We bring together thought leaders, industry experts, and practitioners to build capacity, share knowledge, and create lasting partnerships for a more resilient and sustainable supply chain future.
The Advanced Institute for Supply Chain Research (AISCR) is an independent nonprofit research and capacity-building organization advancing procurement and supply chain systems in Africa and emerging economies through applied research, workforce development, policy engagement, and strategic partnerships. AISCR is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with its African Regional Secretariat and founding operations based in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Originally established in 2019 at the University of South Africa (UNISA) as the African Institute for Supply Chain Research, AISCR adopted its current name in 2026 to reflect its expanded global mission and commitment to advancing research, education, innovation, and institutional capacity in procurement and supply chain management.
AISCR works with universities, governments, industry, and development partners to address procurement and supply chain challenges that limit economic growth, institutional performance, and workforce opportunities. Through evidence-based research, professional education, technical support, and collaborative partnerships, the institute promotes transparent, resilient, efficient, and inclusive supply chain systems.
Building capacity for a stronger supply chain ecosystem.
To be a premier global institute advancing procurement and supply chain excellence through cutting-edge research, transformative education, and impactful practice.
AISCR advances procurement and supply chain excellence by generating knowledge, developing leaders, and strengthening institutions through research, education and training, and strategic engagement. We promote professionalization, digital transformation, and evidence-based practice while empowering individuals, organizations, and communities to improve performance, build resilience, and create sustainable impact.
Generating evidence and insights for better decisions and institutional improvement.
Developing leaders, professionals, and future-ready supply chain talent.
Strengthening institutions through strategic engagement, knowledge exchange, advisory support, and impactful partnerships.
We act with honesty, transparency and accountability.
We pursue the highest standards in everything we do.
We achieve more through partnerships and teamwork.
We uphold respect, ethics and responsibility.
We embrace new ideas and practical solutions for lasting change.
We focus on outcomes that create value for people and communities.
President & CEO
Dear Colleagues and Partners, As we move through 2026, I am pleased to share the strong progress being made in the institutional development of the Advanced Institute for Supply Chain Research (AISCR). In a relatively short period, AISCR has transitioned from foundation to active implementation, advancing supply chain research, education, and practice across Africa and beyond.
Through our programs, partnerships and initiatives, we are building a more resilient and sustainable supply chain ecosystem across Africa and beyond.
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