, it is now…
Navigating Supply Chain Bottlenecks
Many supply chain managers believe that bottlenecks tend to occur every now and then, but it…
Strategies for Achieving Supply Chain Agility in Africa
Considering the recent political instability and rising infrastructure deficit plaguing Africa and its businesses, there has…
Optimizing Material Handling Process: Proven Strategies that Work
Supply chains deal with the sourcing, production, storage, and transporting of goods to customers. However, material…
Reimagining Warehouse Slotting
Warehouse slotting is a big part of inventory management and order fulfillment. With speed and accuracy…
Make or Buy Analysis in Supply Chain
Make or buy analysis in supply chain management is the decision-making process where available data is…
Operations and Supply Chain Management: The Differences
Operations and supply chain management (OSCM) are two key disciplines which are very important to businesses…
Lean Supply Chain in Africa: The Key Concepts
An optimized supply chain in Africa is more crucial than ever, especially in the modern business…
Lead Time in Supply Chain: The Definitive Guide
Several components define the success of your supply chain. Prioritizing them may differ between supply chains.…
8 Supply chain risks in Africa to watch out for
Supply chain risks in Africa can be unique compared to other global economies. This uniqueness is…
Top 5 Procurement Software Solutions in Africa
As supply chains strive to streamline their procurement process, innovative procurement software solutions in Africa have…
Supply Chain Resilience in Africa: How to build it
Building a resilient supply chain has become crucial in today’s rapidly evolving global landscape. With the…
Supply Chain Visibility in Africa
Supply chain visibility in Africa has become increasingly critical for supply chain operations in various industries.…
Supply Chain Network Design: Mastering the Art
A well-optimized network will reduce your supply chain’s costs, improve efficiency, and ultimately drive the growth…
