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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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The Port Autonome de Lomé strengthens its fleet with the arrival of a new tugboat

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The Togolese Minister for the Maritime Economy, Fisheries and Coastal Protection, Mr Kokou Edem Tengue, has just announced some excellent news on his social networks: the arrival at the Port of Lomé of the new tugboat promised by Boluda, a multinational company specialising in tugboats. The new tug represents a major step forward for the Port Autonome de Lomé, and will help to increase the port’s capacity and boost its competitiveness in the region…. read more on maritimafrica     ……

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FEELING THE HEAT: SUPPLY CHAINS AND CLIMATE CHANGE

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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 climate change, they are also contributing to it because they produce vast amounts of greenhouse gases and waste. The critical and complex interconnectedness of climate change and supply chains – particularly healthcare supply chains – was…

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Afreximbank leads US$155 million strategic facility to Djibouti Ports and Free Zone Authority

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Nairobi, 17 July 2023: – The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) today in Nairobi announced the disbursement of a $120-million financing facility to Djibouti’s Great Horn Investment Holding (GHIH) for the execution of a series of development projects in the country’s Damerjog Industrial Development Free Trade Zone.The deal, announced after a meeting between Afreximbank President Prof. Benedict Oramah and Omar Guelleh, President of Djibouti, on the sidelines of the ongoing Summit of Heads of State of the African Union, is part of a total facility amount of $155 million for work…

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African Development Bank Explores Groundbreaking Coastal Highway Project to Boost Liberia’s Economic Growth

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In a recent meeting between a delegation from the African Development Bank Group and senior government officials in Monrovia, discussions revolved around the Government of Liberia’s ambitious proposal for financing a major highway that will span the country’s picturesque coastline. The proposed 444-kilometre coastal highway, set to connect Bassa County to Grand Kru County, holds the promise of delivering substantial economic benefits for Liberia while fostering regional integration with neighboring nations. Following a formal financing request from the Liberian government, the African Development Bank’s delegation, led by Country Manager Mr.…

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Logistafrica Magazine 004

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We are delighted to launch the English version of our magazine with the fourth issue, which also marks the addition of new sections. In this issue : 📌 Milestone 45th SAPICS conference was a huge success 📌 Discovering Maverick Supply Chain, by Jean Noel N’Gouan, CMILT 📌 Inventory management, tasks and techniques, by Azim ISSIFOU 📌 Tracking the journey of your product – Traceability: Why and How , by Gil-christ Jéhovani ABA 📌 Vox Pop: What do you believe are the major challenges of the supply chain in Africa in the face of the implementation of…

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