Quantum Algorithms for Mozambican Cashew Export Optimization
28% Transport Cost Reduction
Mozambique is Africa's largest cashew producer (80,000 tons/year). Transport from 1,200 farms to processing plants to 3 export ports costs $42/ton. Quantum routing optimization reduces this to $30/ton — saving $960,000/year in transport costs.
The Model
QAOA optimizes cashew transport across 1,200 collection points, 12 processing hubs, and 3 ports. The algorithm considers road conditions, vehicle capacity, processing schedules, and port shipping times simultaneously.
Investment Model
| Component | Cost (USD) | |-----------|-----------| | QAOA routing algorithm | $35,000 | | Transport network modeling | $15,000 | | IBM Quantum access | $30,000 | | API | $10,000 | | Total | $90,000 |
Revenue: $540,000/year | IRR: 500% | Payback: 2 months
Investments involve risk. Accredited investors only.
