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More than half of the respondents in the 2023 Women in Supply Chain Leadership Survey undertaken by SAPICS (The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management) said that they had experienced or witnessed discrimination in the workplace.

Coordinated Alignment Results in All Round Wins

Globally, avid rugby enthusiasts are preparing to watch the 2023 Rugby World Cup, taking place in France over the next 4 weeks.

South Africa’s eCommerce market growing at 12%+ per annum

eCommerce was growing at a steady rate pre-Covid19, but the pandemic disrupted the traditional retail market by driving consumers towards online retailers.

Coaching and mentoring are increasingly being recognised as two approaches that can foster growth in the realm of personal and professional development. While some people may regard coaching and mentorship as synonymous, their methodologies, approaches and areas of focus differ significantly. The following article seeks to shed some light on the key distinctions and advantages that coaching and ...

One of the leading events on the Gauteng supply chain community’s calendar, the SAPICS Spring Conference, is back in-person for the first time since the pandemic. It will take place in Johannesburg on 20 September 2023, The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management (SAPICS) has announced.

The supply chain is the one function in an organisation that touches all others and supply chain optimisation can drive bottom line improvement.

Grow Supplier ZA, a leading advocate for the road freight industry, is excited to announce the launch of the inaugural Road Freight SME Summit and Awards. The event is set to take place during Transport Month on 20 and 21 October at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton, bringing together key stakeholders, industry experts, and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to explore opportunities, challenges, and ...

The winners of the second annual Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards were announced at a gala event in Johannesburg attended by more than 220 supply chain practitioners from across the continent. These awards recognise the vital role played by the supply chain management profession, and honour and celebrate the outstanding achievements of organisations and individuals working in the field in ...

Supply chains and climate change are inextricably linked. Supply chains – including those needed to distribute lifesaving medicines – are being disrupted by extreme, unpredictable weather conditions associated with climate change. Events linked to climate change not only disrupt healthcare supply chains but are also triggering diseases and humanitarian crises. While supply chains are threatened by ...