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30 Nov 2021

Conference celebrates resilience of entrepreneurs who survived COVID-19 lockdowns

By Staff Writer

The 6th annual Absa Smart Supplier Conference was a shot in the arm for hundreds of South African entrepreneurs who have survived the COVID-19 crisis and are ready to steer their businesses to prosperity and contribute to the country’s economic recovery. Delegates gathered online to learn, network and share knowledge. Renowned local and international experts...

19 Jul 2021

Moderna VP announced as keynote speaker for 2021 ISPE Facilities of the Future Conference

By Staff Writer

Senior vice president US Manufacturing of Moderna, Scott Nickerson, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the hybrid 2021 ISPE Facilities of the Future Conference, taking place on 28 and 29 September in North Bethesda, Maryland. Nickerson joined Moderna in May 2016 as Head of Quality accountable for all aspects of GxP Quality. Before...

19 Mar 2021

Virtual conference connects the global pharmaceutical manufacturing industry

By Staff Writer

With almost 900 registrants from 160 different pharmaceutical and biotech companies from 45 countries around the globe, Connext celebrated a convincing start as a virtual software conference for the pharmaceutical industry. From the beginning, the format established itself as the largest and most international network event for software experts from the pharmaceutical industry. Virtual online...

24 Feb 2021

Virtual conference drives the goal to buy Africa for Africa

By Staff Writer

The Made in Africa Conference and Expo will be the largest ever virtual gathering of and showcase of African buyers and sellers, taking place on 13 and 14 April 2021. With the COVID-19 pandemic pushing African nations to develop local solutions to the continent’s challenges, the time has come to rally around the Pan...

10 Feb 2021

Industry professionals invited to speak at SAPICS Conference

By Staff Writer

The “Call for Speakers” for the 2021 SAPICS Conference is now open. Industry professionals are invited to submit presentations for consideration for this year’s line-up at Africa’s leading event for supply chain professionals. SAPICS 2021 will be a virtual event Inspirational and educational success stories, enlightening case studies and presentations focusing on new concepts or...

17 Nov 2020

SAPICS Conference goes online in 2020 but will still be a feast of knowledge

By Staff Writer

Africa’s leading knowledge sharing and networking event for the supply chain profession, the annual SAPICS Conference, kicks off soon. While this year’s event is online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organisers have announced it will still feature the same powerful mix of presentations and host of acclaimed international and South African speakers that it...

29 Sep 2020

SAPICS conference goes virtual

By Staff Writer

The annual SAPICS Conference, Africa’s leading knowledge sharing and networking event for supply chain professionals, will take the form of a virtual event this year on 23 and 24 November 2020. The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the importance of supply chains to everyone; for everything that we eat, drink and use every day. The availability...

17 Sep 2020

Global Anti-Lead Conference

By Staff Writer

The SA Paint Manufacturing Association (SAPMA) has been asked for input for a major global conference dealing with the hazards of leaded paint. Tara Benn, executive director of SAPMA, has been attending preparatory online meetings with the World Coatings Council (WCC) to provide input on the situation in South Africa for the WCC’s presentation on...

03 Aug 2020

Professor PLO Lumumba to speak at ground-breaking supply chain conference

By Staff Writer

Renowned Kenyan pan-Africanist, Professor of Law and anti-corruption crusader, Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba, has been confirmed as the opening keynote speaker at the upcoming “Africa Supply Chain in Action” (ASCA) event, Africa’s biggest ever virtual conference for supply chain and procurement professionals. Hosted by SAPICS (The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management) and Smart Procurement,...

07 Nov 2019

Dupont showcases its reliable product portfolio at CPhI Worldwide

By Staff Writer

DuPont joins global experts at CPhI Worldwide in November to collaborate with customers to optimise offerings that help manage everyday and future challenges. During the three-day conference, experts will be on-site at stand 102A30 to discuss DuPont’s: ► Broad, reliable product portfolio that addresses a wide range of challenges, allowing customers to increase efficiency of...

14 May 2019

SAPICS 2019 to highlight fake medicines

By Staff Writer

Richard is a healthcare worker whose tiny clinic is located at the edge of the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Until recently, he was compelled to brave the fast-flowing waters of Africa’s most powerful river every month to travel 39 kilometres by canoe to collect vaccines and supplies for his clinic. Today,...

14 Dec 2018

2019 SAPICS Conference to ensure supply chain professionals can survive and thrive in turbulent times

By Staff Writer

Blockchain, artificial intelligence, automation and 3D printing are among the technologies that are revolutionising supply chains, and supply chain managers aiming for success must expand and improve their traditional skills and knowledge, says Mungo Park, president of SAPICS, The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management.