Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 12, 2023

With households in emerging economies spending an average of 25% of their budgets on food — up to 40% in sub-Saharan Africa and 60% in Haiti — rising inflation is placing families in a desperate situation and perpetuating the cycle of generational poverty, especially the cycle of rural poverty.” Everyone has a role to play.

Food 130

Food Egypt Resource Reduction Ukraine 130

AIMMS

APRIL 11, 2018

It depends where you look, but for instance, in smaller markets like South Africa, food companies are hard-pressed to compete in the globalized market. Feed costs are much cheaper in Brazil than in South Africa. This is just an example of the challenges presented by the globalized market.

Optimization Software 243

Optimization Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Modeling Optimization Modeling 243

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

The UAE’s strategic location between East and West, with access to a vast consumer base across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, presents an opportunity to serve as a central hub for food storage and distribution, contingent upon addressing key global food logistics challenges.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Food Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Kinaxis

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Kevin O’Marah , the Chief Content Officer for SCM World, shared his predictions on three megatrends coming to the supply chain industry as the opening keynote presenter at Kinexions, Kinaxis’ annual user and training conference. Asia and Africa will continue to widen the gap as the most populous regions. More people means more demand.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 100

AIMMS

APRIL 11, 2018

It depends where you look, but for instance, in smaller markets like South Africa, food companies are hard-pressed to compete in the globalized market. Feed costs are much cheaper in Brazil than in South Africa. This is just an example of the challenges presented by the globalized market.

Optimization Software 156

Optimization Software Modeling Prescriptive Analytics Software Optimization Modeling 156

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

As central banks and nations investigate how users may present encrypted currency together, or perhaps as a substitute for fiat money , demand for them has considerably surged significantly. Cryptos and altcoins have exploded since BTC was first introduced in 2008 by either a mysterious man who only goes by the alias Nakamoto.

Currency 82

Currency Demand Planning Software Electronics Government 82

Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 2, 2014

It caters to professionals from across the spectrum of innovative pharma, generics, animal health as well as bio tech companies, tackling the most relevant, pressing challenges and opportunities present in the industry. Tobi Krige, Head of Distribution, Africa, Addcock South Africa.

Pharmaceutical 87

Pharmaceutical South Africa Africa India 87

The Network Effect

MARCH 20, 2015

Mall for Africa helps retailers reach Africans who are thirsty for Western goods. Key e-commerce emerging markets include: Malaysia, UAE, Thailand, Chile, Peru, Columbia, and South Africa. Following the guidelines presented above will increase your abilities and capabilities to be successful. Alibaba to expand global footprint.

Guidelines 100

Guidelines Global Price Reduction South Africa 100

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

The main destinations of vehicle exports were Europe, Middle East and Africa and South America. At present, there is very limited roll-on/roll-off (RORO) availability, heavy port congestion, labour constraints and inflated costs. It is predicted that 2023 will follow the same trend, making China an international automotive hub.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Trends Modeling Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 18, 2020

By the time I had finished the book I got the idea in my head that I wanted to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. On To Africa. When circumstances presented themselves my attitude would make the difference between success and failure. It was time to head to Africa. The Highest Mountain in Africa.

Colorado 98

Colorado Buyer Training Africa Training 98

SCM Research

DECEMBER 4, 2017

In their interesting report, Enabling Trade: From Valuation to Action , the World Economic Forum (in collaboration with Bain & Company) present several supply chains that could be discussed. Among the examples presented in the report is the avocado supply chain.

Supply Chain 154

Supply Chain Supply and Demand Report Examples 154

Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

While each approach has its merits, the two concepts present some conflicting advice. Oh, and by the way, here’s a list of parts where your industrial engineers should focus their efforts based on the largest opportunities presented (based on current independent demand data). In no time at all we were debating between lean versus EOQ.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 100

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 26, 2022

At present, most people buy clothes for daily use. In the meantime, some other digital currencies were launched in different countries, including in Asia and Africa, which can be used as a good investment opportunity for poor people who have never heard about Bitcoin. What will be the impact of Bitcoin on this sector in the future?

Industrial 80

Industrial Industry Currency Manufacturing Procurement 80

Elementum

OCTOBER 8, 2015

We examine the benefits and obstacles to e-commerce in Southeast Asia, South America, and Africa. In 2011, Nigerian startup Mall for Africa, which ships American brands to Nigerian consumers, took in $17 million in 2014. Sourcing from multiple countries can present a headache. . $1.672 trillion online this year—about 7.3%

Kenya 60

Kenya Indonesia Africa Purchasing Skills 60

Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 31, 2016

At present Infor Demand Planning is deployed throughout Pernod Ricard UK, and Pernod Ricard Travel Retail EMEA, the affiliate covering the Middle Eastern and North African countries, the Netherlands and Belgium. Spain is set to soon go fully live, and South Africa will be live at the end of 2016. Other affiliates will follow.

Forecasting 60

Forecasting Supply and Demand Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Network

JANUARY 26, 2011

Williams, Vice President, Product Supply, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa (CEEMEA), Procter & Gamble. The scope of his presentation will include managing inbound flows, building local supply networks, and working in partnership with distributors and/or wholesalers.

Supply Chain Strategy 79

Supply Chain Strategy Europe Supply Chain Software Strategy 79

Supply Chain Movement

JULY 8, 2013

Agenda includes: • The latest economic developments and outlook for Turkey, presented by Selim Çak?r, If you are a supply chain or logistics professional interested in Turkey as an emerging market or a supply chain hub for Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, you need to be at ISCSI! Discovering Istanbul by boat.

Turkey 92

Turkey Supply Chain Europe Asia 92

Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

It is worth noting that North America has a much higher emission intensity than sub-Saharan Africa, despite Africa being significantly larger and housing more countries. Decarbonization, which means reducing the amount of carbon in greenhouse gas emissions, can help in improving our present condition. parts per million.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing 52

Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Those based in the Middle East and Africa seem to opt for shorter contracts of just 1 to 2 years. Supply Chain Media creates subway posters which present an overview of the major players in a particular sector. The SCM subway poster presents a clear overview of the complex (under)world of IT.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 113

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 113

ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Africa is seeing a slightly different trend, where the burgeoning access to PCs and cell phones is creating a domestic e-waste problem. According to the UN Africa will produce more E-waste than Europe by 2017. Most of this e-waste comes from the US and Europe, while only a small amount of it is produced locally.

Ghana 68

Ghana Africa Manufacturing Procurement Electronics 68

AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

A typical question we deal with could be: “should we invest in brewing capacity in South Africa or can we postpone that investment and save costs by importing beer from the Netherlands instead?” A nice thing to mention is that we presented the AIMMS model and Power BI solution to our Chief Supply Chain Officer recently.

Modeling 293

Modeling Modeling Software Optimization Modeling Optimal Sourcing 293

AIMMS

JULY 10, 2018

North Star Alliance , for instance, uses optimization to find optimal locations for its mobile HIV-AIDS clinics in Africa. He basically jumped right on it and presented the problem to his students at the Tepper School. There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. What happened after that?

Analytics Software 149

Analytics Software Optimization Software AIMMS Price Mitigation Strategies 149

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Looking forward, precision agriculture presents some of the best opportunities to meeting growing global food demand while minimizing environmental impacts. Bananas can come from Philippines, Africa, South/Latin America. ”[3]. Subhash Chowdary, founder and CEO of Aankhen Inc., observes, “Agriculture is a global business.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software 100

Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Furthermore, shared parts and bill of materials (BOM) commonality may present opportunities to generate more accurate and meaningful aggregate forecasts for the supply base. For instance, if two parts have BOMs that are 80 percent in common, it may be more effective to forecast the common parts separately from the unique parts.

Forecasting 100

Forecasting Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Scenario Planning 100

Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Africa-based executives had by far the highest rate of reporting logistics shocks (48%), not a surprising result given the poor state of infrastructure across much of the continent. Presently, their major focus lies on local production, warehousing and strategic sourcing.

Supply Chain Disruption 52

Supply Chain Disruption Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 14, 2013

We will be sharing more on the Supply Chain Index over the summer in our monthly webinar series with a final summary presentation at our Global Summit in September. I will be writing the first draft of the manuscript on my way to South Africa on May 30th. It is exciting to see the correlations. Talk to you soon!

Supply Chain Design Software 254

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design 254

Enterra Insights

JUNE 2, 2022

I was recently struck by arguments presented by Arif Husain ( @WFPChiefEcon ), Chief Economist at the U.N. World Food Program (WFP) works, acute hunger is projected to increase by an additional 47 million people, from 276 million to 323 million — this is a staggering 17% jump, with the steepest rises in sub-Saharan Africa.”

Food 130

Food Global Ukraine Syria 130

Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Partly thanks to emerging economies such as Russia, Brazil and South Africa, companies will increasingly be trading with partners outside of the European Union, which means that local customs and tax legislation and regulations will have an ever greater influence on business operations. 14 | Cross-border supply chains.

Supply Chain Design Software 94

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Manufacturing Procurement 94

Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 24, 2015

The combined companies will have a more balanced geographical footprint with approximately 61% of revenue in Europe, Middle East and North Africa, 17% in Americas, 16% in Asia (APAC) and 6% in Sub-Saharan Africa. UTi has a strong presence in North America and a leading position in South Africa. Stronger buying power.

Third Party Logistics 60

Third Party Logistics Africa Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction 60

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Edwin Lopez notes, “Holidays like Valentine’s Day present a unique challenge as hordes of last-minute shoppers descend upon stores, expecting to find quality gifts for their significant others. Much of the cocoa used to make Valentine chocolates comes from growers in West Africa.

Dominican Republic 100

Dominican Republic Costa Rica San Marino Guatemala 100

ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

When businesses start sourcing local goods and services, they are presented with new opportunities to network and form strong bonds with local business owners. Analyzing spend and executing these processes across all spend is crucial to navigating these complexities.

Manufacturing Procurement 49

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Resource Reduction Price Reduction 49

GTG Technology Group

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

China’s One Belt One Road (OBOR) trade project means the country is investing in Africa and the Middle East, and increasing their investments in roads, ports, rail lines, and bridges. Digitalization is already present in the online transportation industry. Rise of China’s Economic Power. The Possible Future of the Industry.

Trends 36

Trends Transportation Analytics Software Industrial 36

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

The audience stayed for the presentation and following the event, there were many spirited debates at the restaurant bar on the content. I also believe that growth in Asia and Africa will spur new thinking in supply chain processes for the use of mobility and sensor data. However, it turned out OK. Figure 1: Supply Chain 2020.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 150

Enterra Insights

JUNE 29, 2018

. “The world talks a lot about the digital revolution,” write World Bank analysts Heinz Strubenhoff ( @HStrubenhoff ) and Roy Parizat, “but few connect it to the coming agriculture revolution, especially in Africa. ”[1] Two global trends are exacerbating future food security concerns. .”

Prescriptive Analytics Software 100

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Forecasting Software 100

RFgen

OCTOBER 23, 2016

According to Reuters Africa, Nestle began its coffee operations in South Sudan back in 2011 after the region split from Sudan due to strife relating to oil disputes and ethnic divides. However, obstacles have presented themselves several times since then, and the latest bout of violence is not entirely new.

Congo 52

Congo Sudan Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 52

RFgen

OCTOBER 23, 2016

According to Reuters Africa, Nestle began its coffee operations in South Sudan back in 2011 after the region split from Sudan due to strife relating to oil disputes and ethnic divides. However, obstacles have presented themselves several times since then, and the latest bout of violence is not entirely new.

Congo 52

Congo Sudan Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 52

AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

A typical question we deal with could be: “should we invest in brewing capacity in South Africa or can we postpone that investment and save costs by importing beer from the Netherlands instead?” A nice thing to mention is that we presented the AIMMS model and Power BI solution to our Chief Supply Chain Officer recently.

Modeling 156

Modeling Modeling Software Optimization Modeling Capacity 156