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Supply Chain Software Startup to Turn Unicorn

Logistics Viewpoints

Basically, the platform combines last mile routing with real-time visibility to the shipments. Traditional routing solutions looked to optimize deliveries by developing routes for their fleet of trucks that lead to on-time deliveries at the lowest costs across the fleet. In last mile, an order might be just a couple of items.

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Trends, Technology and Sustainability in Focus at LogiSYM MENA 2021

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The latest edition of the LogiSYM conference catering to the Middle East/North Africa region, LogiSYM MENA, took place online on August 24. But as she pointed out, there has been a strong move to counter COVID-19’s effects and restrictions by using technology. But just what is an intelligent control tower?

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Out of Africa

Supply Chain Shaman

Supply chain talent is primarily coming from North America and Europe, but these are the continents that represent the lowest levels of growth for supply chain 2020 (see figure 1). Most global multinational companies have a solid base now in South America and Asia, but the race is on for Africa. Map Outside-in.

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Logility President Allan Dow and VP Business Development, Diane Ngabire named Supply & Demand Chain Executive 2024 Pro’s to Know

Logility

Dow and Ngabire have committed their time and talents to positively influence the supply chain profession. the leader in AI-first supply chain planning software, announced Logility employees, VP of Business Development, Diane Ngabire and President, Allan Dow, were named as winners of this year’s Pros to Know award.

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Rwanda Heads Technology Revolution in Africa

The Network Effect

Rwanda is a tiny country in Africa, the fourth smallest to be exact, but one making giant strides in embracing the latest technology. Yet this hasn’t stopped it fast becoming the technophile nation of Africa. Zipline is using Rwanda to test a system of distribution medical supplies in hard to reach areas.

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No Time Like the Present

Supply Chain Shaman

I brace myself for a late flight for a 2:00 AM arrival as the clock ticks-an echo of time lost. I love the stories but question the fit of the metaphor(s) for a supply chain conference. I love the stories but question the fit of the metaphor(s) for a supply chain conference. Today, I ended a 45-day speaking tour.

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The Consequences of Supply Chain Constipation

Enterra Insights

As most adults know, constipation involves the difficult passage of necessary items through the tail end of the body’s supply chain. This blockage has created havoc in the global supply chain. Venturing south around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope adds at least 26 more days.”[3] Journalists Peter S.