Did you know that the shea tree's dead or green wood is utilized for building, fuel, and charcoal production?
Outside of the winter season, the modest charcoal trade provides a source of income for the locals. Walnut shells and oilcakes are also utilized as fuel.
SUPPLY CHAIN
To meet our duties and promises, we need a steady supply of safe and high-quality raw materials. We advocate ecologically, socially, and economically sustainable sourcing while continuing to do ethical business with society.
Collectors organized into cooperatives in the zones—areas of Sikasso, Ségou, Kaye, and Koulikoro provide almonds to the factory. - ©Annie Risemberg
Collectors organized into cooperatives in the zones—areas of Sikasso, Ségou, Kaye, and Koulikoro provide almonds to the factory. - ©Annie Risemberg
Collectors organized into cooperatives in the zones—areas of Sikasso, Ségou, Kaye, and Koulikoro provide almonds to the factory. - ©Annie Risemberg
Collectors organized into cooperatives in the zones—areas of Sikasso, Ségou, Kaye, and Koulikoro provide almonds to the factory. - ©Annie Risemberg
ABOUT OUR SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORK
We have two distinct supply chains:
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Indirectly via traders: We procure shea kernels from traders who are part of the traditional supply chain
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Directly from the collectors: Women who gather and process shea kernels for procurement by Mali Shi
Mali Shi prioritizes direct purchase from women collectors through its own network, which is the main source of supply.
Mali Shi intervenes in the whole value chain, from kernel collection to butter processing, in order to greatly boost the incomes of rural women.
ABOUT OUR SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORK
We have two distinct supply chains:
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Indirectly via traders: We procure shea kernels from traders who are part of the traditional supply chain
-
Directly from the collectors: Women who gather and process shea kernels for procurement by Mali Shi
Mali Shi prioritizes direct purchase from women collectors through its own network, which is the main source of supply.
Mali Shi intervenes in the whole value chain, from kernel collection to butter processing, in order to greatly boost the incomes of rural women.
Mali Shi's objectives
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To increase Mali Shi’s network productivity.
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To continuously improve raw material quality (shea kernels).
- To collaborate with partners and establish organizational structuring initiatives through training, equipment assistance, and storage infrastructure.