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More than 700 supply chain managers from across Africa and around the world convened in Cape Town this week for the 47th annual SAPICS Conference, Africa’s leading event for the profession. The accessibility of lifesaving medicines in Africa - especially in the wake of global funding cuts - was on the agenda, along with critical topics like South Africa’s ports crisis, the supply chain skills ...

AI is changing the game in inventory management, making everything from tracking stock to predicting demand a whole lot smarter. Gone are the days of rigid, rule-based systems—now, machine learning (ML) and predictive analytics help businesses optimise their inventory, cut costs, and avoid stockouts. With supply chains becoming more complex and global, the need for AI-driven solutions has never ...

In an era characterised by rapid technological advancements and heightened market competition, organisations are constantly seeking ways to enhance operational efficiency and maintain relevance. Lean principles, with their emphasis on waste reduction and continuous improvement, and digital transformation, driven by innovative technologies, together provide a roadmap for achieving these goals ...

Managing modern supply chains isn’t easy. With global operations, unexpected disruptions, and increasing customer expectations, companies need smarter ways to mitigate risks. That’s where Artificial Intelligence (AI) comes in. AI is revolutionising Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) by providing predictive insights, automating processes, and improving decision-making. In this article, we’ll break ...

There can be few businesses as exciting and dynamic as Express Logistics. Every day is a balancing act with our members’ people and processes juggling speed, service and security while still coming through smiling. Over the weeks and months, they adapt what they are doing and how they are doing it to accord with the feedback and demands from industry and commerce, agriculture, government and ...

South Africa’s supply chain sector is vital to the country’s economy but faces a skills gap that is threatening growth, says supply chain industry body SAPICS.

The Harsh Reality of Political Unrest
The destruction of companies and livelihoods during periods of unrest is a heartbreaking reality. No amount of media coverage or expert analysis can fully predict the effect of economic and political instability on businesses.

Low and middle-income countries (LMICs) continue to have a limited supply of skilled supply chain (SC) management professionals in the public sector. In addition, the SC workforce lacks the competencies demanded by new technologies and markets. Young people may be an untapped resource for the procurement and SC management workforce.

President Donald Trump’s return to the White House has been accompanied by aggressive trade policies. Expanded tariffs on Chinese imports, universal import levies and uncertainty around multilateral trade agreements are reshaping global supply chains. For African supply chain managers, the impact is far-reaching, and it goes beyond imports. Read SAPICS press release on this issue here:

SAPICS 2024 Annual Report