SUPPLY CHAIN

MANAGEMENT
FARMS TO MARKETS
Definition
Supply chain management(SCM) is
themanagementof the flow of goods and services. It
includes the movement and storage of raw materials,
work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from
point of origin to point of consumption. In this case,
from Farms to Markets
The gaps in the supply chain
Here we are looking at five areas where the gaps
have created opportunities for
investment namely
Accurate Market Information
Off takers
Processing
Warehousing
Transportation
Packaging
Accurate
Market
Information
With accurate information on
the Shea sector, demand
and supply will be effectively
managed.
Off takers require
information to take informed
business decision. With this
investing becomes easier
based on the near
predictability of the market
Off taking

There is need for off takers

that will be the conduit for
buying Shea nuts and butter
from primary processors.
Processing

The need to invest in

machines and equipment for
mass production in quality
and quantity to meet market
demands is key.
Warehousing
A big challenge remains
warehousing. Already
processed Shea nut or butter
waiting to be bought
requires storage in a suitable
environment (warehouse).
When storage conditions are
not met, quality is badly
affected. This may lead to
huge losses
Transportation
Due to the nature of Shea
butter, the need for cold
vans is inevitable over long
distances.
Due to the locations of Shea
communities, the need for
suitable transport system to
convey both nuts and butter
is critical in connecting to
markets
Packaging
With well developed and
suitable packaging, Shea
and its derivatives can easily
be preserved, handled and
moved from one location to
the other. There are also
opportunities for wider
markets as packaged
products have better appeal
and easy acceptance in the
market
International Markets Tips on Export

Register as an exporter
with NEPC
Identity foreign buyers,
negotiate terms and
conditions (payment
Secure Certifications (NAFDAC, SON, QUARANTINE)
Open a domiciliary account with a commercial bank, fill
Nigerian Export Proceeds (NXP) form Non Oil Data Form

terms, price, delivery

Apply for Export Expansion Grant

terms, product
specification, packaging,
secure export contract)
Secure Export Finance
 Dr Omotosho
08023387658
Ayo@ayomot.com
Pastor Olubayo Tumo
08062452475
08104441093
Bayotumo@yahoo.com
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