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Supply Chain

Supply chain refers to the network of organisations, people, activities, information and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer. The process encompasses procurement, production, logistics, warehousing, distribution and delivery. In business operations, supply chain management coordinates these flows to optimise efficiency, reduce costs and ensure timely delivery. Key activities include sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, inventory management, transportation and order fulfilment. Modern supply chains often span multiple countries and continents, involving complex relationships between suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers and end users. Effective supply chain management requires visibility across all stages, risk mitigation strategies and responsive planning. Technology such as enterprise resource planning systems, tracking software and data analytics increasingly supports supply chain operations. Disruptions to supply chains—whether from natural disasters, geopolitical events, pandemics or infrastructure failures—can have significant economic consequences. In the public sector, supply chain management includes procurement processes, tender administration and contract management, areas often subject to regulatory oversight and scrutiny for transparency and value for money.

Supply Chain News


Dsv Sponsors 2026 Sapics Conference
29th June 2026

Commenting on DSV’s sponsorship of the 2026 SAPICS Conference, Anthony Diack, Managing Director of Contract Logistics at DSV in South Africa, said SAPICS, as the country’s premier supply chain... 


Exceptional Programme Lined Up for 2026 SAPICS Conference
22nd June 2026

Taking place from 19 to 22 July 2026 at the Century City Conference Centre, this year's event marks a major milestone as SAPICS celebrates its 60th anniversary of advancing supply chain excellence... 


Slimstock Sponsors 2026 SAPICS Conference and Will Share Insights on Next-Generation AI Supply Chain Planning
Slimstock Sponsors 2026 SAPICS Conference and Will Share Insights on Next-Generation AI Supply Chain Planning
22nd June 2026

These trends will be on the agenda at the 2026 SAPICS Conference, Africa’s leading gathering for supply chain professionals. Attendees from across the continent and beyond will explore how... 


Exceptional Programme Lined Up for 2026 SAPICS Conference
19th June 2026

Taking place from 19 to 22 July 2026 at the Century City Conference Centre, this year's event marks a major milestone as SAPICS celebrates its 60th anniversary of advancing supply chain excellence... 


Stacks of boxes with good
Supply chain visibility key to integration
19th June 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

The integration of African supply chains will require greater traceability, visibility and transparency across industries as markets become more liberalised under regional trade initiatives,... 


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G7 leaders tackle reliance on China for critical minerals
17th June 2026 By: Reuters

G7 host France is pushing partners to agree a statement on critical minerals on Wednesday that could include measures to help the West reduce its reliance on China and shield investors from... 


Turning Geopolitical Risk into Manufacturing Resilience
Turning Geopolitical Risk into Manufacturing Resilience
15th June 2026

South Africa’s manufacturing sector is operating in an increasingly fragmented and unpredictable global environment. Escalating geopolitical tensions, shifting trade alliances, sanctions regimes... 


An image of a DHL warehouse
Global logistics company to develop new centre
15th May 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Signalling its confidence in South Africa’s role as a regional logistics and distribution hub for sub‑Saharan Africa, global logistics company DHL will invest R220-million in a new multi user... 


An image of a automotive assembly line
Structural constraints leave OEMs’ supply chain exposed
15th May 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Despite experiencing frequent supply chain disruptions over the last six years, suppliers remain reactive rather than proactive, owing to structural constraints within the value chain, leaving... 


Lithium ore in hand
MineHub launches comprehensive assay management tool
7th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed MineHub Technologies has launched a comprehensive digital module purpose-built Assay Manager to transform how commodity market participants manage, analyse and act on assay data across... 


SAPICS Announces Supply Chain Leader Lebogang Letsoalo as Closing Keynote Speaker for 2026 Conference
SAPICS Announces Supply Chain Leader Lebogang Letsoalo as Closing Keynote Speaker for 2026 Conference
28th April 2026

With more than 26 years of experience in transport, logistics and supply chain management, Letsoalo brings a powerful combination of industry expertise, purpose-driven leadership and a passion for... 


Smart technology meets real-time support to ensure fleet productivity
Smart technology meets real-time support to ensure fleet productivity
15th April 2026

Fleet uptime is the backbone of success in the supply chain environment. Toyota Material Handling, a division of CFAO Equipment, is meeting this challenge head-on with Rapid Response, a powerful... 


SAPICS shares first look at the compelling programme for milestone 2026 conference
SAPICS shares first look at the compelling programme for milestone 2026 conference
27th March 2026

The annual SAPICS Conference, which is now in its 48th year, is Africa’s premier learning, knowledge sharing and networking event for the supply chain profession. It brings together industry... 


Why logistics bottlenecks disrupt mining operations
Why logistics bottlenecks disrupt mining operations
20th March 2026

Mining operations are built on precision, timing and coordination. Equipment must arrive when scheduled, materials need to move without delay, and every stage—from extraction to export—depends on a... 


Ambassador Jamieson Greer and Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
US-Japan deal targets supply chains, backs deep-sea minerals push
20th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

The US and Japan have unveiled a new critical minerals action plan aimed at strengthening supply chain resilience, with a key focus on advancing cooperation in deep-sea mining. Announced on... 


War, Oil and South African Supply Chains
18th March 2026

Supply chain industry body SAPICS says that the effects of the war in Iran are already rippling through global supply chains and that South African businesses and consumers are unlikely to be... 


Digitalisation can alleviate today and the future’s logistics challenges
Digitalisation can alleviate today and the future’s logistics challenges
11th March 2026

By: Johan Potgieter - Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric In a CSIR research paper, Leading logistics performance, the organisation cites the performance of South Africa... 


Supply Chain Industry Body SAPICS Reflects on Collaboration and Reform After SONA and Budget 2026Supply Chain Industry Body SAPICS Reflects on Collaboration and Reform After SONA and Budget 2026
Supply Chain Industry Body SAPICS Reflects on Collaboration and Reform After SONA and Budget 2026Supply Chain Industry Body SAPICS Reflects on Collaboration and Reform After SONA and Budget 2026
5th March 2026

That’s the message from leading supply chain industry body SAPICS amid mixed reactions in the wake of SONA 2026. SAPICS president Thato Moloi comments: “There is no doubt that the country faces... 


Dube TradePort backs annual SAPICS Conference as a Silver sponsor
Dube TradePort backs annual SAPICS Conference as a Silver sponsor
2nd March 2026

The 2026 SAPICS Conference, which takes place in Cape Town from 19 to 22 July 2026, is a milestone gathering as it also marks SAPICS’s 60th anniversary. The conference has attracted strong industry... 


Is your warehouse smart, sustainable and skills-powered?
Is your warehouse smart, sustainable and skills-powered?
23rd February 2026

For decades, warehouses across much of Africa have been viewed primarily as functional cost centres - simply places to store stock, often under-invested and invisible to boardroom strategy. That... 


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