Mozambique - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

We offer complete sourcing, supply chain solutions including: vendor prequalification and audits, dossierreviews, product sampling and quality testing, forecasting, demand planning, last-mile logistics, real-time shipment tracking, and storage.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

We provide world class procurement and logistic services, meeting the everyday needs of individuals, small businesses and large corporations. Starting with handling logistics and procurement between Mozambique and East and West Africa, DRM hopes to expand its horizons to serve the entire African Market connecting them with all the continents of the world. We shall also provide procurement and logistics advisory with the objective of optimizing our clients expenses. Logistics Services: We ship all forms and various kinds of legally permissible products and items across borders with 100% success rate and customer satisfaction moving goods between Africa and the World. We serve individuals, small business, restaurants and corporations. As part of our logistics service, we provide door-to-door pick-up and delivery services for the convenience of our customers.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

Poor Transparency in Supply Chain Management One of the most common problems companies face when it comes to procurement in logistics is poor transparency in supply chain management. When there is a lack of transparency, tracking goods and materials as they move through the supply chain can be difficult. This can lead to delays and errors. In addition, it can be difficult to identify where problems occur and how to fix them. Another common challenge companies face in procurement logistics is inaccurate shipping documentation. This can lead to delays in shipments, damaged goods, and even loss of money. Inaccurate shipping documentation can be caused by many factors, such as incorrect addresses, missing information, or incorrect product descriptions. The biggest challenge companie face when it comes to procurement logistics is uncontrolled expenses. Operating with uncontrolled expenses can lead to a number of problems, such as cash flow issues, loss of profits, and even bankruptcy

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your project intends to provide (at least 3).

Freight Forwarding: We organize shipments for individuals or corporations to get your goods from manufacturers or distributors to you or to the final point of destination.

01.04 Please describe who exactly your project is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

Individuals and Small Businesses: We help small businesses fulfil their logistic needs without breaking the bank and with top notch expertise. Corporate Establishments: We provide bespoke services to meet the procurement and Logistics strategic objectives of big firms across various industries and with expertise serving the Oil & Gas sector. African Stores: We offer specialized logistics packages to help African stores, source and ship their supplies safely from Mozambique and soon to expand to other West-African countries.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2023-02-01

01.06 How many other partners are associated with your business venture?

1

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

1

01.08 Please describe the profile of each of the other partners (skills, experience, etc.)

Gloria Mausse (31 years) - Honours in Business Management with 9 years experience in Banking, Accounting and Logistics. Has experience in financial auditing in NGO´s, private and public sector. She has ERP and IFRS knowledge and skills.

01.09 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link here:

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

c) Industry (equipment, commercial, logistical and professional services, transport)

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

Our country has various resources, but most of the time we face difficulties in exporting this resources to the external market. For example: We could be exporting our coconuts to countries like Rwanda as raw material for cooking oil production. According to our research our research Rwanda has a high cost of production when it comes to coocking oil production because of its geographical location and climate. By exporting commodities to other countries we shall increase labour demand in our communities and also increase our economic standard.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

By exporting commodities to other countries we shall increase labour demand in our communities and also increase our economic standard. Which will affect positively our community purchasing capacity and reducing hunger and poverty in the community.

02.03.01 My project contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

By providing a fare income to the community, the people in the areas we deal with, shall be in better position to seek better health services. Neverthless it is our dream and goal to provide medical aid to all employees of our company.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

As part of our company´s social responsability, we shall support our communities with scholar supplies.

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

We are an institution that favours gender equality, we encourage woman to join our project. We also have a plan of providing training specially for woman (minority in the industry) in the logistics and procurement industry in order to increase woman capability to perform as equal as possible compared to men.

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

4

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

4

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

5

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

One of of our main goals is to reduce all inequalities by recruiting our staff regardless of race, gender, social status, and all kinds of descrimination.

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

4

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

5

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

Our aim is to be as green as possible.

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

4

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

4

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

02.16.01 My project contributes to the Peace justice and strong institutions goal

4

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

Poor Transparency in Supply Chain Management A system that tracks cargoes as they move through the supply chain is necessary to overcome this challenge. This can be done using GPS tracking devices or by implementing a software system that provides visibility into the supply chain. In addition, it is important to communicate regularly with your suppliers and transportation partners to ensure they know your expectations and needs.

05.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

5

05.02 The product/service we envision creating represents an entirely new type of product/service.

4

05.03 The product/service we envision creating could be described as a new technology.

5

05.04 The product/service we envision creating is an improvement on an existing product or service.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.05 The product/service we envision creating could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.06 The product/service we envision creating responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

6

05.07 The product/service we envision creating is a new version of an old product/service.

6

05.08 Justification

Inaccurate data is a major problem for companies when it comes to procurement in logistics. This is because inaccurate data can lead to shipments, invoices, and even transportation planning errors. These errors can have a major impact on the business, especially its image or brand. A bad image can lead to a loss of customers and revenue because people do not want to work with or buy from a company they cannot trust. Solution: The best way to overcome this challenge is to put a system in place for tracking and managing data. This can be done using software or manually reviewing data before it is used. Moreover, make sure to communicate with your suppliers and transportation partners about your expectations for data accuracy.

05.09 Who are your main potential competitors and what makes you stand out from them?

DHL, CEVA Logistics, etc...

10.06 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?

Yes,We are an institution that favours gender equality, we encourage woman to join our project. We also have a plan of providing training specially for woman (minority in the industry) in the logistics and procurement industry in order to increase woman capability to perform as equal as possible compared to men.