Author: logistafrica

Kenyan Innovators Invited to Compete Globally in inDrive’s Newly Launched Underdog Tech Award for Emerging Startups

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The Underdog Tech Award has been created to support technology startups that are successfully founded despite facing challenges due to their location inDrive, a leader in global mobility and urban services, is thrilled to introduce the Underdog Tech Award. This new international prize is designed to honor the founders of the most promising tech startups outside of the well-established tech hubs and startup communities. The Underdog Tech Award invites aspiring innovators to seize this opportunity as the application process is now officially open. Kenya is also represented in the jury,…

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Community gearing up for progress as renovated Lomé-Cotonou road slashes travel times

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Matthew Antwi is a haulier and works for a Nigerian business that exports coconuts. He regularly drives the Lomé-Cotonou road from his home country Ghana to deliver the nuts to Nigeria.   “A few years ago, it took around two hours to complete all the formalities at the border and up to three hours to get to Aflao (on the border between Togo and Ghana) from the Benin-Togo border-control post,” That was because of the poor state of the section of road between Lomé and Cotonou,” recounts the driver, seated…

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12TH ANNUAL ABSA ESD EXPO OFFERS SMALL BUSINESSES A MASSIVE BOOST

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Reflecting its commitment to helping South African SMMEs (small, medium and micro enterprises) to grow and prosper, Absa will once again host South Africa’s largest and longest standing event aimed at connecting local suppliers to corporate supply chains. Now in its 12th year, the annual Absa Enterprise and Supplier Development Expo takes place on 12 and 13 September 2023 in Midrand, Gauteng. More than 2 000 attendees are expected to attend the open day on 13 September 2023. This powerful gathering of buyers and suppliers will offer small businesses a…

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Supply Chain Dictionary : Urban Logistics

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Urban logistics refers to the set of processes, strategies, and solutions implemented to efficiently and sustainably manage the flows of goods, information, and services within a dense and complex urban environment. Its goal is to optimize the distribution of goods while minimizing negative impacts on mobility, the environment, and citizens’ quality of life. Illustrative Examples: Parcel Delivery: E-commerce companies face the need to swiftly deliver parcels to customers in urban environments. Urban logistics involves planning optimized delivery routes for couriers, using collection points to consolidate packages, and exploring more sustainable…

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SUPPLY CHAIN COMMUNITY WILL MEET IN JOHANNESBURG FOR 2023 SAPICS SPRING CONFERENCE

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One of the leading events on the Gauteng supply chain community’s calendar, the SAPICS Spring Conference, is back in-person for the first time since the pandemic. It will take place in Johannesburg on 20 September 2023, The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management (SAPICS) has announced.  This year’s SAPICS Spring Conference is being held in collaboration with the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF). Supply chain professionals who were unable to attend the 2023 SAPICS Conference in Cape Town in June will have the chance to catch up on some of…

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Saudi Fund for Development breaks ground for the Bridge of the Mangoky River in Madagascar

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  In presence of the President of the Republic of Madagascar, H.E. Andry Rajoelina, the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) (www.SFD.gov.sa), represented by the General Manager for Africa Operations, Mr. Mohammed Alshammari, laid the foundation stone to kick off the construction of the new Mangoky Bridge in Madagascar.   The Mangoky Bridge will be funded through a collaboration of entities, all of which share a vision of sustainable development for the world. The SFD has contributed $20 million to the project, which is part of a larger collective contribution from various…

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PDC set to expand the AIDC and POS market in Africa

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In a significant move that highlights their commitment to expansion and innovation, Bidvest  recently acquired PDC, signaling their intention to become a leading player in Africa’s Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) and Point of Sale (POS) solutions market. These solutions have emerged as indispensable tools in the rapidly evolving business landscape by facilitating efficient inventory management, enhancing customer experiences, and streamlining supply chain operations for businesses across various sectors. Under the capable leadership of Frikkie Koegelenberg, PDC will use its expertise and resources to drive innovation and meet the evolving needs of businesses…

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GETTING THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT BASICS RIGHT TO OPTIMISE SUPPLY CHAINS AND DRIVE BOTTOM LINE IMPROVEMENT

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The supply chain is the one function in an organisation that touches all others and supply chain optimisation can drive bottom line improvement. Companies lose millions of rands in their supply chains every year, but there is ample evidence to show that with properly trained and educated staff, these losses can be substantially reduced, says William Schneider, a supply chain specialist and member of the SAPICS supply chain community. SAPICS (The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management) supports and drives the elevation, empowerment and education of supply chain professionals across Africa, to…

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SAVING LIVES BY BUILDING SKILLS AND CAPACITY IN HEALTHCARE SUPPLY CHAINS

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Poor supply chains in low to middle income countries are the reason that one third of the world’s population lacks access to medicines, Dr Andrew Brown of USAID Medicines, Technologies, and Pharmaceutical Services (MTaPS) Program told delegates at the 2023 SAPICS Conference in Cape Town. Dr Brown, who is the organisation’s senior principal technical adviser, moderated a panel discussion on supply chain professionalisation, which, he noted, is not just about training, but also about strengthening the capacity of the systems needed to support the supply chain workforce. Panellist Dominique Zwinkels,…

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Technological Innovation in the Supply Chain Sector Facing Cybersecurity Challenges

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In an increasingly interconnected world, cybersecurity has become a major concern for numerous sectors, particularly the supply chain industry. Rapid technological advancements and innovations in this field offer unprecedented opportunities to enhance efficiency and supply chain management. However, these advancements also bring forth new challenges in terms of cybersecurity. What is the impact of technological innovation on cybersecurity in the supply chain sector, and what essential measures are necessary to protect systems against cyber threats? Technological Innovation in the Supply Chain The introduction of advanced technologies such as the Internet…

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