Moloi Appointed President of Supply Chain Industry Body SAPICS
The supply chain industry body, SAPICS, has officially announced the appointment of Thato Moloi as its new president. With nearly three years of service on the SAPICS board of directors, Moloi brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the organization’s mission and goals to his new leadership role. Moloi succeeds MJ Schoemaker, the outgoing president.
Commenting on the current state of the supply chain sphere and the organisation’s plans as he takes the helm of SAPICS, Moloi says: “Today’s turbulent supply chain landscape calls for a new breed of supply chain manager. Our profession must navigate continuous technological advances and shifting global dynamics while meeting customers’ demands for speed, quality, affordability and sustainability. Adaptability and innovation are the keys to success in supply chains today. Whether this means leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation, accelerating sustainability or rethinking traditional supply chain models, the need to innovate is more critical than ever. SAPICS has been elevating, educating and empowering supply chain professionals in South Africa and across the continent since 1966. We will ensure that our SAPICS supply chain community keeps pace with change, continuously improves and is resilient and innovative by giving them all the knowledge, strategies, tools and techniques needed. Supply chain networks are at the core of Africa’s development and industrialisation process and SAPICS remains committed to being the catalyst for change. ‘Innovation in Motion’ has been chosen as the theme of this year’s 47th annual SAPICS Conference in Cape Town and it encapsulates the dynamic and forward-thinking approach that today’s supply chain professionals must adopt to stay ahead and that SAPICS will strive to support and advance.”
