Thought Leadership Webinar- Building the Talent Pipeline: Skills, Careers & Leadership for Future Supply Chains

Thought Leadership Webinar

 Building the Talent Pipeline: Skills, Careers & Leadership for Future Supply Chains

Date: Thursday, 6 August 2026
Location: Online (Zoom)
Cost: Free (Registration Required)

The future of supply chains depends on the talent we develop today.

Rapid advances in digital technologies, artificial intelligence, automation, sustainability, and geopolitical change are transforming the way organizations procure, produce, transport, and deliver goods and services. As supply chains become more interconnected and complex, organizations are seeking professionals with the technical expertise, leadership capability, and strategic mindset needed to navigate an increasingly dynamic global environment. Despite growing demand for supply chain professionals, many organizations continue to face significant talent shortages. Across Africa and other emerging economies, employers often struggle to recruit graduates with industry-ready skills, while limited career pathways and insufficient investment in professional development continue to widen the gap between education and employment. To address these challenges, AISCR is bringing together leading academics, industry executives, and leadership practitioners for a thought-provoking webinar on developing the next generation of procurement and supply chain professionals.

About the Webinar

This executive webinar will explore practical strategies for strengthening the supply chain talent pipeline through collaboration between universities, employers, governments, and professional institutions. Participants will gain valuable insights into the future skills required by employers, approaches to bridging the gap between academic learning and workplace expectations, and leadership practices that build resilient, high-performing supply chain teams. Whether you are an executive, procurement or supply chain professional, educator, policymaker, student, or early-career practitioner, this session will provide practical ideas for developing the skills, careers, and leadership capabilities needed for the supply chains of tomorrow.

What You Will Learn

Participants will gain practical insights into:

• Future-ready skills shaping procurement and supply chain management.
• The impact of digital transformation, analytics, AI, and sustainability on workforce development.
• Strategies for bridging the gap between academic education and industry requirements.
• Building structured career pathways for young professionals and emerging leaders.
• Developing resilient, agile, and high-performing procurement and supply chain teams.
• Strengthening collaboration between industry, academia, government, and professional organizations to build sustainable talent pipelines.

 Featured Speakers

Prof. Jan Meyer

Professor of Project and Supply Chain Management | Consultant

Prof. Meyer will discuss the future of supply chain talent, examining the competencies, capabilities, and leadership attributes required to succeed in an increasingly digital, interconnected, and rapidly changing global economy.

Nkanyezi Luthuli

Team Lead: Group Procurement | Glencore Ferroalloys Division

Drawing on extensive industry experience, Nkanyezi Luthuli will share practical perspectives on employer expectations, workforce readiness, and strategies for closing the gap between higher education and industry needs.

Ademola Bello

Chief Strategic Initiatives Officer and President | Amsult Integrated Solutions Ltd., Nigeria

Ademola Bello will explore leadership development in procurement and supply chain management, highlighting how organizations can build resilient teams, develop future leaders, and create high-performing supply chain functions.

Hosted by Margaret Ngari

Regional Supply Chain Director – East Africa | World Vision International
Certified ICF Coach | Executive Leadership, SME & Career Development Coach

Margaret Ngari will facilitate the discussion, bringing together diverse perspectives from academia, industry, and leadership development to explore practical solutions for strengthening the supply chain profession.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is designed for:

• Procurement and supply chain professionals
• Logistics, operations, and manufacturing managers
• Business leaders and executives
• HR and workforce development professionals
• University faculty and students
• Government officials and policymakers
• Young professionals and recent graduates
• Professional bodies and development organizations

 Webinar Details

Topic: Building the Talent Pipeline: Skills, Careers & Leadership for Future Supply Chains

Date: Thursday, 6 August 2026

Time:

• 3:00 PM South Africa Standard Time (SAST)
• 2:00 PM West Africa Time (WAT)
• 8:00 AM Eastern Time (ET)
• 7:00 AM Central Time (CT)

Platform: Zoom

Registration Fee: Free (Registration is compulsory)

Participants will receive:

• Certificate of Participation
• Complimentary Executive Report

 Register Today

Join supply chain leaders, academics, industry practitioners, policymakers, and emerging professionals for an engaging discussion on how we can build the skills, careers, and leadership needed to strengthen the supply chains of the future.

Register today and become part of the conversation shaping the next generation of supply chain talent.

Register Now!