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…

7 Guidelines to Reduce Supply Chain Lead Times

Supply chain lead time, at its core, measures the speed and efficiency of the operation. It…

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…

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 to achieve multi-modal transportation in Africa

Robust multi-modal transportation in Africa is possible, but it will involve collaboration between the private and…

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…

Want the right people in your supply chain? Use the following tips

Anyhow you look at it, people are the most important stakeholders in your supply chain operations.…

How retail analytics can help African supply chains.

Retail analytics provides the clearest insights into customer behaviour, which is crucial to any supply chain.…

Why predictive analytics is critical to supply chains in Africa

Predictive analytics is one of the vital pillars of modern supply chains, even for those operating…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Strategies for Managing Global Supply Chains

Global supply chains are quickly becoming the norm in Africa. As more supply chains grow and…

Navigating Market Saturation with Supply Chain

There are many times an organization or business could find itself in market saturation, and often,…

Resource Scarcity in Your Supply Chain? Do These.

No supply chain stands alone, irrespective of the crisis going on across the world, which makes…

What to Consider When Expanding Your Supply Chain in Africa

As your business continues to grow, it is only normal to want to consider expanding its…

Robotics in African Supply Chains: Is it Possible?

African supply chains are already implementing and using robotics, among other tech solutions, so it is…

Dealing With Supply Chain Complexity in Africa

Although supply chain complexity is not unique to businesses and organizations in Africa, it is still…

How African Supply Chains Can Quickly Adapt for Relevance

The thing about innovation is that it is not always about great groundbreaking ideas. Sometimes, it…

How Logistics Businessess in Africa Can Overcome Infrastructural Challenges

Africa has much potential, especially in the logistics industry, but its great soft underbelly is the…

Guidelines for Warehouse Automation

Warehouse automation is becoming a new trend in inventory management, which is not surprising considering how…

Reimagining Warehouse Slotting

Warehouse slotting is a big part of inventory management and order fulfillment. With speed and accuracy…

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 Tesla’s Supply Chain overcame the chip shortage.

The automotive industry is facing a widespread chip shortage that has affected the production of vehicles.…