DIGITIZING Agro-logistics

Uganda is gifted by nature with two climatic seasons that favour farming to flourish. The population of Uganda is 45 million of which 70% is employed in  Agriculture which is the biggest forex earner for the country. Products like coffee, cocoa, cotton, tea, fruits & vegetables flourish very well. 

Farmers face challenges of post harvest wastage and transportation from the farms to either the market or storage / warehouse.

The product we are building is meant to solve the above challenges so as Agro-logistics is seamless and swift.  

1. VISIBILITY

The farmer and commodity trader is able to monitor his goods during their journey from loading to destination. Tracking is either done by GPS gadgets or the drivers smart pone.

To the existing Agricultural logistics challenges

2. INSURANCE

We provide GIT – Goods In Transit & Marine insurance to cover uncertainties of loss due to theft, fire, contamination and damage of cargo while in our possession

3. PAYMENT

Transport pricing is done in real-time & the farmer has flexibility of paying for the service by either using mobile money or debit card.

4. E-COMMERCE

Our digital integration will allow farmers and manufacturers systems sync to the drazo platform to enable automation hence smoothen their last mile  supply chain processes.

5. DATA SECURITY

Farmers & commodity traders are assured of data security as information that is uploaded on the platform is kept safe from business competition. Activity on the app is stored for future reference.

6. Flexible

The farmer will be able to select from a variety of logistics tasks on the drazo platform. For land freight all types of trucks are available 24/7 ranging from refrigerated, open, high sided, containerized trucks and motorbikes.

Our solution specifically serves farmers and those in the agro commodity business. 

We have a core team that has over 70 years of combined experience in various fields so its well placed to manage and deliver the solution. 

We have structured the BPM - Business Processes Mapping and produced a prototype ready to be initiate a pilot for the mobile app. 

1. Technology

We shall fully digitize our operations to help farmers take control of their supply chain. This will include actualizing the prototype into a functioning app + managing inventory and assets. We shall operate high speed secure servers to manage the digital transactions. 

2. Insurance

We shall increase our insurance premium to shield uncertainties of loss due to theft, fire, contamination and damage of cargo while in our possession

3. Payments

For long-term logistics contracts, drazo shall pay the Transporters cost of freight on behalf of the farmer and we bill them for a later date pay. Cash flow is key in quick operations in logistics.

4. Marketing
Drazo will aggressively embark on sales promotion & marketing of its services to farmers or those in the Agro industry. This will cover print media, voice and digital channels

5.Warehousing
We intend to lease or procure dry & temperature controlled regional & central warehouses to collect and distribute farmers produce.

6.Asset Acquisition
To manage our end-end transport operations, we need to run a temperature controlled and dry capacity fleet to transport our clients produce.

1. VISIBILITY
The farmer and commodity trader are able to monitor their produce during its journey from loading to destination. Tracking is either done by GPS gadgets or the drivers smart phone.

2. INSURANCE
We provide GIT – Goods In Transit & Marine insurance to cover uncertainties of loss due to theft, fire, contamination and damage of cargo while in our possession

3. PAYMENT
Transport pricing is done in real-time & the farmer has flexibility of paying for the service by either using his phone mobile money or debit card.

4. E-COMMERCE
Our digital integration will allow farmers and manufacturers systems sync to the drazo platform to enable automation hence smoothen their last mile  supply chain processes.

5. DATA SECURITY
Farmers & commodity traders are assured of data security as information that is uploaded on the platform is kept safe from business competition. Activity on the app is stored for future reference.

6. Flexible
The farmer will be able to select from a variety of logistics tasks on the drazo platform. For land freight all types of trucks are available 24/7 ranging from refrigerated, open, high sided, containerized trucks and motorbikes.

1. Ai & Data Analytics
   Once a farmer or consumer of agricultural produce posts a job on the platform, the truck owners lodge in their bids –hence the client gets a competitive rate. This transparency saves the client of middlemen and being overcharged. The truck owner is also assured that the client will guarantee payment once cargo is delivered.
2. Bidding Process
   Once a farmer or consumer of agricultural produce posts a job on the platform, the truck owners lodge in their bids –hence the client gets a competitive rate. This transparency saves the client of middlemen and being overcharged. The truck owner is also assured that the client will guarantee payment once cargo is delivered.
3. Backhaul
   For every haulage on our platform, we guarantee backhaul so that the trucks don’t have an “empty run” after delivering the first trip. This cuts down on the cost of fuel and driver mileage which trickles down to the cost of doing business by the client. There will be less idle time or downtime for trucks
4. VAS
   We add value to our truck drivers businesses by selling to them discounted fuel, tyres, engine oil, truck insurance, trip financing and the monthly truck service. We guarantee continuous cargo allocation to their trucks.

a. To the Farmers
1. Revenue
Farmers that are able to sell their produce and receive farm implements can generate income as supply and demand is created efficiently.

2. Employment
Everyone in the agricultural ecosystem is assured of employment. When the youth are occupied, there is a trickle-down effect of minimising crime and other anti social behaviors. 

3. Quality Seeds
Farmers are able to get quality seeds and implements to keep the food supply continuous to feed the populations and also export some for forex for the country.

b. To the Communities
1. Entrepreneurs & government set up infrastructure like Warehouses and factories in areas that are have a good logistics network.

2. Food Security
The societies are guaranteed of constant supply of food as logistics services mitigate post harvest wastage and food storage for later use.

3. Economic Growth 
When the population is employed, uses technology, goods & services are brought closer to them; hence overall development as more taxes are collected.

1. Truck Request Management
Provides a seamless way for users to request for trucks and assign to Transporters while ensuring transparency

2. Trip Management
Manage all trip requested, both active and scheduled trips, affording you adequate knowledge and control over you distribution processes

3. Visibility / GPS
Provide a real time view the position and status of every trip you make on the platform

4. Digital Delivery
All successfully delivered trip are confirmed with a digital proof of delivery. This provides both the customer and the recipient an evidence of goods delivered and goods received via the use of USSD codes

5. User onboarding
This details user information and preferences as soon as they subscribe to the drazoApp platform.

6. Automated Invoicing
DRAZO provide an automated process for every trip delivered with proof. Automated invoicing allows user (customer) to receive an invoice on every trip delivered with a proof of delivery

7. BNRS
Our platform provide an analytic view of every activity recorded on the platform, giving customers an insight that will help their decision making process both for themselves and their customers

1- Lead Developer

3 - Assistant Developers

1 - Intern developer 

We have been working on this solution for the past 3 years since 2021 during the lockdown.

Our core management team is made up of two males and a female with a combined experience of approximately 60 years in various fields.

The 4 key departments of Finance, Commercial, operations and human capital are headed by extremely competent and expert individuals   

Our services range from Airfreight, Seafreight, Roadfreight, customs clearance and warehousing.

We currently operate a broker business model but when the app is more operational and is adopted completely we shall adapt the commission based business model 

Our revenue streams come from all the 5 departments like Airfreight, Seafreight, Road freight, customs clearance and warehousing.