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This article gives you an overview of last-mile logistics and warehousing in Africa. Learn about Agility’s services in Africa and the challenges this region faces.

E-commerce warehousing in Nigeria is becoming an increasingly popular option for businesses looking to expand their operations into the Nigerian market.

In recent years, Egypt has seen a surge in e-commerce activity, with more and more businesses selling products and services online. This increase in online sales has created a need for reliable and efficient warehousing solutions, as companies require somewhere to store their inventory. In this article, we talk all about warehousing services in Egypt, particularly for e-commerce fulfillment. Warehousing vs. Fulfillment Fulfillment centers and warehouses are both types of storage facilities. Understanding the key differences between warehousing and fulfillment is essential when deciding how to store and ship your products. Fulfillment facilities are designed to be highly efficient in getting orders out to customers as quickly as possible. On the other hand, warehousing is a much larger storage facility […]

Warehousing is an integral part of logistics and 3PL supply chain management in Egypt. It is crucial in ensuring the smooth flow of goods and materials from one point to another. There are many types of warehouses in Egypt, each with its specific purpose. In this article, we talk all about warehousing in Egypt. What is Warehousing? Warehousing is the process of storing goods and materials. It includes the receipt, storage, and shipment of goods. Warehouses store various products, including raw materials, finished products, and parts and components used in the production process. There are many different types of warehouses, including public, private, and bonded warehouses. Public warehouses are owned and operated by government agencies. Private warehouses are owned and […]

Warehousing is an important part of the logistics and 3PL supply chain management process in Nigeria. It involves the storing of goods and materials in a safe and secure environment, away from the elements. Warehouses also play a vital role in ensuring the smooth flow of goods and materials through the supply chain. We let you in on warehousing conditions in Nigeria in this article. What is warehousing? Warehousing is the storing of goods and materials on a large scale. It is a crucial link in the supply chain, as it allows businesses to keep stock of items that they may need at short notice. Without a warehouse, businesses would have to either source goods on an as-needed basis (which […]

E-commerce has been growing rapidly in Ghana in recent years. This is driven by several factors, including the growth of Ghana’s economy and the increasing availability of internet access and mobile phone ownership there. Warehousing vs Fulfillment The term “warehousing” is often used interchangeably with “fulfillment,” but there is a big difference between the two. Warehousing simply refers to storing inventory, while fulfillment encompasses all the steps involved in getting products to customers, from receiving and stocking inventory to packing and shipping orders. Most businesses need both warehousing and fulfillment services to some degree, but the mix of services that a business needs will vary depending on the type of products they sell, their sales volume, and other factors. In […]

We’re living in an era shaped by technology. But how can we ensure that technology drives positive change? Alongside the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting at Davos, C-level business leaders examine how technology can be used for the greater good: to improve health outcomes, underpin sustainability efforts and ameliorate the human experience. Agility Breakfast Highlights Levelling Up Supply Chains AI and Healthcare Transformation The Metaverse, Tech and Social Inclusion

WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says we’ve entered an era of “re-globalization.” By that, she means companies are de-concentrating production to guard against the supply chain turmoil caused by the COVID pandemic and the war in Ukraine. Businesses are choosing redundancy and resiliency over low cost because they think supply chain disruption will be with us for a while and because they want to protect against future shocks. The result, Okonjo-Iweala says, is the remaking of companies’ global footprints and supply networks. Re-globalization raises lots of big questions. Among them: Who benefits? Okonjo-Iweala says the trend could benefit developing countries. “It could bring them into the mainstream of globalization,” she says. “We see at the WTO a clear opportunity for decentralization […]