Collaborative Solutions and Inspiring Conversations: Highlights from the SAPICS 2023 Conference in Cape Town, Part 1

Supply chain management is a crucial aspect of saving lives, as it ensures the efficient flow of essential goods and services. Nowhere is this more evident and more evolving than on the continent of Africa. In this first episode of a three-part series, Scott Luton is reporting from the annual SAPICS Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, learning from the supply chain professionals in attendance and their inspiring supply chain missions. The discussions range from the importance of dialogue in problem-solving, people understanding their purpose, and strengthening the supply chain workforce in specific African countries to AI and its effect on the supply chain, improvements for data visibility, and integrating various supply chain strategies at different levels. Listen in to the transformative supply chain projects and the strategic partnerships taking place all over the continent.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- Unbreakable: Unlocking Resilience in the Face of Disruptions: https://bit.ly/42VHGM3WEBINAR- Better Demand Planning with Supply Chain Visibility: https://bit.ly/3NpgQpGThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/collaborative-solutions-inspiring-conversations-highlights-SAPICS-conference-cape-town-part-one-1147 The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or re-uploading of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Supply Chain Now.For licensing inquiries or permissions, please contact us at [email protected]© 2026 Supply Chain Now. All rights reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.