SCM and SAPICS
explained
According to the national
treasury, the elements of
SCM in the public sector
include demand management;
acquisitioning management;
logistics management; disposal
management and supply
chain performance.
SCM IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR,
is the overarching discipline that deals with getting the right
products and services to the right place, at the right time and cost, in order to satisfy customer
needs. It encompasses operations including: production; inventory; materials management;
purchasing; distribution and logistics. Any company, whether in the private or public sector, is
only as good as the weakest link in its supply chain. From large retail chains to government
departments, meeting profit and service delivery targets is influenced by the supply chain’s
performance and, how effectively and rapidly it can respond to unexpected change.
However, supply chain challenges are hampering public and private sectors’ efforts in multiple
areas. Part of the problem is failure to understand that supply chain dynamics lie at the heart
of many of the issues relating to service delivery. As a result, a Supply Chain Professional is
becoming an increasingly sought after resource.
SAPICS, through various initiatives, represents the interests of these professionals in the
global supply chain through:
Providing up-to-date, relevant supply chain and operations education across the African
continent. In so doing, SAPICS is making a meaningful contribution to addressing the skills
shortage on the continent necessary to its development and progress;
Growing membership by providing outstanding value, support and global representation;
Cultivating strong alliances with like-minded associations;
Facilitating the sharing of knowledge for the benefit of its members and the African Supply
Chain Management profession;
Since its foundation in 1966, SAPICS has become the leading provider of knowledge in Supply
Chain Management in southern Africa.
As a professional, knowledge-based association, that enables individuals and organisations
to improve business performance, SAPICS builds operations management excellence in
individuals and enterprises, through superior education and training; internationally recognised
certifications; comprehensive resources and a countrywide network of accomplished and
educated industry professionals. This network is ever expanding and now includes associates
in other African countries.
SAPICS membership
The SAPICS membership community is composed of individuals from a broad spectrum
of companies across southern Africa, including manufacturing; service; retail; wholesale;
motoring; mining; energy and transport. SAPICS members hold titles from Production Planner
to Director of National Supply Chain and Chief Financial Officer.
SAPICS education offering
SAPICS is the leading provider of high quality education programmes aimed at advancing
supply chain and operations management professionals’ ability to succeed in a changing
and increasingly competitive market-place. The SAPICS education offering is one of the most
comprehensive and is the perfect stepping stone to a future in the competitive world of
operations management.
SAPICS conference and exhibition
The leading event in Africa for Supply Chain Management Professionals, the Annual SAPICS
Conference and Exhibition, is the premier educational and networking event in Africa for
Supply Chain Management Professionals. The conference is designed to offer practical and
relevant information by providing delegates with excellent educational presentations, case
studies and interactive workshops.
SAPICS
Contact:
Heidi Lamb
Tel:
+27 (0) 11 023 6701 / 2 / 3 / 7
Email:
Web:
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LOOKING BACK
ON 2013
looking back on 2013
