Build a successful career in supply chain

In a world of constant disruption, African supply chains are under pressure to become faster, smarter and more resilient. But while the supply chain landscape is shifting, one fact remains unchanged: the success of supply chains depends on the people who manage them....

Prepare for AI in the supply function

South African procurement and supply chain functions are at a turning point, as artificial intelligence (AI) shifts from experimentation to embedded business infrastructure globally. Recent McKinsey research shows that 88% of organisations now use AI in at least one...

Zero tolerance on corruption won’t work without procurement reform

South Africa’s Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson is demanding greater accountability from public officials in a bid to rebuild trust in the country’s institutions and ensure infrastructure delivery benefits communities rather than...

War, oil and SA supply chains

Supply chain industry body SAPICS says that the effects of the war in Iran are already rippling through global supply chains and that South African businesses and consumers are unlikely to be spared. Disruptions to energy markets, maritime shipping routes and...

What 2026 holds for African supply chains

As 2026 gets underway, it’s clear that supply chain uncertainty is not going anywhere this year. But while there has been no respite from geopolitical tensions and shifting trade dynamics, the supply chain conversation is changing tone, says southern African supply...

By adding resilience, Unifrutti strengthens SA’s food supply chain

As an industry worth more than R53-billion annually, South Africa’s fresh-produce sector faces constant pressure to keep produce in peak condition from farm to shelf. From harvesting and packaging to cold-chain shipping and final delivery, each step must be executed...