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Managing The Manufacturing Process In Kenya: The Challenges And How To Address Them

It’s hard to manage manufacturing process in Kenya. However, it is possible with the right team and the knowledge of how to address the problems. Companies in Kenya have one major problem that stands tall- cost. Manufacturing costs in Kenya remain high because of a lack of skilled labor, electricity outages, and few resources for production. This blog is going to cover some ways on how to manage product manufacturing process in Kenya as well as some other tips that can help you overcome these challenges.

What are some of the challenges faced in managing the manufacturing process in Kenya and how do we address them?

– A lack of skilled labor

– Electricity outages

– Few resources for production

Manufacturing process is a challenge to manage in Kenya because of the high cost and the lack of skilled labor. Due to these problems, it is difficult for companies in Kenya to have enough capital and skilled laborers available. This blog will talk about some ways on how you can manage product manufacturing process in Kenya and tackle these challenges. However, before we go into that, here are some other tips that can help you overcome these challenges:

– Invest in factory automation technology.

– Hire more qualified workers.

– Research the best suppliers for raw materials.

– Decrease product manufacturing time.

How to source quality and skilled labor in Kenya

Kenya has a struggle finding skilled and quality labor. When Kenya was under colonization, skilled labor was imported which left not many in the country. After independence, there were few people who could do the job and they became highly valued while others went into farming due to bad economic condition. Today, there’s a high demand for good quality labor but it’s hard to find.

The power of electricity

is scarce

The power of electricity is scarce in Kenya. Power outages are a common occurrence, and there is not a reliable way to store power for use on the days where it doesn’t work. This means that products can’t be manufactured because there’s no way to power equipment. It also means that production slows down when this happens because there’s no way to save any of the work being done.

How to deal with currency exchange rates

The first step to tackling the manufacturing process in Kenya is to deal with currency exchange rates. Kenya’s currency, the Kenyan Shilling, is not very stable in terms of value. This means you should use a service like PayPal or Stripe that automatically handles currency conversion for you.

Another way to tackle this issue is to find ways to reduce your costs by finding cheaper places for production, such as China or Mexico. When producing in China, it’s possible to get raw materials at a lower price and then have them shipped back to Kenya for production. By outsourcing your manufacturing, you can save up on labor costs and shipping costs by using the cheapest possible way to ship your product back home.

Other tips that can help you overcome these challenges

The manufacturing industry in Kenya is still booming despite the challenges that it faces. One of the reasons for this is because companies are adapting to the environment and making changes. For example, some companies have moved their production facilities from Nairobi to Mombasa so they can be closer and more competitive with other countries like China. Some manufacturers have also started hiring more skilled laborers to create a better workforce. Other tips that can help you overcome these challenges include:

-Developing a good relationship with your suppliers

-Assigning a liaison for each supplier

-Keeping track of payments through an accounting software

-Improving financial reporting system


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