Supply Chain

By: Sachin Chanderdhev - Sector Specialist for Manufacturing: Absa Business Banking It has been a turbulent few years for South Africa's manufacturing sector, although turbulence perhaps... 

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... 

South Africa may have largely moved beyond the sustained phases of loadshedding that defined recent years; however, energy costs continue to climb, global professional body the Chartered Institute... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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

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... 

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

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

Global disruptions, including geopolitical conflicts and logistics bottlenecks, have transformed procurement into one of the most strategically important capabilities within modern organisations,... 

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... 

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... 

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...