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Recognition affirms CHEPs ongoing commitment to inclusive culture, leadership, diversity and empowering women in the supply chain sector.

Ports & Rail Week is a high-level, pan-African conference and exhibition dedicated to enhancing the performance, interconnectivity, and resilience of Africa’s transport and logistics corridors. This unique platform brings together stakeholders from the maritime and rail transport sectors to explore innovations, infrastructure investments, and public-private partnerships critical to the ...

Coinciding with Women’s Month in South Africa, leading supply chain industry body SAPICS has shared the results of its latest survey on Women in Supply Chain Leadership. Both men and women participated and one of the most troubling findings is a significant difference in how workplace equity is perceived by each gender, SAPICS says

At this year’s SAPICS Conference in Cape Town, a powerful healthcare-focused panel discussion spotlighted Africa’s emergence as a creator of health supply chain innovations with global potential.

The 2025 SAPICS Conference, Africa’s leading event for the supply chain profession, saw the debut of an exciting new initiative: the SAPICS Supply Chain Pitch Parade.

Businesses that do not adapt to ongoing disruptions risk extinction. This was the message delivered by world renowned supply chain expert and author Carol Ptak at this year’s 47th annual SAPICS Conference, the leading event in Africa for the supply chain profession.

SAPICS 2025 Conference Presentations

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 ...