Supply chain officials are expected to convene in Cape Town in July, to discuss processes under immense pressure, due to geopolitical instability, trade wars, cost volatility, and increasing environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements.
This year’s 48th annual South African Production and Inventory Control Society South African Production and Inventory Control Society (SAPICS) Conference, will convene from 19 to 22 July 2026 at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town.
The gathering is themed “Legacy to Leadership: 60 Years of Connection, Collaboration and Transformation.”
Thato Moloi, SAPICS president, said “this year’s not to be missed event is more than just a conference. For six decades, SAPICS has connected and developed generations of supply chain professionals. In 2026, we’re not just remembering the past, we are shaping the future.”
SAPICS was founded in 1966, and has played a pivotal role in advancing supply chain management across South Africa and the continent, skipping, educating, professionals.
Moloi said partners are expected to attend, including global players- the United States based Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), the Demand Driven Institute (DDI), the Institute of Business Forecasting (IBF) and the International Supply Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA).
Picture: LinkedIn, Thato Moloi.