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Distinguished Lecture Series: Tobias Schoenherr

Professor Tobias Schoenherr delivered the CARISCA Distinguished Lecture in February 2022, Best Practices for Publishing: Lessons Learned and the International Journal of Operations & Production Management (IJOPM) Perspective. Schoenherr is the Hoagland-Metzler Endowed Professor in Purchasing and Supply Management at the Broad College of Business, Michigan State University. He’s also the editor of the  International Journal of Operations & Production Management.

Research Update

CARISCA’s key objective is to support higher education institutions in building the capacity necessary to provide best-in-class degree programs and training, facilitate research translation and utilization, and engage stakeholders in best practices and policy changes that strengthen supply chains.  One of CARISCA’s four project components focuses on research to strengthen the capacity of African higher …

Data-Driven: Six questions with Emmanuel Quansah about building a new tool to support decision-makers in Africa 

CARISCA is working to become the go-to research center for relevant and valuable data and insights that support business operations in Ghana and Africa, enabling businesses and stakeholders to make evidence-based decisions. The African Business Managers’ Index (ABMI) is a specialized aggregated index that will provide a dashboard of indicators measuring business performance and growth …

Healthcare professionals gather with KNUST faculty in Accra to discuss improvements for Ghana’s health supply chains.

Small Groups, Big Conversations

CARISCA hosts first affinity group: Healthcare professionals gather with KNUST faculty in Accra to discuss improvements for Ghana’s health supply chains.

CARISCA Team Profile: Christa Nyameye Agyemang

Christa Nyameye Agyemang, CARISCA’s web administrator, is an example of the optimism and talent in Ghana and on CARISCA’s team.  “CARISCA has taught me a lot,” said Agyemang. “It’s taught me how to work hard, and I’ve really picked up a can-do spirit.”  She is also enthusiastic about CARISCA’s potential.  “I’m really excited about CARISCA’s …