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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. Spending and Innovation – the focus and source of funds.

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Out of Africa

Supply Chain Shaman

However, to capitalize on this opportunity, manufacturers need to step up. The presence of large South African manufacturers was limited at the conference (as was the thought leadership of global multinationals with operations in Africa). Instead, they are innovating in new ways on mobile devices.

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The Need For Supply Chain Innovation: Why You Should Watch These Four Trends ?

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The Need For Supply Chain Innovation: Why You Should Watch These Four Trends ? Even as companies set ambitious decarbonization goals, working with their partners and adopting innovative technologies, solutions and practices will become critical. But Asia will continue to grow as a manufacturing base and consumer market.

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The introduction of E-Procurement.

ModusLink Corporation

The ease of accessibility of this technology causes many organizations to shift towards E-Procurement as an effective and innovative Supply Chain support system to help companies reach goals including operational efficiencies, sustainability, and profitability. International Non-Governmental Organisations in Kenya. Tehran, Iran: IEEE.

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

Supply Chain Movement

Just like the company creates new skin and hair care products to meet the consumer’s diverse and infinite needs is a company trademark, there’s opportunity for innovation in the supply chain. We have already opened business affiliates in Saudi Arabia and Kenya. We have 42 factories and we manufacture 86% of what we sell.

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International Industrial Trade Fairs

Exapro Hub

European trade fairs dedicated to industrial sector and manufacturing are fairly well known and popular among industry professionals. This fair is showcasing innovations in the following categories: Plant Automation and Monitoring. Manufacturing Expo. Indusmach Kenya. Announced dates of this event are May 01-03, 2018.

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In the crosshairs: Real-time logistics visibility

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Nine in 10 respondents of the Kenco “2020 State of Supply Chain Innovation Survey” expressed that supply chain visibility technology is a priority, with 43% classifying it as a high priority. The logistics innovation gap has attracted significant VC funding. Beyond that there had been limited disruptive innovation.