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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. Rwanda is at a distinct disadvantage. Take Rwanda’s embrace of drones for instance… Zipline Drones Testing in Rwanda. Zipline Drones is using Rwanda as a testing ground for its radically different drone. Zipline is using Rwanda to test a system of distribution medical supplies in hard to reach areas.

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Video: Cloud-based pharma supply chain in Rwanda

The Network Effect

You may have already seen our coverage of the joint-project between One Network, Resolve, and the Rwandan Ministry of Health to deliver medicine to the people of Rwanda, but if you haven’t, here’s a great video from Rwanda that explains the project and it’s benefits. If you want to learn more about the project, I suggest you download a case study on the Rwanda project here.

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Rwanda Races Ahead in Commercial Drone Deliveries

The Network Effect

As we wrote in an article back in April 2016, one of the world’s smallest and poorest countries, Rwanda, was. The post Rwanda Races Ahead in Commercial Drone Deliveries appeared first on The Network Effect. Logistics Pharmaceutical Technology Transportation drones healthcare pharmaceuticals Rwanda zipline

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 11/18/2022-11/24/2022

All Things Supply Chain

Plans for the Nizhneleninskoye-Tongjiang Bridge (the official name of the bridge) was… General Weekly wrap-up Apple supply chain china christmas supply chain electric vehicle foxconn iPhone 14 kigali logistics rail freight Russia rwanda supply chain volkswagen

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A cloud-based pharmaceutical supply network in….Rwanda?

The Network Effect

It’s something I’ve had the privilege of being a part of and wanted to share with you: It began when the Republic of Rwanda’s Ministry of Health (MOH) was searching for a way to better manage the end-to-end fulfillment and delivery of medical supplies throughout the country. Given all the challenges, who would have expected that the world’s most advanced pharmaceutical supply network exists today in Rwanda?

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Problems at Biggest Vaccine Maker Leave World Short on Covid Shots

Supply Chain Brain

Around the world, from Bangladesh to Nepal to Rwanda, vulnerable hotspots have been grappling with stalled COVID-19 vaccination programs as they run out of doses.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

Zipline put its first fleet to work in Rwanda, delivering blood and other health supplies to clinics and hospitals. Happy St Patrick’s Day! It’s a day to wear green, and apparently, spend some green as well. Every year, the National Retail Federation conducts a survey on St.

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The Race for Last Mile Drones

Logistics Viewpoints

Nearly five years ago, San Francisco based company began using delivery drones for moving medical supplies to health clinics in Rwanda. One of the most difficult and expensive aspects of the supply chain is last mile and home delivery.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 10-14, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Rwanda Launches World’s First National Drone Delivery Service Powered By Zipline. Here are some additional details from the press release: In Rwanda, postpartum hemorrhaging is the leading cause of death for pregnant women. During Rwanda’s lengthy rainy season, many roads wash out becoming impassible or non-existent. Zipline will make 50-150 emergency flights a day to 21 transfusion clinics across the Western Half of Rwanda and can fulfill orders in around 30 minutes.

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Solving The Cold Chain Challenges

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

For example, the One Network platform for supply chain planning and execution is used by the Ministries of Health in Nigeria, Ghana, and Rwanda, providing comprehensive inventory visibility across all health facilities for real time supply demand matching and collaborative decision making.

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Bill Gates: We need a ‘war game’ for the infectious diseases supply chain

The Network Effect

Also, if you’re interesting in how technology is already changing the way healthcare is being delivered in Africa, check out the case study that details the transformation underway in Rwanda. Image by UK Department for International Development/Flickr.

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Most desirable logistics location of Europe in 2018

Supply Chain Movement

Rwanda. The Netherlands is the best region for a logistics base according to the ‘VerkehrsRundschau Markenstudie ImageRanking’. The market study by VerkehrsRundschau (a leading German magazine with a website about transport and logistics) assessed the attractiveness of the countries close to Germany as a base for logistics activities.

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Can B2B e-commerce solve supply chain issues?

Cathy Roberson

Available in Rwanda, it plans to expand across Africa and around the world. If 2020 was the year of B2C, 2021 could likely be the year of B2B. Manufacturing is gaining steam not only in the US but around the world as businesses return to a COVID-19 type of redefined normalcy.

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Checklist for working capital management

Supply Chain Movement

Rwanda. 10 questions to assess working capital management. Working capital management revolves around inventory, debtors and creditors. Some companies generate cash so quickly that they can even achieve negative working capital. Supply Chain Media and software vendor Slimstock have developed this checklist for working capital management. >>Please >>Please click on the red button and fill in the fields to activate the green download button.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 9-13, 2016)

Talking Logistics

First, as reported by Reuters, “UPS is backing a start-up using drones in Rwanda to transport life-saving blood supplies and vaccine.” According to the article: UPS will provide a grant of $800,000 plus logistical support through the UPS Foundation to a partnership including Gavi, a group providing vaccines to poor countries, and robotics company Zipline International Inc for drone flights in Rwanda starting in August.

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Checklist for Global Trade Management

Supply Chain Movement

Rwanda. 10 questions about Global Trade Management. Managing the activities comprising a supply chain is becoming more difficult with the growth of trade and increased regulation. Supply Chain Movement and software supplier Amber Road have put together this checklist for Global Trade Management. >>Please >>Please click on the red button and fill in the fields to activate the green download button. Checklist for Global Trade Management.

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Rethinking your optimum

Supply Chain Movement

Rwanda. Rethink your optimum: Prepare your supply chain for the challenges of 2017 and beyond. Advanced analytics and optimization technology is the game-changing advantage that will push you past the competition – giving your business more agility, higher accuracy and sharper insights to maximize your revenue. Learn more about: How data, advanced analytics and optimization technology combine to give your company the adaptability it needs in challenging markets.

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White paper: Are the weakest link in your supply chain?

Supply Chain Movement

Rwanda. Increasingly, your supply chain is seen as a value-creating process that differentiates your company from the competition. Clearly, this does not change the call for efficiency and productivity. And now, the pressure is on you -as senior executive- to deliver. However, there is a realistic possibility that you are the weakest link in your supply chain. Surprised?

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White paper: What if you are the weakest link in your supply chain?

Supply Chain Movement

Rwanda. Increasingly, your supply chain is seen as a value-creating process that differentiates your company from the competition. Clearly, this does not change the call for efficiency and productivity. And now, the pressure is on you -as senior executive- to deliver. However, there is a realistic possibility that you are the weakest link in your supply chain. Surprised?

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Is Logistics Outsourcing Right for Your Company?

Supply Chain Movement

Rwanda. More shippers today appear to be outsourcing some or all of their logistics. How does a company decide that outsourcing logistics is the right choice? This C.H. Robinson whitepaper can help companies decide, set reasonable expectations for what outsourcing can contribute to their organisation, and how much of a role a company will need to play to achieve the successful business outcome they seek. About C.H. Robinson. Robinson help companies simplify their global supply chains.

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La carte du commerce international 2016 / Global Trade Map 2016 in French

Supply Chain Movement

Rwanda. Les accords commerciaux et leurs risques d’un point de vue UE. Amber Road, leader des solutions de gestion du commerce international (GTM), et Supply Chain Movement ont collaboré ensemble pour établir cette carte de commerce international 2016 qui montre les accords commerciaux actuels de l’UE et les risques potentiels pour le commerce. Uncovering and mitigating trade risks in international operations.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Supply Chain KPIs are Essential – The Right Ones! The information on this page WILL help you get it right. Many people get really confused about KPIs or Key Performance Indicators in Logistics and Supply Chain operations. Which ones to use?… … How many to use? Sadly it’s not such an easy question to answer. Of course they need to be SMART. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time phased. But my Take on KPIs is this… 1) Don’t have too many!

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Talent development essential for supply chain leaders

Supply Chain Movement

Rwanda. Recruiting raw talent is ‘extremely challenging’. Supply chain leaders have gained an ever-stronger position in the world of business over recent years. Talent development can make an important contribution to the execution of their supply chain strategies, but not all leaders pay the same amount of attention to this topic. Here, a number of leading companies show that it is possible to take a structural and creative approach to talent development.

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Mindmap High-Tech Supply Chain 4.0

Supply Chain Movement

Rwanda. A technology revolution is rapidly changing the way we work, providing threats and opportunities along the way. These developments impact Original Equipment Manufacturers, both at strategic level and at operational level within their supply chains. Together with service provider Arvato, Supply Chain Movement has created a mindmap outlining the route for high-tech supply chains, including road signs indicating potential hazards along the way. >>Please

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Checklist Regelkonforme Lieferketten/Global Trade Management

Supply Chain Movement

Rwanda. 11 Fragen zum Global Trade Management / 11 questions about Global Trade Management. Der globale Handel wächst – und mit ihm die Regulierung. Das effiziente Management von Lieferketten wird dadurch immer weiter erschwert. Gemeinsam mit Supply Chain Movement hat Amber Road eine Checkliste entwickelt: Testen Sie Ihr Global Trade Management! Managing the activities comprising a supply chain is becoming more difficult with the growth of trade and increased regulation.

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Mind Map for Order Management 2.0

Supply Chain Movement

Rwanda. Global competition is forcing companies to optimally manage the orders they have scored. Supply chain execution software can coordinate the necessary alignment process between the various systems within the network. Together with MP Objects, supplier of supply chain software, Supply Chain Movement has created a mindmap for innovative order management, including a handy description of the route and with road signs indicating potential hazards along the way. >>Please

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How to Manage Risk and Boost Transparency in the Raw Material Supply Chain

EcoVadis

CISCO’s CHILL has carried out blockchain feasibility studies in Rwanda. ISEAL ALLIANCE has explored how blockchain technology can impact the future of certification. As conflict minerals continue to find their way into supply chains of major western corporations, businesses need to place more emphasis on due diligence and explore new technologies to increase transparency.

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Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software

Supply Chain Movement

Rwanda. The supply chain software industry is in a considerable state of flux. Three large, international take-overs are changing the face of the market. as the advance of e-commerce continues, companies with an omnichannel approach are increasingly implementing specific order management systems. furthermore, because the continuing growth in outsourcing is making global businesses ever-more susceptible to disruptions, supply chain risk management software is also on the rise.

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Good News for Holiday Coffee Lovers — More Investment in Responsible Coffee Supply Chains

SupplyShift

And since 97% of specialty coffee is grown by small shareholder farmers in limited-resource countries like Rwanda and Indonesia, it leaves the door open to unethical labor and environmental practices along the supply chain. The holiday coffee-drinking season is upon us!

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Strategic moves among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

Rwanda. Fourth release of 3PL Subway Map Europe. Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. they want logistics service providers to offer full service on a global scale and are demanding more technological innovation. these are the main conclusions from Supply Chain Movement’s annual study as the basis for the 3pl subway map europe 2016, which shows the specific services of the most important logistics service providers.

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From the Farmer to the Foil: The Cacao Supply Chain Challenge

SupplyShift

We provide the tools to ensure that our morning coffees and after-meal chocolates improve lives, from Rwanda to Columbia and beyond, and drive to eliminate natural resource degradation. Chocolate is undoubtedly a world favorite in the realm of sweets.

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Mindmap for Supply Chain Execution 24/7

Supply Chain Movement

Rwanda. Customers are becoming more demanding all the time: they increasingly expect personalised offers, available globally and round the clock. Such huge pressure on sales is also dragging the supply chain department(s) towards an ever-higher service level.

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3PL Subway 2015: Strategic movements among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

Rwanda. After years of declining revenues in European logistics services, the business started to stabilise in 2013/2014. Europe has seen plenty of activity in terms of mergers and acquisitions, including the take-over of the major French family-owned company Norbert Dentressangle by America’s XPO Logistics.

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Gartner’s survey analysis: Women in Supply Chain 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Rwanda. Gartner’s first Women in Supply Chain Survey, conducted with AWESOME, an executive women’s leadership group, and supported by Supply Chain Media, compares the representation of women in supply chain leadership roles. It also identifies practices that are increasing the engagement with and success of women in supply chain organizations. Key Findings. ■ The percentage of women in leadership positions decreases as the corporate ladder rises.

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Gartner’s Women in Supply Chain Survey 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Rwanda. Gartner’s first Women in Supply Chain Survey, conducted with AWESOME, an executive women’s leadership group, compares the representation of women in supply chain leadership roles. It also identifies practices that are increasing the engagement with and success of women in supply chain organizations. Key Findings. ■ The percentage of women in leadership positions decreases as the corporate ladder rises.

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10 questions about supply chain optimisation

Supply Chain Movement

Rwanda. Better decision-making processes. The business complexity is increasing all the time due to globalisation, big data and dynamic interdependences. It is becoming ever-more difficult for supply chain professionals to make the right decisions. Supply Chain Media, software vendor Aimms and consultancy firm Districon have put together this checklist for supply chain optimisation. >>Please

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Good News for Holiday Coffee Lovers — More Investment in Responsible Coffee Supply Chains

SupplyShift

And since 97% of specialty coffee is grown by small shareholder farmers in limited-resource countries like Rwanda and Indonesia, it leaves the door open to unethical labor and environmental practices along the supply chain. The holiday coffee-drinking season is upon us!