Why Product Formulation is Key to Manufacturing Success
At its core, product formulation is the meticulous science of determining precisely what goes into your product. From the precise blend of ingredients to the specific materials, components, and processes that create your finished good. This foundational process establishes product quality, performance standards, and production costs, making product formulation arguably the most influential factor in […]
The Evolution of Industry: From 1.0 to 4.0 and beyond
Since the late 1700s, the global manufacturing industry has undergone dramatic evolution. This evolution of industry is nothing short of astounding, from the era of hand tools to today’s interconnected machines that “talk” to each other. Let’s break this journey down and uncover the global evolution of industries. READ ALSO: Top 5 Manufacturing Trends to […]
Quality Control in the Food Industry
A contaminated product or quality issue can quickly escalate from an isolated incident to a viral crisis, potentially causing consumer illnesses, costly product recalls, and long-term damage to brand credibility. Hence, quality control is essential for manufacturers in the food industry. For food manufacturers, every product that reaches a consumer’s table carries an implicit promise […]
Enhancing Supply Chain Visibility in Africa
As supply chain networks grow increasingly unstable, the need for efficiency has become a central topic of discussion. This is why tracking and monitoring products, information, and processes across the entire supply chain network in real time is crucial. At its core, that is what supply chain visibility is about. What does supply chain visibility […]
5 Procurement Myths Holding Back African Manufacturers
African manufacturers have immense potential. On the one hand, there’s a growing youth population and increased demand for products across all sectors. On the other hand, raw materials are abundant in high demand globally. However, to achieve its economic potential, Africa must prioritise creating sustainable systems around every aspect of its manufacturing ecosystem, from procurement […]
The SME guide to Smart sourcing: Skincare Ingredients
Innovative SMEs rely on Matta’s b2b digital marketplace for smart sourcing. You, too, can procure chemicals, raw materials, ingredients, and commodities from 200+ suppliers worldwide from your mobile device. Matta provides other solutions, including logistics, cross-border payments, and trade finance. The SME guide to smart sourcing is a series which aims to educate SMEs and […]
5 steps to ensure your procurement process is ‘loss-proof’
According to KPMG, 77% of procurement managers agree that the risk of supply chain disruptions is a critical external factor. If you can relate to that previous sentence, this short article was written for you. If not, I hope you can pass it on to someone who does. Procurement is a high-stakes game, one that […]
How Africa Can Replicate South Korea’s Rapid Economic Growth
5 Lessons from the “Miracle of the Han River” After the Korean War in 1953, south Korea was devasted, poor, and reliant on foreign aid. However, in one of the most remarkable cases of rapid economic growth in recent decades, South Korea- a country that was poorer than Kenya, Niger, and Pakistan in the 1950s- […]
Role of Industrial Chemicals in Economic Growth
Explore the vibrant world of Nigeria’s industrial chemicals market in our in-depth article. Discover how this crucial sector is driving economic growth.
Popular Chemicals in Consumer Goods
Uncover the key chemicals driving Nigeria’s consumer goods industry. This article provides an in-depth look at the most widely used chemicals, their applications, and the impact they have on the market and consumer safety.