Supply chain is often part of the solution to global challenges. But managing supply chain policies and practices is an ever-evolving exercise. And knowing what changes to make and when can be difficult. At our July 11 Inclusion in Supply Chain Training and Networking event, four women leaders shared their experiences implementing policy changes at …
In today’s business environment, complexity is on the rise, making it challenging to understand the interactions of various factors influencing performance outcomes. While mathematical modeling offers valuable insights by simplifying reality, its effectiveness diminishes as interactions become more complex. As an alternative research design, scholars may consider obtaining evidence through empirical studies. However, accessing empirical …
COVID laid bare the vulnerability of the supply chain industry, when the whole world virtually shut down. At the same time, a big disconnection was revealed among researchers, practitioners and policymakers with regard to supply chain issues. The key to building a “future-ready” supply chain industry lies in the untapped potential that comes from creating …
Ghana remains stuck in “slow growth” mode, according to the latest Logistics Managers Index (LMI) report, covering the first quarter of 2024. The overall LMI value hit an all-time low of 62.4. Regardless, the score still reflects an expansion, as has been the case every quarter since the LMI’s inception in March 2022. Any score …
CARISCA’s fourth annual Supply Chain Research Summit kicks off June 4, 2024, in Accra, Ghana. The theme of this year’s conference is “Africa’s Supply Chain Resilience for Economic Transformation.” The summit is central to CARISCA’s goal to integrate Africa’s supply chain research into mainstream research and strengthen African supply chain capacity. It is the largest …
