This document discusses the supply chain for paraffin, a fuel used for cooking and lighting in developing countries. It describes how paraffin is supplied from oil refineries to wholesalers and distributors, then through depots and general dealers, distributors, and finally to spaza shops and consumers. The long supply chain results in higher prices for end consumers as margins are built up at each stage.

1. Supply Chain
Management
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Abing, Jenette
Agudines, Arceily
Augusto, Mia
Ontal, Lark Jade
Saladaga, Marwin John

2. What is PARAFFIN?
• Paraffin (kerosene) is used for cooking,
heating, and lighting. This is widely used in
developing countries in which we have South
Africa as an example.

3. Supply-Value Chain
• Agents, Wholesalers and Distributors have been
the main suppliers of paraffin to the domestic
market for a number of years.
• They serve as intermediaries between the oil
company and the end consumers.
• The supply of paraffin follows a long chain before
it reaches the end consumer.
• The long supply chain affects the price that the
end consumer pays due to the margin build up.

6. Refinery
Wholesaler
Depots
General Dealer
Distributor Spaza
Retail Service
Station
Consumer
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