Supply chains across Africa are being reshaped by sustainability pressures, public health needs, digital transformation, and the growing recognition that supply chain is ultimately about people.
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Building Resilient, Innovative Supply Chains Across Africa
Supply chains are recalibrating, and the Middle East and Africa are investing aggressively to meet the moment.
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton and special guest co-host Yaseen Ahmid welcome Toby Maier, CEO for Middle East and Africa at DHL Global Forwarding, for a wide-ranging conversation on what is changing trade and logistics across the region. Toby breaks down how recent tariffs are redirecting export flows into the Middle East and Africa, why GCC countries are racing to build world-class logistics hubs, and how production is shifting from Turkey toward markets like Egypt and Morocco.
Supply Chain Talent & Leadership Trends Across Africa
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, and part of the Supply Chain Leadership Across Africa series, Scott Luton is joined by co-host Clare Fincham of SAPICS, with guests Nicole Petersen from the South African Graduate Employers Association, and Yaseen Ahmid, CEO of Luna, to explore the biggest takeaways from the SAPICS Annual Conference 2025 in Cape Town. Together, they discuss the rising demand for supply chain graduates, the growing emphasis on sustainability skills, and the widening gap between what universities teach and what employers need.
Supply Chain Leadership Across Africa: Closing the Health Workforce Gender Gap
Today we continue the Supply Chain Leadership Across Africa series as host Scott Luton and special guest host Jenny Froome are joined by Pam Steele, founder and CEO at Pamela Steele Associates, and Rebecca Alban, Senior Manager of Health Systems at Village Reach to discuss the gender imbalance in the global supply chain, particularly in the public health supply chain workforce…
3 Reasons Why Collaborations are Key in Supply Chain
In this new episode of Whiteboard Wisdom, host Scott Luton welcomes Stella Jaqueta, a procurement professional and supply chain enthusiast, to discuss the importance of…
Supply Chain Leadership Across Africa: The Power of Local Solutions & Global Connections
In today’s dynamic consumer landscape, it is essential for businesses to continually adapt and stay ahead of the curve to meet evolving customer demands…
Supply Chain Leadership Across Africa: Are drones the key to broadening access to healthcare in Africa?
Our Supply Chain Leadership Across Africa series continues in earnest with a fascinating discussion around the proposition of using drone technology for social good…
The Supply Chain Buzz featuring Jenny Froome and Dominique Zwinkels
In this special episode of the Buzz, host Scott Luton is joined by guest co-host Jenny Froome from the Supply Chain Leadership in Africa series. They discuss the top…
Unlocking Africa’s Supply Chain Potential: Highlights from the SAPICS 2023 Conference in Cape Town, Part 3
With 54 different countries, different cultures, and great diversity, the continent of Africa certainly faces its own unique set of challenges on the global supply chain stage…
Harnessing Rail Infrastructure, Circular Supply Chain, and AI Technology: Highlights from the SAPICS 2023 Conference in Cape Town, Part 2
In this special episode of Supply Chain Now, we continue coverage from the annual SAPICS 2023 Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, as host Scott Luton interviews the best and brightest…
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…
Making a Commitment to Push Supply Chain Forward featuring Stela Jaqueta and Karen Pretorius
Supply chains are increasingly dependent upon digital tools, data, and automation. And yet, for all that progress, it is still people who ultimately make global supply chains work…