City Distro Wants to Digitise Africa’s FMCG Distribution
City Distro, a Nigerian startup, wants to digitise the distribution of fast-moving consumer goods, starting with a network covering seven Nigerian hubs and targeting expansion across Africa.The company connects manufacturers with retailers through a platform that combines inventory data, logistics and direct ordering. It is targeting a fragmented distribution system that often relies on...
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