Summary This interview explores the evolution of supply chain management in Africa, the challenges and opportunities in the region, and the importance of education and resilience in the industry. Guest Jenny shares her insights from 30 years of experience, highlighting the growth of the profession, infrastructure issues, and the role of events in knowledge sharing.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:53 Living in South Africa: Changes and Challenges01:42 Guest Background: From England to South Africa02:10 Journey to Africa and Starting AVEN02:47 Guest's Personal Interests and Travel Experiences03:59 Travel and Living in the US05:12 History and Growth of SAPICS06:08 Challenges in South Africa's Infrastructure07:16 Hosting Events in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges08:37 Virtual Events During COVID-1909:43 Global Challenges and Resilience in Africa10:45 Developing Supply Chain Talent in Africa12:15 Education in Supply Chain and Event Management14:23 Africa as a Leading Destination for Conferences15:53 Africa's World-Class Event Venues17:08 Sponsorship and Funding for Industry Events18:29 Balancing Revenue and Social Impact in Events19:43 Final Advice: Learning from Global Best Practices Surgere is the official sponsor of The Supply Chaney Podcast for 2026. Surgere’s singular focus is building AI-powered, frictionless supply chains that result in real time, end-to-end visibility with 99.9% accuracy for partners and customers.

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