Digital Tools Emerging as Key to Slashing Business Costs, Says Jogobu CEO

 

Many Ghanaian businesses lose money every day without realizing it. The losses do not always show up in sales reports. They hide in slow manual processes, repeated purchases due to misplaced inventory, and the long hours staff spend trying to reconcile records. Jogobu Limited, a Ghanaian technology solutions company, believes these hidden costs can be significantly reduced.

According to the company, organisations can cut operational expenses by 30 to 60 percent when they automate routine activities and improve real-time tracking of their operations.

Speaking at a seminar in Accra, Chief Executive Officer of Jogobu Limited, Blaise Kudatugu, noted that many institutions lack visibility into what they have, where it is, and how it is being used. This gap, he said, leads to waste, inefficiency and unnecessary spending.

He explained that with Jogobu’s integrated system, activities such as stock-taking and verifying item availability can be completed in 15 to 20 minutes, instead of hours or even days.

“Whether it is a hospital, factory or distribution warehouse, the benefits are in knowing your data in real time. When you know exactly what is in your stores, you avoid wastage, prevent losses and stop reordering items you already have,” Kudatugu said.

Real-Time Visibility as a Competitive Edge

Jogobu’s platform brings together inventory management, asset tracking and staff identification. This gives businesses the ability to monitor the movement and usage of equipment and supplies using computers or mobile devices.

“You gain a complete overview of your operations instantly. It makes decision-making faster and clearer,” he said.

Local Solutions for Local Realities

Kudatugu stressed that Jogobu’s solutions are developed and supported locally, ensuring that businesses do not depend on foreign providers who may be slow to respond to operational needs.

“We understand how work is done here. Our clients get direct support that fits their environment,” he added.

Driving Digital Adoption

The seminar gathered clients from logistics, healthcare, ports, manufacturing and telecommunications, allowing them to share experiences and identify new uses for digital tools to improve efficiency.

“For some businesses, digital systems produce immediate cost savings. For others, they help organise daily routines. And for some, they provide the operational structure needed to grow,” Kudatugu said.

Technology as a Strategic Investment

He emphasized that technology is no longer optional for businesses that plan to remain competitive.

“Technology is not an expense. It is a strategic investment. Companies that adopt it early build resilience. Those that delay absorb losses,” he said.