“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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Register: https://bit.ly/CARISCA-FW112023 Panel data, or longitudinal data, enables researchers to make observations across time for different groups, such as individuals, companies or countries. It has a number of advantages over other research methods. Like time-series data, panel data includes observations collected at regular intervals, chronologically. An advantage of panel data over a single time …
The Partnership Coordination Committee (PCC) coordinates CARISCA activities with partner organizations, stakeholders, and individuals. The goal is to create and sustain long-term relationships that support innovative practices to solve local, national and regional supply chain challenges in Africa. The Committee guides CARISCA leadership in exploring opportunities to advance CARISCA’s goals, and how to address key challenges facing …
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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