Supply Chain Leadership Across Africa: The Power of Local Solutions & Global Connections

We’re continuing our series on leadership within the booming supply chains of Africa and delving deep into the dynamic and challenging world of the African supply chain ecosystem.In this episode, hosted by Scott Luton and Mary Kate Love, we’re thrilled to have two exceptional guests with us - Jacques de Villiers, Head of Supply Chain for the Omnia Group, an influential heavyweight in the mining and agriculture sectors, and MJ Schoemaker, President of the Board at SAPICS, where she's leading from the front to uplift and transform supply chain professionalism through educational initiatives and community engagement.Listen in as we discuss the hurdles and prospects of supply chain operations, touching upon critical issues like infrastructure, education, and the shifting paradigms from efficiency to reliability in a world where environmental and social considerations are paramount. MJ brings us insights from the upcoming 46th SAPICS conference, focusing on global healthcare, sustainability, and the importance of networking in our era of significant change.From the fine after-notes of South African wines to the empowering stories of local solutions like WhatsApp-enabled supply networks, we'll explore how agility, diversity of thought, and mentorship shape future supply chain leaders. Stay tuned for actionable insights and an insider's look into the continent primed for immense economic growth and supply chain development. Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWEBINAR- From Data to Delivery: Transforming Logistics for Maximum Efficiency: https://bit.ly/3PODrOpWEBINAR- Achieving Excellence in External Supply Chain Planning and Synchronization: https://bit.ly/3JzDoT6This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Mary Kate Love. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-leadership-across-africa-power-local-solutions-global-connections-1268 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.