"Supply chains and effective supply chain management don't just get goods from A to B. They have the power to save lives, to save the planet and to ensure brighter futures for individuals, organisations and communities."
The inaugural Made in Africa Conference and Expo, a large virtual gathering and showcase for African buyers and sellers, will take place on 13 and 14 April...
With the worldwide roll-out of a Covid-19 vaccine, life and economies could potentially see a return to some semblance of normality by the end of 2021...
Richard dos Santos 21 Dec 2020
"The health commodity supply chain, particularly in the public sector in Africa, has traditionally been managed and operated by healthcare professionals with an intuitive understanding of supply chain operations, but often without the relevant supply chain training or relevant qualifications."
The distribution of a Covid-19 vaccine from drugmakers to billions of people around the world is likely to be the supply chain management profession's greatest endeavour ever...
It is estimated that half of the world's population of more than seven billion people is under the age of 30. They are today and tomorrow's entrepreneurs, innovators, workers and leaders...
Enterprises University of Pretoria (Enterprises UP), which offers training solutions spanning over 140 disciplines, including supply chain management and logistics, was present at the Africa Supply Chain in Action (ASCA) Online Conference...
Issued by Enterprises University of Pretoria 30 Sep 2020
Africa's future growth and prosperity hangs in the balance, as corruption erodes the basic fibre of economies, organisations and communities...
Health workers serving remote communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) must often undertake a six-day return journey to collect vaccines...
Drone technology is offering a lifesaving solution to the challenges, including helping to ensure that cold chains are maintained, and vaccine quality is not compromised...
At its annual general meeting, The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management (Sapics), reaffirmed its focus on the professionalisation of supply chain management in South Africa and across the African continent...
The Covid-19 crisis has put the spotlight on supply chains and pushed supply chain professionals to their limits...
The Covid-19 crisis has highlighted the vital role that supply chains play in the global economy. One of the lessons it has delivered is that flexible, resilient, dynamic supply chains are critical for organisations aiming to survive future disruptions like this...
With the Covid-19 crisis having highlighted the interdependence and fragility of global supply chains, the circular economy offers a far-reaching solution to improving supply chain resilience.
When SA moves down to lockdown level 3, alcohol sales will be permitted under specific conditions. But does this mean that your local liquor store will be fully stocked and ready to sell you your favourite tipple?
In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, SAPICS, The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management, has postponed the 2020 SAPICS Conference
Covid-19 has brought the global economy to a standstill. Governments around the world are working hard to slow the rate of infection, but what does this mean for businesses? We asked our supply chain and freight forwarding experts to weigh in...
Issued by Barloworld Logistics 3 Apr 2020
"Right now, we need skilled, qualified, professionally designated and ethically accountable supply chain professionals more than ever before."
Data from the Harvard Business Review reveals that businesses are disappearing faster than ever before and that companies are dying younger because they are failing to adapt to the growing complexity of their environment...
If the term "smart peacekeeping" conjures up scenes from the blockbuster science fiction movies RoboCop, in which a cyborg policeman wages war on criminals, you should think again...
The vital role being played by SAPICS, The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management, in skills development in Africa was recognised at the recent APICS Regional Learning Partner Awards in the United States.
Small to medium enterprises are at greatest risk from cybersecurity threats, and their vulnerability in turn poses a danger to the major corporations that they do business with...
"Events like these are vital to informing graduates and students of the opportunities that exist in this exciting and dynamic field, which is constantly evolving and leveraging new technologies."
The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management's upcoming SAPICS Spring Conference will provide supply chain management professionals with the opportunity to spend a day immersed in interactive and stimulating presentations along with networking opportunities...
The scope and magnitude of United Nations peacekeeping operations and the logistics challenges of supporting 100,000 peacekeepers in operations around the world were highlighted in a presentation...
Shoes made from ocean plastics, packaging material made from mushrooms and a green partnership between Ford and Heinz to build car parts from tomato fibre are examples of the circular economy in action...
"In a world in which around 1 billion people have little to no access to healthcare and 6.3 million children die each year primarily from preventable diseases, it is critical that the supply chain community shares lessons and know-how that can help to increase access to quality healthcare, especially at the last mile...."
While South Africa's power crisis is reportedly costing the country up to R80bn a month, it is not load shedding itself that is currently the biggest threat...
Reflecting its commitment to tackling the supply chain skills crisis head on, Sapics, The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management, recently hosted the 11th annual Supply Chain Management Education Excellence Awards...
The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) has been awarded a grant by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation with the aim at improving public health supply chains in Africa.
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A South African supply chain management system has achieved the proud distinction of being the first software developed in Africa to earn accreditation from the Demand Driven Institute...
SAPICS recently hosted its 4th annual Young Professional and Student Conference to address the critical skills gap in the supply chain profession...
SAPICS - The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management - will be hosting its annual Supply Chain Management Education Excellence Awards in Johannesburg on the 8 November 2018. These awards recognise and reward excellence in supply chain management education...
Sapics, the professional body for supply chain management, is once again hosting the annual Supply Chain Management Education Excellence Awards, and is looking for nominations of individuals, organisations...
At the recent Sapics Conference which took place in Cape Town, the organisation launched Africa's first professional body for supply chain management...
One lucky delegate at the 40th Annual Sapics Conference, taking place from 10-13 June 2018, will walk away with a brand new Renault Kwid...
Early bird registrations are now open for the 2018 Sapics Conference and Exhibition which takes place in Cape Town from 10-13 June...