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World Food Programme’s Humanitarian Supply Chains

SCM Research

As part of the Kühne Foundation’s certificate program on humanitarian logistics, I have, again, been teaching logistics and supply chain management modules in East Africa during the last couple of weeks. It becomes apparent that humanitarian and commercial supply chains are highly interlinked and can learn from each other.

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Coffee roaster Kua gets ready for exciting new opportunities using Unleashed

Unleashed

We source speciality coffee from Mount Elgon in Uganda, making sure our farmers and their families are paid a fair wage. Our supply chain spans two continents: we source from Uganda, roast our beans in Sydney, and deliver to customers and workplaces, and collect the waste. Kua Coffee is not your typical coffee business.

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See How Vivienne Westwood, Karen Walker, Mimco and sass & bide support artisans in East AFrica: introducing Ethical Fashion Initiative + Sourcemap

Sourcemap

We're proud to have been selected by the Ethical Fashion Initiative (Motto: Not Charity - Just Work) as the software for RISEmap: an online traceability platform highlighting the brands who support artisans in Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia through their supply chains.

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Railway Talks With China Terminated as Uganda Turns to Turkey

Supply Chain Brain

Uganda’s decision to cancel the contract with China Harbour Engineering Company may help it consider an alternative route through its southern neighbor Tanzania.

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The transparent gift guide: 8 purchases with a purpose

Provenance

” Alongside her uncompromising design aesthetic, Martina Spetlova is committed to sustainability and ethical sourcing throughout her supply chain. the foothills of Uganda. who are part of a refugee charity project whose profit goes back into the community.” See the craftsmanship that goes into their shoes.

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If You Can’t Stand the Fire, then Tame It: Chef José Andrés and Supply Chain Management

Elementum

However, it’s his humanitarian efforts that can teach us a lot about supply chain management. A Source of Inspiration In the constant chaos that is supply chains these days, it’s often difficult to find good news. If you’re like me, then some good news – supply chain or not – is always welcome.

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The Circular Supply Chain Explained + 13 Realistic Strategies

Unleashed

With material costs rising and the drive towards sustainable practices in full swing, the circular supply chain has become an attractive way for manufacturers and sellers to manage their supply chains in a more environmentally friendly way – and save costs in the long term. What is a circular supply chain?