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SUMMARY:Framework for Analyzing and Addressing Methodological Challenges in  OSCM Research on African Contexts
DESCRIPTION:Research in operations and supply chain management (OSCM) is shaped by widely recognized methodological conventions. Some of these conventions come from general scientific principles\, while others have developed through disciplinary traditions. These conventions continue to be reinforced by the academic environments that have historically led the OSCM field. \nHowever\, research conducted in African contexts often encounters challenges when these conventions are applied without adjustment. Publication gatekeepers may evaluate African-based studies using the same expectations applied to research conducted in more represented contexts. As a result\, researchers can face two main difficulties: conducting the research itself in environments that differ from assumed norms and demonstrating adherence to conventions that may not fully align with the realities of their context. In some cases\, the unique features of African settings make adapting or departing from standard conventions both necessary and appropriate. \nOn November 17\, Dr. Dominic Essuman\, a lecturer from the University of Sheffield\, will introduce a practical framework for understanding and addressing these methodological challenges. The framework draws from multi-sourced Africa-specific data and is designed to support scholars in navigating research design\, execution\, and publication in leading OSCM journals. \nDr. Essuman will discuss two major sets of methodological challenges: those associated with the researcher’s institutional environment and those shaped by the resource environment. The session will highlight how certain limitations can be transformed into opportunities that strengthen research quality and relevance in African contexts. \nParticipants will gain practical guidance on when to adopt existing methodological conventions\, when to adapt them to fit context\, and when to innovate entirely new approaches. The session will also emphasize how to clearly communicate methodological decisions and reasoning to publication gatekeepers while maintaining rigor and scholarly confidence. \nAbout the Speaker\nDr. Dominic Essuman is an Editor of the Africa Initiative of the International Journal of Operations & Production Management and a Lecturer in Sustainable Management at the University of Sheffield. His research has been published in leading journals including the Journal of International Business Studies\, International Journal of Operations & Production Management\, Journal of Business Logistics\, International Journal of Production Economics\, and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal. \nHe holds a Ph.D. in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology\, Ghana\, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) in the UK. Dr. Essuman is deeply committed to advancing OSCM scholarship across Africa and has collaborated with CARISCA to deliver multiple research capacity-building programs.
URL:https://carisca.knust.edu.gh/event/carisca-training-series-4/
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SUMMARY:Continuing Professional Development - Introduction to Supply Chain Analytics
DESCRIPTION:CARISCA CPDs Are Back!\nCARISCA is excited to announce the return of our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses! \nTo kick things off\, we’re introducing two free introductory sessions open to all our stakeholders and the public. These sessions are designed to build foundational knowledge in key areas of supply chain management and prepare participants for future in-depth CPD offerings. \nIntroduction to Supply Chain Analytics\nDate: November 20\, 2025Time: 2–5 p.m. GMTMode: Online via ZoomRegister: bit.ly/CARISCACPDs \nAs supply chains become more data-driven\, analytics skills are essential for informed decision-making. This course introduces participants to the fundamentals of Supply Chain Analytics from data collection to analysis for operational and strategic improvement. \nFacilitator\nDr. John Serbe MarfoSenior Lecturer\, KNUST School of Business \nDr John Serbe Marfo is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems at the KNUST School of Business. He has a PhD in Information Systems. He is a researcher and a consultant in supply chain digitalization\, information systems\, health informatics\, big data analytics and eLearning. His recent research work in supply chain digitalization focuses on the use of drone technology as a logistics tool to improve health care delivery and supply chains. \nLearn more about our other CPD course\, Introduction to Reverse Logistics
URL:https://carisca.knust.edu.gh/event/continuing-professional-development-introductory-courses/
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SUMMARY:Supply Chain Design\, Digital Twins and Stress Testing for Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Supply chains move materials and goods from origin to consumption. They deliver products that feed us\, keep us healthy\, and support our daily lives. Efficient supply chains are vital for strong economies and stable communities. \nHowever\, designing and managing supply chains is challenging. Today’s world faces frequent disruptions such as extreme weather\, pandemics\, and geopolitical tensions. These events test how well supply chains can adapt and recover. \nOn November 24\, Professor Chelsea C. White III (Chip) will discuss “Supply Chain Design\, Digital Twins\, & Stress Testing for Resilience.” He will explain how to design supply chains that deliver quality products efficiently and remain resilient during disruptions. \nThe presentation will begin with an overview of how supply chains are structured and operated. It will then explore how to manage risks and recover from disruptions effectively. Professor White will use the semiconductor industry as a key example\, highlighting its complexity and global challenges. \nHe will introduce digital twins\, virtual models that represent real supply chains. These models help organizations test different scenarios and identify weak points before real disruptions occur. Participants will learn the steps to create digital twins of supply chains\, facilities\, and manufacturing processes. \nThe session will also explain the Bullwhip Effect\, showing how small changes in demand can cause large fluctuations upstream. Attendees will discover how this effect impacts suppliers and overall performance. \nBy the end of the presentation\, participants will understand how digital tools can strengthen resilience\, improve decision-making\, and reduce risk in supply chain operations. \nAbout the Speaker \nProfessor Chelsea C. White III (Chip) is the Schneider National Chair of Transportation & Logistics at Georgia Institute of Technology. He is also a Professor in the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering. \nHe has received multiple IEEE Lifetime Achievement Awards and is a Fellow of IEEE and INFORMS. He has served on several global boards\, including Con-way\, Inc.\, the ITS World Congress\, and the World Economic Forum Trade Facilitation Council. \nHis current research focuses on Next-Generation digital twin platforms that improve supply chain performance and resilience. Professor White combines academic insight with industry experience to help build smarter\, stronger supply chains.
URL:https://carisca.knust.edu.gh/event/supply-chain-design-digital-twins-and-stress-testing-for-resilience/
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