Kinaxis

OCTOBER 16, 2015

So, how can the supply chain fulfill refugees’ basic requirements for food, water, shelter, and medical assistance? The philanthropic branch of UPS, the UPS Foundation , is working with UNHCR and the World Food Programme (WFP) to deliver relief shipments to thousands of refugees in Greece and along the Macedonian border.

Supply Chain Optimization 100

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Procurement Analytics 100

SupplyShift

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Cocoa beans grow best in hot and rainy regions hugging the equator, places like Ghana, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Ecuador, Peru and Papua New Guinea. The world’s largest food and beverage company made a “no deforestation” commitment in 2010 and has vowed not to source palm oil from land that was cleared of natural forest after 2015.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Papua New Guinea Ghana 40

Enterra Insights

MAY 19, 2022

Unless you are part the food supply chain, you might not be aware that last July China ceased exporting fertilizer to the rest of world. What does this mean for the food supply chain? ” But high food prices aren’t the only concern. ” The opposite is also true: Less fertilizer use means less food production.

Ukraine 26

Ukraine Russia Food Price Reduction 26

Sourcemap

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

The First Step to Traceability: Stenciling Batch Numbers on Bags of Cocoa at a Depot in Ghana. There’s a lot of hype around using blockchain to trace supply chains. How does it stand up in the real world? The most widely publicized blockchain pilots involve shippers and retailers - the ‘last leg’ of a global supply chain.

Ghana 40

Ghana Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software 40

Requis

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Food, medicine, and all the essentials of life come to us through these networks. If that consumer is going without food or medicine because they’re too expensive or simply not available, the consequences can be tragic.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Gartner 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

And some of the best quality cocoa originates from Ghana. Chocolate, a craveable comfort food that hits peak sales during Christmas and Easter festivities, could see a shortage as soon as 2020 with demand rising against an unpredictable and decreasing supply caused by insect damage and climate change. The Journey. Chocolate Demand.

Supply Chain Software 76

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Supply and Demand Ghana 76

Vinculum

JUNE 8, 2020

Ghana becomes the first country in the world to deploy drone technology for COVID-19 tests, medical kits and medicine delivery. Apart from Ghana, many countries like China, Chile, Australia, Estonia, Malawi, Italy, Ireland, Singapore, South Korea, UK, and US are adapting this tech-trend to deal with the pandemic situation.

Modeling Software 52

Modeling Software Demand Planning Software Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software 52

ShipBob

JUNE 9, 2020

Inspired by the beauty of the landscapes found in Ghana, Founder Nana Boateng Osei began a project to combine his love of nature, style, and Africa into an eyewear company. In under four years, her hair grew from shoulder length to waist length and wants to help others grow their hair beautifully.

Resource Reduction 104

Resource Reduction Resources How To Africa 104

QAD

JUNE 28, 2022

More recently, Cadbury’s supply chain in Ghana was found to include children as young as 10 working on cocoa farms while missing school. As a friend of mine states often, “Consumers previously just wanted to know if their food is organic. billion tons of CO2. Are You Prepared?

Cost Reduction Strategies 91

Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Planning 91

Provenance

AUGUST 13, 2018

In Ghana, another startup, BenBen , is using a blockchain-based system to securely certify land ownership. In the food and fashion sectors, companies are able to capture a premium on sustainable products such as organic cotton and fairtrade coffee. Market Premium for Sustainability.

Modeling Software 56

Modeling Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 56

Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 14, 2016

It lays the foundation for gradual alignment of norms and standards, including on food safety and technical regulations. The benefits of utilising modern-day FTAs include fewer customs duties, less red tape, access to public tenders, sourcing opportunities, investment opportunities and more transparent business conditions. Faroe Islands.

Guinea-Bissau 60

Guinea-Bissau Virgin Islands Papua New Guinea Burkina Faso 60