“Supply Chain Traceability: Improving Africa’s Agriculture and Health Sectors” Supply chain traceability is the key to unlocking the potential of Africa’s agricultural and health sectors. It involves establishing transparent and efficient processes to track and verify the movement of goods throughout the supply chain, from production to consumption. In the rapidly evolving landscape of Africa’s …
Qualitative research allows for exploration of how and why phenomena happen, such as why people behave the way they do, compared to quantitative research, which tells us the size and scope of these behaviors. But the data qualitative research generates is often unstructured. To interpret and derive meaningful insights from the data, qualitative researchers …
Ghanaian logistics activities have weathered the storms of a near recession mid-2022 and have been resilient in the face of a challenging operating environment. Results from the 2023 first quarter Logistics Managers Index report reveal optimism that the logistics sector is rebounding. Join us May 23 to hear more results from the latest survey …
Given the importance of the supply chain to organizations across the globe, businesses are looking for opportunities to make processes faster, cheaper and easier as materials move from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Supply chains involve many different activities, people and organizations, which produce a vast amount of information. This …
Faculty and senior doctoral candidates from higher education institutions (HEI) in Africa are invited to participate in a special Paper Development Workshop, a pre-conference session of our annual Supply Chain Research Summit.
Africa’s Supply Chains and the Future of Work CARISCA’s third annual Supply Chain Research Summit, Africa’s Supply Chains and the Future of Work, is scheduled for June 20-22, 2023. The summit will be a hybrid event featuring in-person and virtual presentations. In-person sessions will be held in Accra, Ghana, at the Fiesta Royale Hotel; virtual sessions …
“The Role Women Can Play in the Cocoa Supply Chain” The modern supply chain is complex and ever evolving. Child labor, gender inequality and environmental protection are major issues that have been present for years. But they are now gaining increased global attention. Citizens are pressing their governments to implement regulations in their supply …
Supervisory Skills for Procurement and Supply Chain Managers The procurement and supply chain management landscape is fast changing, and managers need to develop not only the hard skills but also soft skills to effectively manage these changes. As the purchasing manager, you are responsible for leading and managing staff as well as all operational activities …
Dare to Cheat? The Liabilities of Newness and Foreignness in Containing Sustainability Fraud in China
Register Now In many developing markets, a robust trade in counterfeit and pirated goods threatens the viability of legitimate business activities. Some of the sectors most affected are processed foods, appliances, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products. About 10% of medical products in low- and middle-income countries are counterfeit, according to the World Health Organization. In Ghana, …
An advancing women in supply chain webinar
In today's digital age, businesses are embracing technology to enhance their operations. With increasing sustainability requirements, regulations, and consumer preferences, reverse logistics has become increasingly complex and crucial. Companies worldwide recognize the strategic importance of integrating sustainability into their reverse logistics, but they face challenges in aligning economic goals with environmental and social objectives. Learn …
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