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Digital transformation for Africa’s manufacturing and distribution CIO and CFO

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SYSPRO listens to different perspectives at two events in Kenya – one the CIO view and the other the CFO view on Digital Transformation – both November2021. SYSPRO Africa first visited Mombasa Kenya at the main gathering in East Africa of CIOs – CIO 100. The Manufacturing 4.0 Here we shared our experiences.

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Richard Markoff: “Don’t be too rigid in what we define”

Supply Chain Movement

To be a preferred supplier we have to understand what our partners want and in the different distribution channels the expectations are also different. Active cosmetics and professional are often distributed to small businesses and the emphasis is on high reliability. We have 42 factories and we manufacture 86% of what we sell.

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The Rise of China-Africa Trade: Why Transportation and Logistics Should be Front and Center

BlueYonder

For instance, main ports in Africa – such as Kenya, South Africa or Nigeria – can be identified as the primary points for embarkation and disembarkation. Then road feeder services supported by strategically chosen or built distribution centers, warehouses and regional air freight from these main ports to other destinations can be planned.

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Podcast: Rob O’Byrne on Digital Transformation, Sustainability, and Diversification in Sourcing

Requis

Manufacturing sites have been rationalized in terms of, “we don’t need five factories in this country, we only need three, then two, then we don’t need them at all, we’ll move them to China”. You see that as well in the actual distribution centre networks. For others it means having really good visibility for outbound distribution.

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SCM Map Europe: European location decisions remain complex

Supply Chain Movement

To arrive at optimal European supply chains it is crucial to consider shifts in economic growth, currency fluctuations and tax reductions in addition to production and distribution costs. Production and distribution. The logos illustrate the manufacturers’ choices about whether or not to produce close to their sales markets.

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Mindmap High-Tech Supply Chain 4.0

Supply Chain Movement

These developments impact Original Equipment Manufacturers, both at strategic level and at operational level within their supply chains. And Manufacturing needs to be agile to keep up with rapid changes in the market. A technology revolution is rapidly changing the way we work, providing threats and opportunities along the way.