Farmers & Data Logistics Managers
The market begins with African farmers and cooperatives. Data Logistics Managers connect farmers with digital data, GIS/GPS, aggregation, logistics and markets.
A Data Logistics Manager (DLM) is a trained and certified professional who connects farmers and agricultural value chains with digital data, aggregation, logistics and markets.
The DLM model is not limited to coffee. It supports medicinal plants, herbal and botanical materials, food crops, spices, honey, fruits, seeds, oils, natural ingredients, fibres and other agricultural products.
Ecopia Value Chain is a partner in the ACE ecosystem, supporting farmer onboarding and digital value-chain development through universities, graduates and DLMs. ACE also works with qualified DLMs and farmer networks originating from other recognised programmes and platforms.
What a DLM does
Farmer Onboarding
Register and organise farmers and farmer groups.
Digital Data Management
Capture and maintain structured producer and production information.
GIS / GPS
Support geographic and farm-level data collection.
Aggregation
Connect individual farmers with organised supply and aggregation structures.
Traceability
Support the documentation of origin, production and value-chain information.
Logistics
Help coordinate movement of agricultural materials and products.
Market Connection
Connect farmers and organised supply with ACE businesses, processors and buyers.
250-Farmer Capacity Model
A DLM may support up to 250 farmers, depending on capacity, geography, commodities and service requirements.
The 250-farmer figure is the maximum capacity model, not a requirement that every DLM must already have 250 farmers.