Tag: Supply chain in Africa

Vulnerability of supply chains exposed as global maritime chokepoints come under pressure

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The latest Review of Maritime transport urges action to strengthen infrastructure and operations, promote low-carbon shipping and combat growing concerns over fraudulent ship registrations. The global economy, food security, and energy supplies are at increasing risk due to vulnerabilities at key maritime routes. The Review of Maritime Transport 2024 from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) reveals that critical chokepoints – such as the Panama Canal (connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans), the Red Sea and the Suez Canal (linking the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean via the Arabian Peninsula), and the…

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HEINEKEN BEVERAGES-SPONSORED SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT AFRICA BRINGS TOGETHER INDUSTRY LEADERS, POLICYMAKERS AND EXPERTS TO DRIVE CHANGE FOR PEOPLE AND THE PLANET

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The fourth annual Sustainability Summit Africa takes place in Johannesburg next week. This important one-day event on 10 September 2024 will bring together local and international business leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts who will explore the latest strategies and best practices to enable sustainable procurement and supply chains. The theme of the 2024 summit is “From Vision to Action – Driving Sustainable Change Together”. Over four years, this conference has earned the reputation of Africa’s premier ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) transformation event. This year, it forms part of the…

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SUPPLY CHAIN PRACTITIONERS URGED TO ATTEND SUSTAINABILITY MASTERCLASS

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A company’s supply chain is responsible for most of its environmental impact. Global supply chains account for more than 90% of the impact on air, land, water, biodiversity and geological resources, and they are responsible for more than 80% of greenhouse gas emissions. These are some of the reasons why it is imperative to build sustainable supply chains, stresses SAPICS, The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management. To equip supply chain professionals with the skills and know how to do this, the organisation has lined up a not to be missed masterclass. Facilitated by…

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ABSA TO BOOST SMMES WITH EMPOWERING CONFERENCE AND EXPO

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The development of small businesses can help to fight unemployment in South Africa, which has soared to a record 33.5%, according to data recently released by Statistics South Africa. Recognising this and reflecting the group’s commitment to helping SMMEs (small, medium and micro enterprises) to flourish, Absa will once again host the annual Absa Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) Expo and Absa Smart Supplier Conference in Gauteng. Taking place on 10 and 11 September 2024 in Midrand, these are South Africa’s largest and longest standing events aimed at connecting local…

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GCCA ISSUES CALL TO ACTION ON FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE AND BOOSTING TRADE IN AFRICA

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African policy leaders must support robust growth in the cold chain for the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and to boost prosperity, food supply chain resilience, and trade across the continent, says the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) today as the GCCA Africa conference opens at the Westin Hotel in Cape Town. The GCCA is the international association for temperature-controlled logistics businesses. The GCCA Africa conference will see Africa’s cold chain professionals gather for two days of discussion on key challenges and opportunities related to the storage and…

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LAST CALL TO REGISTER FOR SAPICS SPRING SUMMIT

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The annual SAPICS Spring Summit for supply chain professionals will take place in Johannesburg on 29 August 2024. Organiser SAPICS (The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management) has announced that the deadline for registration is looming and urges supply chain professionals to attend this important industry event that will explore the latest trends, innovations and best practices in the industry. The programme includes compelling presentations from this year’s SAPICS Conference, Africa’s leading event for the supply chain profession, which took place in Cape Town in June. More than 750 supply…

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SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS GENDER INEQUALITY IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSION

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Coinciding with Women’s Month in South Africa, The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management (SAPICS) has announced the results of its latest Women in Supply Chain Leadership Survey. It revealed that women in the supply chain profession earn less than their male counterparts and the majority of them have faced gender discrimination in the workplace. A worrying 64% of the female respondents said that they had experienced or witnessed gender discrimination in the workplace. Also concerning was the finding that 70% of the women surveyed had experienced resistance when leading…

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Successful KwaZulu-Natal Supply Chain Conference Charts Path for Future Growth

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More than 300 delegates attended eThekwini Municipality’s recent KwaZulu-Natal Supply Chain Conference with Smart Procurement World to address the imperative to enhance KwaZulu-Natal’s infrastructure and manufacturing capabilities in order to ensure the region’s sustainable growth and resilience. KwaZulu-Natal’s largest supply chain and procurement conference was a resounding success, according to the organisers, Smart Procurement World, which partnered with the municipality to host the event for the fifth time. Attendees of the three-day conference at the Durban International Convention Centre included industry leaders, experts and stakeholders from across the supply chain…

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AWARDS HONOUR AND CELEBRATE THE SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSION IN AFRICA

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The prestigious annual Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards culminated in a gala event in Johannesburg at which the final winners were announced. Supply chain professionals from across the continent got together to recognise the outstanding achievements of organisations and individuals working in the field in Africa. Effective supply chains are the lifeblood of the global economy, connecting producers and consumers around the world. Supply chain management also has the power to improve lives, reduce environmental impact and ensure brighter futures for individuals, organisations and communities. The annual Africa Supply Chain…

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SAPICS ANNOUNCES 2024 SPRING SUMMIT FOR SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONALS

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 The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management (SAPICS) has announced that its Spring conference takes place in Johannesburg on 29 August 2024. This event will explore the latest trends, innovations and best practices in the industry. The programme includes compelling presentations from the 46th annual SAPICS Conference which took place in Cape Town in June and saw more than 750 supply chain managers from 30 countries gather to share knowledge and network. The organisers state that the SAPICS Spring Summit offers supply chain managers who were unable to attend the…

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