Olam Agri Launches Digital Forestry Solution in the Republic of Congo, Setting a New Industry Standard
Olam Agri has reached a significant milestone in its commitment to innovation and sustainability by launching its Digital Forestry Solution in its concessions in the Republic of Congo.
Pokola, Republic of Congo - This initiative makes Olam Agri the first forestry company in Central Africa to fully digitalise harvest operations monitoring, setting a new benchmark for regional transparency, efficiency, and responsible forest management.
The new system eliminates paper-based workflows and enables real-time digital data entry by equipping forest operators with tablets and smartphones. This transformation brings several key benefits for industry stakeholders, including customers, regulatory bodies, and sustainability partners:
- Enhanced Transparency & Traceability – Digital records ensure accurate, real-time tracking of harvested timber, simplifying verification processes for customers, auditors, and government authorities.
- Instant Data Availability – Operational data is accessible on the same day, improving decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Reduced Paperwork & Errors – Automated data entry minimises manual errors and redundancies, ensuring more reliable reporting and compliance.
This digital transition strengthens supply chain integrity and supports evolving sustainability certification requirements while improving alignment with regulatory standards. The successful rollout in a region with limited digital infrastructure highlights Olam Agri’s commitment in leveraging technology to drive sustainable transformation.
The launch of our Digital Forestry Solution is a major step forward in our efforts to modernise the forestry industry in Central Africa.
By enhancing data accuracy, improving efficiency, and reinforcing compliance, we are not only strengthening our operations but also creating added value for our customers, and partners we work with.
Vincent Istace,
Head of CR&S, Olam Agri’s Wood Products
This initiative marks the beginning of Olam Agri’s broader digital transformation strategy, with ongoing enhancements planned to optimise forestry operations further.
