Globally and especially in East Africa, agricultural supply chains, small-scale farmers, and urban retailers face significant challenges in ensuring food products’ efficient, sustainable distribution. Consumers increasingly demand to know the origins of their food, and retailers require precise information to manage inventory and meet consumer demand. Inefficiencies in the agricultural supply chain lead to high post-harvest losses, inconsistent quality and availability of produce, and inflated prices due to multiple layers of intermediaries.
These issues compromise farming’s economic viability, restrict consumer access to fresh produce, and hinder fair value distribution. Despite growing demands for transparency and efficiency, existing solutions need more comprehensive integration for all stakeholders, including farmers, agro-dealers, retailers, and logistics providers. There is a critical need for a transformative platform that seamlessly connects these stakeholders, prioritizing efficiency, sustainability, and profitability throughout the supply chain.
At Supply2U, our mission is to transform agricultural supply chains from farm to fork, leveraging cutting-edge Geographical Information Technology to empower stakeholders at every step of the journey from the farmer to the retailer. Using GPS data to pinpoint farm locations, track processing facilities, and monitor transport routes, we aim to ensure fresh and quality produce delivery, optimize inventory management, and align products with evolving market demands through a holistic, data-driven, and innovative approach.
Innovators Behind Supply2U:
As the Team Lead for this project, I believe the ongoing progress of our GIS project is a testament to the dedication and ingenuity of this diverse team of innovators. Their collaborative spirit and commitment to pushing technological boundaries have been invaluable, and I would love to extend my deepest gratitude to these exceptional individuals for their hard work, which continues to significantly impact the industry we serve and ensure our solution remains cutting-edge and effective;
Neema Ogao — Software Developer
Maureen Nyaga — FrontEnd Developer
David Nzambuli — BackEnd Developer
Pharis Kariuki — Software Developer
JKUAT Computing Department and JHUB Africa
We appreciate the pivotal role that JHUB Africa, spearheaded by Dr. Lawrence Nderu, through the Department of Computing in Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, continues to play to equip us with essential preparedness to transform society through innovation, creativity, and adaptability to the industry as entrepreneurs to revolutionize the agricultural prowess of our country, Kenya.
One Step At a Time
One of the key takeaways from the project is the immense value of integrating data across the supply chain. From farm geolocation to consumer behavior analytics, the seamless flow of information enables all stakeholders to make informed decisions, driving efficiency and sustainability. It is our utmost aspiration on this journey.
Join us on this exciting journey as we strive to build a brighter, more sustainable agricultural future. Together, we can achieve remarkable things.