Cases are a great tool to use in class to teach difficult and complex supply chain issues. Supply chain problems are not generally solvable by simply applying an algorithm that provides answers to difficult questions or challenges.
This training will give doctoral candidates valuable insights, strategies and practical guidance for defending their research. It addresses the academic rigor as well as the psychological and interpersonal aspects of the defense.
If Africa is to capture value from the global shift to a digital economy, research and innovation skills should take priority. Africa will never be able to compete in automation with the likes of the USA, U.K., China and India unless education and business succeed together. If more scholars were to translate their research …
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Green Health: Pioneering Sustainable Supply Chain Practices in Agriculture and Healthcare Register: bit.ly/CARISCA_ISTNS-0324 Agriculture is the foundation of our food system, providing the essential nutrients necessary for human health. The quality, variety and availability of agricultural produce and products directly impact dietary health and nutrition. “Green health” emphasizes the synergy between agriculture and health, advocating …
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On April 8, CARISCA will convene a Supply Chain Action Network (SCAN) meeting to shine a spotlight on harnessing these technologies to unlock unprecedented efficiency, enhance financial inclusion and promote sustainability within the supply chain ecosystem. This event serves as a crucial platform for stakeholders across the spectrum to collaborate on, learn and pioneer strategies that will define the future of supply chain management.
Join CARISCA’s two-day Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course on Supply Chain Analytics, co-hosted and accredited by the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM), Kenya.
Join us May 22 for the next event in our Distinguished Lecture Series. On Our Watch Global founder Nannette Atuahene will talk about “Building a Future-Ready Supply Chain Industry.”
Selected faculty and senior doctoral candidates from higher education institutions (HEIs) in Africa will participate in a special Paper Development Workshop, a pre-conference session of our annual Supply Chain Research Summit. The workshop will be held in person at Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra, Ghana, on Monday, June 3, 2024. The number of seats for the …
On June 4-6, 2024, CARISCA will host the fourth annual Supply Chain Research Summit, in Accra, Ghana. The 2023 summit in Accra, Ghana, attracted 688 participants from 41 countries and featured more than 90 presenters. The conference brings together academic and non-academic researchers and public, private and civil society organizations to create an ongoing dialogue …
Wednesday-Thursday, June 19-20 Faculty Workshop Computational Modeling
At our July 11 Inclusion in Supply Chain Training and Networking event, four women leaders will share their experiences implementing policy changes at their workplaces. Their stories will highlight policies that facilitate access and inclusion of underrepresented groups, including women, those with disabilities and compelled laborers.
At the next event in our Distinguished Lecture Series, Jonathan Helm from Indiana University will discuss these challenges and potential solutions that lie at the intersection of supply chain management, operations management and analytics. His focus will be on mobile healthcare resources.