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Community gearing up for progress as renovated Lomé-Cotonou road slashes travel times

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Matthew Antwi is a haulier and works for a Nigerian business that exports coconuts. He regularly drives the Lomé-Cotonou road from his home country Ghana to deliver the nuts to Nigeria.   “A few years ago, it took around two hours to complete all the formalities at the border and up to three hours to get to Aflao (on the border between Togo and Ghana) from the Benin-Togo border-control post,” That was because of the poor state of the section of road between Lomé and Cotonou,” recounts the driver, seated…

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SUPPLY CHAIN COMMUNITY WILL MEET IN JOHANNESBURG FOR 2023 SAPICS SPRING CONFERENCE

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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.  This year’s SAPICS Spring Conference is being held in collaboration with the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF). Supply chain professionals who were unable to attend the 2023 SAPICS Conference in Cape Town in June will have the chance to catch up on some of…

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Saudi Fund for Development breaks ground for the Bridge of the Mangoky River in Madagascar

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  In presence of the President of the Republic of Madagascar, H.E. Andry Rajoelina, the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) (www.SFD.gov.sa), represented by the General Manager for Africa Operations, Mr. Mohammed Alshammari, laid the foundation stone to kick off the construction of the new Mangoky Bridge in Madagascar.   The Mangoky Bridge will be funded through a collaboration of entities, all of which share a vision of sustainable development for the world. The SFD has contributed $20 million to the project, which is part of a larger collective contribution from various…

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PDC set to expand the AIDC and POS market in Africa

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In a significant move that highlights their commitment to expansion and innovation, Bidvest  recently acquired PDC, signaling their intention to become a leading player in Africa’s Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) and Point of Sale (POS) solutions market. These solutions have emerged as indispensable tools in the rapidly evolving business landscape by facilitating efficient inventory management, enhancing customer experiences, and streamlining supply chain operations for businesses across various sectors. Under the capable leadership of Frikkie Koegelenberg, PDC will use its expertise and resources to drive innovation and meet the evolving needs of businesses…

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GETTING THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT BASICS RIGHT TO OPTIMISE SUPPLY CHAINS AND DRIVE BOTTOM LINE IMPROVEMENT

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The supply chain is the one function in an organisation that touches all others and supply chain optimisation can drive bottom line improvement. Companies lose millions of rands in their supply chains every year, but there is ample evidence to show that with properly trained and educated staff, these losses can be substantially reduced, says William Schneider, a supply chain specialist and member of the SAPICS supply chain community. SAPICS (The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management) supports and drives the elevation, empowerment and education of supply chain professionals across Africa, to…

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SAVING LIVES BY BUILDING SKILLS AND CAPACITY IN HEALTHCARE SUPPLY CHAINS

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Poor supply chains in low to middle income countries are the reason that one third of the world’s population lacks access to medicines, Dr Andrew Brown of USAID Medicines, Technologies, and Pharmaceutical Services (MTaPS) Program told delegates at the 2023 SAPICS Conference in Cape Town. Dr Brown, who is the organisation’s senior principal technical adviser, moderated a panel discussion on supply chain professionalisation, which, he noted, is not just about training, but also about strengthening the capacity of the systems needed to support the supply chain workforce. Panellist Dominique Zwinkels,…

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Technological Innovation in the Supply Chain Sector Facing Cybersecurity Challenges

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In an increasingly interconnected world, cybersecurity has become a major concern for numerous sectors, particularly the supply chain industry. Rapid technological advancements and innovations in this field offer unprecedented opportunities to enhance efficiency and supply chain management. However, these advancements also bring forth new challenges in terms of cybersecurity. What is the impact of technological innovation on cybersecurity in the supply chain sector, and what essential measures are necessary to protect systems against cyber threats? Technological Innovation in the Supply Chain The introduction of advanced technologies such as the Internet…

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RECRUITMENT : SENEGAL MINERGY PORT (SMP) INVITES INTERNATIONAL UNSOLICITED APPLICATIONS FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF SEA CAPTAINS TO BE TRAINED AS PILOTS FOR THE MINERAL PORT OF BARGNY

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As part of the forthcoming commissioning of its port facilities, Société Senegal Minergy Port (SMP), Operator of the Mineral and Bulk port of Bargny, is considering recruiting candidates to train the port’s future pilots. With this in mind, the General Management is opening a list of unsolicited applications for the selection of four (04) candidates for pilot training, with a view to the exercise of ship maneuvers by seagoing marine executives, long-distance captains, with high potential and proven experience in the maritime and port sector. I. Admission requirements Prospective Senegalese…

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AWARDS HONOUR AND CELEBRATE THE SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSION IN AFRICA

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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 Africa. There was an overwhelming response to the awards this year, with 92 entries received from 26 countries around Africa, according to the organisers. Launched last year as a collaboration between leading…

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RISK, ESG, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, PUBLIC SECTOR PROCUREMENT ON THE AGENDA AT 2023 SMART PROCUREMENT WORLD INDABA

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Debbie Tagg, Smart Procurement chief operating officer

The 17th annual Smart Procurement World Indaba, South Africa’s largest, longest-standing event for procurement and inbound supply chain professionals, will focus on risk. It takes place from 11 to 14 September 2023 at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Gauteng. This year’s theme is “Do Risk Right?”, organiser Smart Procurement has announced. Debbie Tagg, Smart Procurement chief operating officer, says that the profession proved its mettle in navigating risk in recent years, but needs to chart a course in an increasingly volatile, unpredictable and challenging environment. “Procurement and supply chain practitioners played…

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