Second annual Supply Chain Business Forum and Exhibition set for April 29-30
Business leaders and supply chain experts will gather April 29-30 at the Fiesta Royale Hotel in Accra, Ghana, for CARISCA’s second annual Supply Chain Business Forum and Exhibition. Over the two
Empowering Women in Agribusiness: Train-the-Trainer Workshop Boosts Skills
Fifteen female entrepreneurs representing associations and cooperatives in the Ashanti Region attended the workshop at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. These women, mainly farmers or informal business owners, had little or no formal education, with most fluent only in Twi, one of Ghana’s languages.
CARISCA researchers advance scholarly impact
In the three years before CARISCA’s creation in June 2020, KNUST supply chain faculty had published only 13 articles in peer-reviewed journals. Since that time, they have published nearly 100, including a record 30 in the 12 months between October 2023 and September 2024.
2024 PhD Dissertation Award winner marries technical skills with management theory to address climate change
From the first time Zakaria El Hathat was introduced to computers as an elementary school student in Morocco, he saw them as “machines of wonder.” In secondary school, he began exploring the internet and the world of programming.
“It was very easy for me to learn new programming languages, discover the world of information technology,” says El Hathat. “I didn’t find it hard, to be honest, because I used to work on my computer.”
Combating drug counterfeiting for better healthcare: An assessment of traceability in the pharmaceutical supply chain in Ghana
Focus of Study: Examines the prevalence of drug counterfeiting in Ghana’s pharmaceutical supply chain and evaluates the effectiveness of existing traceability systems.
Key Objectives: Proposes strategies and technological innovations to enhance drug traceability and reduce counterfeiting impac
Health Supply Chain Financing System in Ghana: Implications for Policy and Practice
This study employs a mixed methods approach to assess the effectiveness of current healthcare financing mechanisms in Ghana to gain insights that can be used to shape and inform health financing policies in the country. It aims to highlight the financing deficiencies hindering the achievement of UHC goals and propose alternative models for policy consideration. The study draws on interviews with 50 practitioners, to complement secondary data obtained from the Ministry of Health and the World Bank database for analysis.
Career Services launches website, mentoring program to aid KNUST business graduates
Business students at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology now have a dedicated digital resource to support their job search. CARISCA’s Career Services Office has launched a website to connect students and recent alumni with employment opportunities and resources to enhance their professional skills.
2025 Summit Call for Papers
Supply chain scholars, students, professionals and decision makers are invited to submit papers for CARISCA’s fifth annual Supply Chain Research Summit, to be held May 5-7, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria.
As in previous years, the 2025 Summit will be a hybrid event. The in-person venue is the Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja. Virtual attendees will participate via Zoom.
The 2025 summit is focused on reimagining how Africa’s supply chains can help propel African countries and their businesses to a more sustainable future. We invite you to share your research, knowledge and insights.
2025 Paper Development Workshop
Selected faculty and senior doctoral candidates from higher education institutions (HEIs) in Africa will participate in a special Paper Development Workshop during our annual Supply Chain Research Summit. The goal of the Paper Development Workshop is to create a platform for faculty and senior doctoral candidates to meet with and seek professional advice from senior supply chain scholars on a specific academic research paper.