According to industry insights from South Africa’s supply chain professional body SAPICS, 2026 marks a significant shift in how supply chains operate across Africa. After several years defined by disruption and uncertainty, the focus is moving away from constant crisis response toward long-term structure, resilience, and strategic design. While geopolitical tensions, climate risk, and changing...

Let’s be honest, the past few years have been a continuous stress test for global supply chain management. Pandemic disruptions, port congestion, climate-related delays, and geopolitical shifts have exposed the limits of efficiency-focused operations. Today, supply chains are evolving to become smarter, more resilient, and more adaptive. The good news is that innovation in supply...

It is requesting refunds and asking the court to block the final clearance of its imports due later this month. Costco is stepping into the legal fray over former President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs, joining a growing list of major importers who aren’t waiting for the Supreme Court to decide before taking action. The retailer...

Nigerian seaports are currently missing from the 2025 global Top 100 ranking, with only four African ports making it into Lloyd’s List. It looks like Africa’s ports are steadily climbing the global ranks. A recently released Lloyd report shows that four African ports have secured spots in the 2025 list of the world’s top 100,...

A new Gartner survey, conducted in partnership with AWESOME, reveals that women’s representation in supply chain roles has reached a standstill. For years, the narrative around women in the supply chain has been one of slow but steady progress. But a new report from Gartner throws cold water on that idea, revealing our momentum has...

Nearly half of security professionals say global economic policies and geopolitical tensions are increasing cyber risks to critical infrastructure. A new report titled The Global State of CPS Security 2025: Navigating Risk in an Uncertain Economic Landscape reveals growing cybersecurity challenges tied to shifting global supply chains and economic policies. Based on insights from 1,100...