A Literature Review on Supply Chain Analytics in Africa

This study examines a scoping literature review approach to African supply chain analytics while emphasizing some challenges and opportunities associated with the use of decision support systems in Africa. Supply chains in most developing countries often struggle with inefficiencies due to prolonged adoption of technology, poor infrastructure, and disparate regulatory frameworks, despite Africa’s abundant resources and expanding markets. This work was underpinned by the theory of constraints and the resource-based view theory. The work also focused on case studies from a variety of industries, portraying how data-driven decisions enhance firm efficiency, agility, and operational competitiveness. One hundred and seventy published articles were retrieved from Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases on the basis of the inclusion criteria. The study recommends that African organizations grasp supply chain analytics tools in managing and transforming supply chains. A strategic emphasis on supply chain analytics enhances resilience and increases market integration, agility, and operational competitiveness.