Nigeria’s supply chain sector is undergoing a transformative shift driven by the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies. A group of forward-thinking professionals and organizations are leading this evolution, paving the way for efficiency, transparency, and competitiveness in the global market.
1. Dr. Obiora Madu
As the Director General of the African Centre for Supply Chain (ACSC), Dr. Madu advocates for the adoption of AI-driven technology in Nigeria’s logistics and supply chain industry. His work emphasizes deploying data analytics, machine learning, and robotics to enhance operational efficiency.
2. Dr. Chika Yinka-Banjo
An Associate Professor and Coordinator of the AI and Robotics Lab at the University of Lagos, Dr. Yinka-Banjo focuses on using AI to improve customer distribution and data collection processes. Her research highlights the role of robotics in revolutionizing logistics and enhancing supply chain efficiency in Nigeria.
3. Engr. Simon Attah Lawrence
Simon Attah Lawrence, a supply chain professional affiliated with Cornell University, has made significant contributions to advancing supply chain innovations in Nigeria. His impactful researches are;
– Enhancing Logistics Efficiency: his work focuses on adapting lean strategies for logistics in manufacturing, offering valuable insights for improving efficiency in Nigeria’s industrial sector.
– Food Supply Challenges in West Africa: By analyzing performance metrics and supply chain techniques, he provides actionable strategies for addressing food insecurity and reducing wastage in Nigeria.
– Optimizing Energy Supply Chains: His strategic analysis on Nigeria’s role in Europe’s energy security highlights the critical need for AI-based optimization tools in the energy sector.
– Advancing Distribution Efficiency: Lawrence’s Studies emphasize the role of digital tools in improving distribution efficiency across Nigeria and Ghana, particularly through AI-driven analytics.
Strategic Procurement Practices: His research on organizational efficiency in procurement provides a framework for improving procurement processes using AI and IoT.
4. Novatia Consulting
Specializing in digital supply chain transformation, Novatia Consulting focuses on integrating AI and blockchain to improve transparency, optimize demand forecasting, and enhance inventory management in Nigeria.
5. Oracle Nigeria
Oracle Nigeria explores the benefits of AI in supply chain management, emphasizing improvements in planning, operations, and overall efficiency to maintain competitiveness in Nigeria’s market.
6. National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
NITDA is digitizing supply chains for small-scale farmers in Nigeria. Their efforts focus on leveraging digital tools to improve agricultural efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance food security.
7. Dr. Samuel Fosso Wamba
A prominent researcher in AI applications within supply chains, Dr. Fosso Wamba focuses on how AI can enhance business value and firm performance. His insights are applicable to advancing Nigeria’s supply chain sector.
8. Dr. Olufunke Okoro
As the Managing Director of Dumare Ltd, Dr. Okoro focuses on leveraging AI and technological innovations to improve procurement and supply chain transformation in Nigeria.
9. Adenike Onasoga
A supply chain expert dedicated to addressing knowledge gaps, Onasoga advocates for advanced skills and digital tools tailored to Nigeria’s supply chain and procurement environment.
10. Dr. Bobadoye
Dr. Bobadoye focuses on the technological transformation of Nigeria’s trade and finance sectors, emphasizing the adoption of AI to enhance efficiency and encourage economic development.
These professionals and organizations are leading the integration of AI into Nigeria’s supply chain sector, demonstrating the transformative potential of advanced technologies to enhance efficiency, transparency, and economic competitiveness.
