MIT Solve

Solution Overview

Solution Name:

Rated Artisan Services Ltd

One-line solution summary:

Supply Chain Vulnerability in Nigeria using the Pareto's principle.

Pitch your solution.

1. we are solving the problem of supply chain vulnurability in Nigeria

2 we propose an Uber-like , geo-location powered, real-time, logistics , produce, service and training delivery app on IOS and Android for strengthening the Nigerian supply chain

3. This app will connect Tradesman and women, farmers and end- to-end user in one place, for exchange of produce and transactions

Film your elevator pitch.

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What specific problem are you solving?

Rated Artisan Services is proposing to solve the problem of supply chain vulnerability in Nigeria.

This is because both the lives of the farmers, Tradesman and women, and end users are effected, due to lack of accessibility through to everyone. Rated Artisan Services will provide a channel for everyone to meet

Who does your solution serve, and in what ways will the solution impact their lives?

A) Factory workers

1.Real-time visibility of the app with no need for advertising

2 Improved work output

3 Sustainable cashless initiative towards achieving digital liquidity

4. Increased employment, multilplier effect , poverty reduction.

B) Famers

1. Ability to earn far more from their produce as well as their ancillary skills when there isn't work to do.

2.Prevents the bullwhip effect with improved supply chain efficiencies.

3. Access to markets through Farm-to-Plate.

Which dimension of the Challenge does your solution most closely address?

Deploying features that encourage contributions regardless of literacy and numeracy levels — including in contexts with limited internet coverage

Explain how the problem, your solution, and your solution’s target population relate to the Mission Billion Challenge WURI West Africa Prize and your selected dimension.

In Africa, most people in the rural region use farming as their means of livelihood, but are usually confronted with the challenges of low income, poor harvest as a result of lack of mechanization, and deficiency in social interaction. With the Rated Artisan app the lives of these people will improve drastically by providing them access to real world, market, technology, improved business skillsets and more especially poverty alleviation

Where is your solution team headquartered?

Abuja, Nigeria

What is your solution’s stage of development?

Growth: An individual or organization with an established product, service or model rolled out, which is poised for further growth in multiple locations.

Who is the primary delegate for your solution?

Inya-Agha Gabriel, Managing Director.