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Characteristics of Procurement in Africa

In: Practical Handbook Business in Africa

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  • Emmanuel Chimi

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Compared to Western countries and economies in some emerging countries, the general business environment in Africa shows many peculiarities that need to be taken into account when selecting suppliers (or building them) and managing relationships with partners. In general, more flexibility and cultural tolerance should be observed in cooperation along the value chain. Emergency scenarios should also be built into the planning and design of supply chains. This chapter discusses the peculiarities of procurement in the African context. The focus is on the following questions: How do you find suitable suppliers or how can you build them? How can local conditions be best taken into account in decisions and daily activities? The usual SCM performance criteria will also be included in the explanations.

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  • Emmanuel Chimi, 2023. "Characteristics of Procurement in Africa," Springer Books, in: Thomas Schmidt & Kay Pfaffenberger & Stefan Liebing (ed.), Practical Handbook Business in Africa, chapter 0, pages 205-214, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-658-42518-0_17
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-658-42518-0_17
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