Thrive: Mastering E-commerce the African Way is a book published by the Africa Retail Academy at Lagos Business School, offering insights into the e-commerce landscape in Africa. It features contributions from various thought leaders and entrepreneurs, providing practical strategies and perspectives on navigating the challenges and opportunities of the African e-commerce market. The book covers topics such as supply chain management, digital marketing, and regulatory frameworks, aiming to empower businesses to thrive in the dynamic African context. It emphasizes the unique aspects of the African market and provides tailored advice for businesses operating within it. The book serves as a valuable resource for entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone interested in understanding the growth of e-commerce in Africa.
Episode #169 with Dare Odumade, CEO of Chekkit Technologies and contributor to the recently published book Thrive: Mastering E-commerce the African Way published by the Africa Retail Academy at Lagos Business School.
Dare Odumade is at the forefront of supply chain innovation in Africa through his work with Chekkit Technologies, a company on a mission to protect consumers, build brand trust, and eliminate counterfeit products across the continent. As a key voice in the chapter Enhancing E-commerce Efficiency in Africa: The Role of Product Digital Identity Management, Dare offers a bold vision for how digital product identity can transform African commerce.
In this episode, we explore how Chekkit is reshaping e-commerce in Africa, from solving the "what I ordered versus what I got" dilemma and improving logistics infrastructure to empowering consumers with real-time product verification and driving loyalty through smart technology solutions.
What We Discuss With Dare
- The pivotal moment that highlighted the urgent need for supply chain transparency in Africa.
- The key message behind the chapter “Enhancing E-commerce Efficiency in Africa” and how product digital identity management plays a crucial role.
- How Chekkit functions as a real-world tool to trace and share the story of a product’s supply chain from origin to consumer.
- How Chekkit supports manufacturers in reclaiming market share by combating counterfeit products through supply chain transparency.
- The resistance faced from industries hesitant to digitise their supply chains and how Chekkit addresses those challenges.
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