Discover innovative solutions to lower costs, enhance efficiency, and drive sustainable growth. Let’s be honest. For most small business owners in Africa, “procurement” isn’t a fancy corporate term; it’s the daily headache of finding a supplier who won’t ghost you, the shock of a shipping quote that costs more than the goods, and the nightmare…
South Africa’s fiscal challenges are mounting, but with them comes a chance to rethink public spending. At the Smart Procurement World Indaba, top Treasury leaders will take the stage to explore how procurement can drive accountability, unlock value, and support long-term development. For South Africa’s public sector, procurement is no longer just about compliance —…
The summit will return for its second edition on 22–23 October 2025 at the Gaborone International Conference Centre (GICC), co-hosted by SAPICS, with the theme ‘Innovate. Integrate. Impact. The two-day summit brings together local, regional and international supply chain professionals, policymakers and industry leaders to explore practical and strategic approaches to supply chain excellence. The agenda will…
U.S. Manufacturers Slash Orders, Asian Factories Weaken, and Europe’s Recovery Stalls in July. Global supply chain activity fell in July as U.S. manufacturers scaled back purchases of materials and components. Following heavy inventory stockpiling in June during the ‘tariff pause,’ companies cut new orders sharply, according to the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index. The…
US-based author and sustainability expert Deborah Dull launched her new book at the 47th SAPICS Conference in Cape Town, inspiring over 700 supply chain professionals at Africa’s leading industry event. Entitled “Full Circle: Supply Chains Reimagined: A Story of Circular Supply Chain Capabilities”, Dull’s latest book tells the story of a fictional character, Maya Patel….
South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environmental Affairs, Bernice Swarts, will officially launch the fifth annual Sustainability Summit Africa in Johannesburg on 16 September 2025, setting the stage for a landmark event in Africa’s green agenda. Hosted in partnership with Deloitte, Sustainability Summit Africa has established itself as the continent’s premier environmental, social,…
Refinery Undergoes Strategic Upgrade to Increase Capacity to 700,000 Barrels Per Day by 2025 Nigeria’s Dangote Group has appointed David Bird, a former Shell executive with over 30 years of industry experience, as Chief Executive Officer of its Refinery and Petrochemical division, effective August 1. Bird’s extensive portfolio includes managing major projects such as Shell’s…
Younger workers are hungry for purpose, and the supply chain holds the key. It’s time for the industry to step up and share its powerful story. It’s been said that younger generations of employees really want meaningful work they can sink their teeth into. This means doing the kind of work that matters and leaves…
Procurement fraud, tariffs, and ethical sourcing headline the 19th Smart Procurement World Indaba, with over 2,000 professionals from the private and public sectors expected to attend South Africa’s leading procurement and supply chain conference. As global markets become increasingly volatile and tariffs continue to rise, procurement is rapidly transforming from a traditional cost-cutting function into…
The 2025 SAPICS Conference, Africa’s leading event for the supply chain profession, saw the debut of an exciting new initiative: the SAPICS Supply Chain Pitch Parade. This was a high-energy competition that celebrated entrepreneurial talent and supply chain innovation, with a first prize valued at R80 000 up for grabs. The initiative was introduced by supply chain…
A new report says 75% of companies will follow government regulations instead of setting their own packaging goals. As global packaging regulations gain momentum, most companies are expected to align with government standards over internal sustainability targets by 2028, according to a new report from Gartner. The research firm projects that 75% of organizations will…
Industry security databases recorded approximately 65,000 theft events in 2024 Tank Transport reported that the dramatic rise in cargo theft across the United States has become both an economic threat and a national security concern. Annual losses are now estimated at $35 billion, a staggering 1,500% increase since 2021. The urgency for action is clear:…
Businesses that do not adapt to ongoing disruptions risk extinction. This was the message delivered by world-renowned supply chain expert and author Carol Ptak at this year’s 47th annual SAPICS Conference, the leading event in Africa for the supply chain profession. More than 700 supply chain managers convened in Cape Town for the conference, to…
As geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, resulting disruptions to critical shipping lanes are reverberating across global supply networks. In response, a new report from Gartner outlines a clear mandate for supply chain leaders to act decisively to protect operational continuity while maintaining a competitive advantage. Rather than responding tactically to short-term disruptions, supply…
As African markets gain momentum in the global trade landscape, logistics remains a critical enabler or bottleneck for progress. Recognising both the challenge and the opportunity, CCI Worldwide Logistics, the international freight forwarding arm of the CCI Group, has officially launched ‘Trans Africa’, a tech-powered logistics service designed to reshape how goods move across borders…
Thousands of New UK Jobs to Be Created in Major Push for Innovation and AI Development The United Kingdom is set to benefit from a £40 billion (US$54 billion) investment over the next three years as Amazon deepens its commitment to one of its largest global markets. As part of this expansion, the third-largest market after…
DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider, has unveiled plans to invest more than €500 million in the Middle East by 2030, with a sharp focus on high-growth markets such as Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to the group, this significant investment aligns with its Strategy 2030, which emphasizes scaling operations…
The summit will serve as a strategic forum for sharing insights and tackling emerging challenges in procurement and supply chain management across Africa. According to a statement, Dr. Clever Ruswa, President of the African Public Procurement Network, is slated to deliver the keynote address at the 7th Africa Procurement and Supply Chain Summit, scheduled for…
Schneider Electric retains the top spot for the third consecutive year, with NVIDIA climbing to second place. In its newly released 2025 Global Supply Chain Top 25, Gartner, Inc. spotlights the companies setting the pace in supply chain excellence. Schneider Electric leads the rankings for the third consecutive year, firmly holding onto the No. 1…
Many retail leaders are expecting a wave of tariff rollbacks once the 90-day pause ends in July. A new survey from AlixPartners, highlighted by CNBC, shows growing optimism that much of the Trump-era trade pressure could ease soon. Retail and consumer industry executives are growing increasingly optimistic about the future of U.S. trade policy. That…
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