Supply Chain

Supply chain leaders are redesigning their networks around greater choice and flexibility, as resilience increasingly becomes a source of competitive advantage and growth, according to new research... 

Supply chain leaders are integral to the transition to a circular economy. From sourcing and production to logistics, recovery and reuse, supply chains play a key role in determining whether... 

The event’s opening keynote speaker, Francois Retief, explored order to delivery challenges and opportunities in the rapidly growing e-commerce environment. In 2025, South Africa was the fastest... 

South African corporates need to rethink procurement and supply-chain practices if small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) are to participate meaningfully in the economy, speakers at a... 

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung hosted the country's first summit with the leaders of five Central Asian countries on Wednesday, putting critical minerals, energy and supply-chain cooperation... 

The results of this shift could include vast economic growth, inflation dropping to 0% or better, a complete change in healthcare and abundance for all, according to ARK. Or it could be the stuff... 

Fourball bookings and hole sponsorship opportunities are still available and SAPICS urges everyone involved in the supply chain sector to get involved now. This event is a highlight of the supply... 

Mining’s Mission Critical, to responsibly deliver vital materials, will take centre stage at this year’s International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC) as the industry pivots... 

This week we profile Dheshree Chetty, director, Women In Shipping and Transport Services, an end-to-end supply chain company 

London Metal Exchange (LME) stocks of aluminium have slumped to their lowest level since 1990, attesting to the supply-chain dislocation caused by the Iran war. Gulf production of primary... 

As warehouses become increasingly automated and customer expectations continue to accelerate, reliability has become one of the most valuable assets within modern supply chains. For distribution... 

As mining, manufacturing and industrial businesses continue to navigate rising costs, supply chain disruption and increasing pressure to improve operational performance, procurement and inventory... 

For asset-intensive industries, the rotables (or repairables) value stream should be an engine for significant financial value creation. When executed correctly, a robust refurbished spares... 

Has your business ever fallen into the trap of trusting its financial software provider SAP’s inventory records, only to face a crisis on the first day of a critical plant shutdown? You plan an... 

Whenever a supply chain initiative is safely labeled a "pilot," it frequently signals a deeper, systemic issue: the organisation does not truly understand the operational problem it is trying to... 

The 4th Industrial Revolution has been underway for some time, but recent advancements in AI have exponentially accelerated its pace. History dictates that organisations failing to adapt to new... 

As Africa advances its industrialisation agenda, attention often focuses on large-scale factories and multinational investments. Yet the real engine of the continent's manufacturing sector is its... 

Hundreds of supply chain professionals from across Africa and around the world will convene in Cape Town this month to learn, share knowledge and network at the annual SAPICS Conference. Now in its... 

Global transport and logistics company DSV has confirmed its sponsorship of the 2026 SAPICS Conference, which takes place in Cape Town in July. As a Silver sponsor of this year’s conference, which...