CFAO-AUTOMOTIVE

African auto distributor CFAO Mobility.

Definition

CFAO Mobility scope: ~50 distributed brands (Toyota dominant ~50% volume), countries: Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Cote dIvoire, Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, etc. ~30+ countries. Services: OEM distribution, Dealer network management, After-sales service, Spare parts logistics, Financing solutions, Used car business CARMA. Acquired by Toyota Tsusho 2016 ($1.4 billion). SAP S/4HANA ERP integration + JAMA/JAPIA automotive EDI standards for Toyota orders.

Origin

CFAO founded 1887 in Marseille for West Africa trade ; primary automotive activity since 1950 ; acquired by Toyota Tsusho July 2016 ($1.4B) ; rebranded CFAO Mobility 2019.

Example in context

CFAO Mobility Cote dIvoire distributes ~12000 Toyota vehicles per year to ~30 dealer network ; ordering via SAP S/4HANA -> EDIFACT ORDERS to Toyota Motor Corporation Japan.

Related terms

• JAMA JAPIA EDI — used standards Toyota.