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The Meridian Blog

Notes on procurement, sourcing and logistics for manufacturers building in East Africa.

5 questions to ask before choosing a freight forwarder in East Africa

Not all freight forwarders are equal — and the wrong one can quietly cost you weeks of delay and thousands in demurrage.

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The true cost of emergency procurement

Rush orders don't just cost a premium on price — they cost trust, planning time and margin in ways that rarely show up on an invoice.

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Sourcing from India & China without a middleman

Direct supplier relationships can cut 10–20% off landed cost versus buying through agents and trading houses.

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Why East African manufacturers overpay by 15–25% — and how to fix it

Spreadsheets and WhatsApp threads are costing more than anyone realises. Here's what a real procurement audit usually finds.

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