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SAP I CS 2024

SAPICS 2024: ‘Supply Chain

Metamorphosis’

Taking place from 9-12 June, 2024 in Cape Town, this year’s SAPICS Conference will be held under the theme
‘Supply Chain Metamorphosis’ and hosted by SAPICS (the Professional Body for Supply Chain Management) in
association with SAAFF (the Southern African Association of Freight Forwarders).

ow in its 46 year, the event brings through engaging presentations,
th
together industry experts, thought interactive workshops and spirited
Nleaders and professionals from discussions. The event not only
around the world and across the supply showcased cutting-edge research, but
chain spectrum. “This year’s conference also fostered meaningful connections,
promises to deliver unparalleled insights, laying the groundwork for future
networking opportunities and cutting-edge collaborations between SAPICS and
solutions to address the ever-evolving SAAFF,” says SAAFF CEO Dr Juanita
challenges in the field of supply chain Maree.
management,” comments SAPICS President
MJ Schoemaker. “Delegates who take advantage of
the early bird discount will secure their
“In today’s volatile business environment, spot at the must-attend 2024 SAPICS
supply chains have had to undergo a Conference and enjoy substantial
significant transformation. They are no longer savings on the registration fee. This
linear processes. They have become dynamic MJ Schoemaker, President of limited-time offer reflects SAPICS’s
and interconnected ecosystems capable of SAPICS. commitment to elevating, educating
rapidly adapting to emerging technologies, and empowering the supply chain
market trends and global challenges. Supply community across Africa. We want to
chain metamorphosis will be in the spotlight ensure that the incredible learning and
at SAPICS 2024 to ensure that supply chain networking opportunities offered by the
professionals are equipped to understand SAPICS Conference are as accessible
the changes, challenges and opportunities in as possible to all supply chain
this new supply chain landscape. Attendees practitioners,” Schoemaker concludes.
can expect to gain valuable insights, forge
meaningful connections and stay ahead in Early birds have until 31 March to qualify
an industry that is continually changing and for a discounted registration fee for the
advancing.” annual SAPICS Conference and Exhibition.
Visit https://conference.sapics.org and
SAAFF will collaborate with SAPICS register before the deadline or contact
to co-host the conference for the second the Conference Secretariat at Upavon
consecutive year. “Attendees last year Management on 011 023 6701 or email
experienced a dynamic exchange of ideas Dr Juanita Maree, CEO at SAAFF. info@upavon.co.za. •

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