Africa Must Leapfrog into the AI Era to Transform Supply Chains – Prof. Adegoke Oke
The summit, organised by the Centre for Applied Research and Innovation in Supply Chain–Africa (CARISCA) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), was held at the Cedi Conference Centre, University of Ghana, on the theme: “Transforming Supply Chains in Africa in the Age of AI.” The just-ended three-day event, from July 6-8, 2026, attracted more than 200 participants from across Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, the United States, Europe and other parts of the world, providing a platform for researchers and industry leaders to exchange ideas on the future of supply chains in Africa.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Research Data Collection Grant
The Centre for Applied Research and Innovation in Supply Chain – Africa (CARISCA) with funding from LEARN Logistics by Kühne foundation is pleased to invite applications for a Research Grant. This grant is designed for MPhil students undertaking empirical research in supply chain management, logistics, and related fields by supporting the data collection phase of their studies.
2025 LMI report (January – June, 2025)
The Ghana LMI, launched in 2022, is the first of its kind in Africa and a significant step toward supply chain efficiency, visibility and transparency in the country. LMI researchers have released reports since 2022. Since its inception, the Ghana Logistics Managers index has provided valuable insights about the movement of logistics activities within the country, and it has been well received by top managers in many Ghanaian organizations
CARISCA Newsletter – Issue 13
We are pleased to share the release of Issue 13 of the CARISCA Newsletter, featuring major updates on research, partnerships, training, and upcoming opportunities shaping supply chain development in Africa.
Thinking Circular Economy Through Supply Chains: Esther Ntumy Lartey’s Journey to the 2025 PhD Dissertation Award
Winning the 2025 CARISCA PhD Dissertation Award marked a defining milestone in her academic journey. Beyond the recognition, the award strengthened her confidence, expanded her professional network, and reinforced her commitment to impactful research.
Call for Submissions: IJOPM–CARISCA Paper Development Workshop (PDW) 2026
The Africa Initiative of the International Journal of Operations & Production Management (IJOPM), in collaboration with CARISCA, invites Africa-based researchers to submit working papers for its 2026 Paper Development Workshop (PDW).
The PDW will take place during the 2026 Supply Chain Research Summit in Accra, Ghana (July 6–8, 2026) and is designed to help scholars strengthen theoretically grounded, empirical papers for publication in leading logistics, operations, and supply chain management (OSCM) journals.
2026 PhD Dissertation Awards Competition
The 2026 Supply Chain Research Summit program committee is pleased to announce a call for papers for the best PhD dissertation proposal.
CARISCA will award a winner and two runner-ups at the 2026 summit in Accra, Ghana, “Transforming Supply Chains in Africa in the Age of AI,” July 6-8. The dissertation committee will also provide feedback on submissions upon request.
CARISCA Partners with ISCEA to Expand Access to Global Supply Chain Certification in Ghana
The Centre for Applied Research and Innovation in Supply Chain-Africa (CARISCA) has established a strategic collaboration with the International Supply Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA), USA. Strengthening supply chain education is a core part of CARISCA’s mandate, recognising professional training and capacity development as a pathway to addressing Africa’s supply chain challenges.
Call for Papers- 2026 Supply Chain Research Summit
On July 6-8, 2026, CARISCA will host the sixth Annual Supply Chain Research Summit in Ghana. The 2025 summit, held in Lagos, Nigeria, attracted approximately 350 participants from 17 countries, 87 institutions, and 38 higher education institutions worldwide, featuring more than 81 presentations.