Program
Day One: 17 September 2024 | 6th African Conference on Operations and Supply Chain Management; Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
08:00 - 09:00
Arrival and Registration
09:00 - 09:10
Welcome Remarks
Prof. Denny Cho: Founder of GTS and Logistics Institute of Central Asia
Prof. Denny Cho: Founder of GTS and Logistics Institute of Central Asia
9:10 - 9:30
Conference Ideation
Dr Andre Kreie: Managing Director, LEARN Logistics (Kühne Foundation)
Dr Andre Kreie: Managing Director, LEARN Logistics (Kühne Foundation)
9:30 - 09:40
Keynote
Ms. Ainura Usenbekova: Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic
DDDD Ms. Ainura Usenbekova: Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic
09:40 - 09:50
Keynote
Mr. Temir Sariev: President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Mr. Temir Sariev: President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry
09:50 - 10:10
Group Photograph Session
10:10 - 10:40
Coffee Break
Track 1
Examining supply chain resilience and sustainability in agriculture, healthcare and energy supply chains
Session Chair: Dr. Joachim Schäfer
Examining supply chain resilience and sustainability in agriculture, healthcare and energy supply chains
Session Chair: Dr. Joachim Schäfer
Track 2
Exploring the potential of Circular Economy in Logistics and Supply Chain Management for business sustainability
Session Chair: Dr. Wilson Tusiime
Exploring the potential of Circular Economy in Logistics and Supply Chain Management for business sustainability
Session Chair: Dr. Wilson Tusiime
Track 3
Exploring the role of digitalization in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Session Chair: Dr. Ogochukwu Ugboma
Exploring the role of digitalization in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Session Chair: Dr. Ogochukwu Ugboma
10:40 - 11:10
Arebu Bilal, Umit Bititci and Teferi Fenta (Ethiopia):
Effective Supply Chain Strategies in Addressing Demand and Supply Uncertainty: A Case Study of Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Services
Effective Supply Chain Strategies in Addressing Demand and Supply Uncertainty: A Case Study of Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Services
Ibraheem Abdul-Azeez, Dimeji Sonde and Temitope Okunlola (Nigeria):
Decarbonizing Logistics Operations for Resilient and Climate-Smart Industrialization in Nigeria: a conceptual discourse
Decarbonizing Logistics Operations for Resilient and Climate-Smart Industrialization in Nigeria: a conceptual discourse
Mohamed Semkunde (Tanzania):
Exploring Digitalization’s Role in Logistics and Supply Chain Management: A Case of Agro-Processing SMEs in Kahama and Msalala Districts in Tanzania
Exploring Digitalization’s Role in Logistics and Supply Chain Management: A Case of Agro-Processing SMEs in Kahama and Msalala Districts in Tanzania
11:10 - 11:40
Farida Nakayima, Joseph Ntayi and Sheila Namagembe (Uganda):
Supply Chain Integration and Supply Chain Performance: Evidence from the Food Processing Sector
Supply Chain Integration and Supply Chain Performance: Evidence from the Food Processing Sector
Juma James Masele (Tanzania):
Embracing Sustainable Supply Chains (SSC) Practices in the manufacturing sector in developing countries: A paradigm shifts from sustainability-performance to sustainability-practice approach
Embracing Sustainable Supply Chains (SSC) Practices in the manufacturing sector in developing countries: A paradigm shifts from sustainability-performance to sustainability-practice approach
Angela Mboma, Fredy Kilima and Alban Mchopa (Tanzania):
Ownership of Mobile Phone and Farmer’s Participation in Maize Market in Tanzania. The effect of common covariates
Ownership of Mobile Phone and Farmer’s Participation in Maize Market in Tanzania. The effect of common covariates
11:40 - 12:10
Isaac Akurugu Apike, Kwame Mireku, Abdul Samed Muntaka, David Antwi and Matilda Kokui Owusu-Bio (Ghana):
Achieving operational flexibility and capability in food systems; the roles of financing mechanisms
Achieving operational flexibility and capability in food systems; the roles of financing mechanisms
Rosemary Deogratias Mubezi and Musa Nkuba Shelembi (Germany/Tanzania):
Actors’ business interactions and sustainability of smallholder organic agri-food supply chains in developing economies
Actors’ business interactions and sustainability of smallholder organic agri-food supply chains in developing economies
Collins Muddie and Joseph Onyango (Kenya):
The Influence of Customers’ Last Mile Delivery Experience on the Adoption of E-Commerce in Kenya
The Influence of Customers’ Last Mile Delivery Experience on the Adoption of E-Commerce in Kenya
12:10 - 12:30
Plenary
The Future of Logistics Networks with sub-Saharan Africa: Embracing the Potential
Angelica Coll
The Future of Logistics Networks with sub-Saharan Africa: Embracing the Potential
Angelica Coll
12:30 - 14:00
Lunch Break
14:00 - 14:30
Henry Mollel and Andrew Mwansele (Tanzania):
Evaluation of Supply Chain Technologies for Enhancing Vaccine Stock Management in Selected Health Facilities across Mainland Tanzania
Evaluation of Supply Chain Technologies for Enhancing Vaccine Stock Management in Selected Health Facilities across Mainland Tanzania
Mary Aming'A (Kenya):
Radicalizing Anthropogenic Circularity Science to Promote Sustainability Among Manufacturing Supply Chains: Qualitative Insights from an Emerging Economy
Radicalizing Anthropogenic Circularity Science to Promote Sustainability Among Manufacturing Supply Chains: Qualitative Insights from an Emerging Economy
Membwana Kombo (Tanzania):
Challenges of Implementing New Technologies in Logistic Industries - A Case of Alistair Group Logistic Company- Tanzania
Challenges of Implementing New Technologies in Logistic Industries - A Case of Alistair Group Logistic Company- Tanzania
14:30 - 15:00
Joel Asaju, Abiri Oluwatosin, Remi Aworemi and Boye Ayantoyinbo Nigeria):
Optimizing Transport Infrastructure Development for Enhanced Agricultural Market Accessibility in Peripheral Regions of Rwanda
Optimizing Transport Infrastructure Development for Enhanced Agricultural Market Accessibility in Peripheral Regions of Rwanda
Tumsifu Thomas (Tanzania):
Green Innovation Adoption in Tanzanian Manufacturing: Fostering Social and Environmental Responsibility within the Circular Economy
Green Innovation Adoption in Tanzanian Manufacturing: Fostering Social and Environmental Responsibility within the Circular Economy
Beatrice Mbinya and Kefa Simiyu (Kenya):
Regulatory Shocks, Fintech, Social Connections, and Performance of Non-Agricultural Enterprises in Kenya
Regulatory Shocks, Fintech, Social Connections, and Performance of Non-Agricultural Enterprises in Kenya
15:00 - 15:30
Coffee Break
15:30 - 16:00
George Kalikwani, Bonny Bagenda and Wilson Tusiime (Uganda):
Assessing the resilience of healthcare supply chains. A Case of Vaccine Supply Chains in Uganda
Assessing the resilience of healthcare supply chains. A Case of Vaccine Supply Chains in Uganda
Abdul Muntaka, Isaac Apike, Caleb Anane-Adjei and David Antwi (Ghana):
When does Reverse Logistics Influence Sustainability Performance? A Resource Based View Perspective of Lean Thinking
When does Reverse Logistics Influence Sustainability Performance? A Resource Based View Perspective of Lean Thinking
Azida Aisha Moya (Uganda):
The Mediating Role of Supply Chain Traceability in Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience in Agro-Food Processing Firms in a Developing Country
The Mediating Role of Supply Chain Traceability in Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience in Agro-Food Processing Firms in a Developing Country
16:00 - 16:30
Edward Makoye, Sarah M. Clavery and Augustino Tille (Tanzania):
Bouncing with natural and man-made disruptions along Lake Victoria Coastline: Strategies for resilience and sustainability of fisheries supply chains in Tanzania
Bouncing with natural and man-made disruptions along Lake Victoria Coastline: Strategies for resilience and sustainability of fisheries supply chains in Tanzania
Gladness Salema and Tusiime Wilson (Tanzania):
Factors contributing to medicines expiry in public health facilities
Factors contributing to medicines expiry in public health facilities
Olubusola Olugbake, Foluke Ayeni, Abdul-Azeez Forson and Samuel Odewunmi (Nigeria):
Logistics Service Quality of Online Shopping and Consumer Satisfaction in Lagos, Nigeria
Logistics Service Quality of Online Shopping and Consumer Satisfaction in Lagos, Nigeria
16:30 - 17:00
Bus transfer to event location
17:00
Dinner and entertainment
Mr. Nurlan Abdyrazakov: Vice President of the AYU Holding Association
Mr. Nurlan Abdyrazakov: Vice President of the AYU Holding Association
Day Two: 18 September 2024 | 6th African Conference on Operations and Supply Chain Management; Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
08:00 - 09:00
Arrival and Registration
09:00 - 10:00
Keynote
Simon Nadeem Panel discussion: Simon Nadeem, Friedel Sehlleier, Samuel Odewumi, Ogochukwu Ugboma
Simon Nadeem Panel discussion: Simon Nadeem, Friedel Sehlleier, Samuel Odewumi, Ogochukwu Ugboma
Track 1
Examining supply chain resilience and sustainability in agriculture, healthcare and energy supply chains
Session Chair: Thomas Zink
Examining supply chain resilience and sustainability in agriculture, healthcare and energy supply chains
Session Chair: Thomas Zink
Track 2
Exploring the potential of Circular Economy in Logistics and Supply Chain Management for business sustainability
Session Chair: Dr. Ramatu Abdulkadir
Exploring the potential of Circular Economy in Logistics and Supply Chain Management for business sustainability
Session Chair: Dr. Ramatu Abdulkadir
Track 3
Exploring the role of digitalization in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Session Chair: Angelica Coll
Exploring the role of digitalization in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Session Chair: Angelica Coll
10:00 - 10:30
Yusta Simwita and Gelard Tinali Paga (Tanzania):
Systematic Assessment of Simulation Modelling Approaches on Measuring Resilience in Healthcare Processes
Systematic Assessment of Simulation Modelling Approaches on Measuring Resilience in Healthcare Processes
Asnakech Abate Kebede and Dr. Matiwos Ensermu Jaleta (Ethiopia):
Practice, Challenges and Drivers of Reverse Logistics Management in Pharmaceutical Manufacturers in Ethiopia
Practice, Challenges and Drivers of Reverse Logistics Management in Pharmaceutical Manufacturers in Ethiopia
Gituro Wainaina (Kenya):
Digitization and Safety of Public Transport: A Case Study of Road Traffic Crashes in Nairobi
Digitization and Safety of Public Transport: A Case Study of Road Traffic Crashes in Nairobi
10:30 - 11:00
Rashidah Nampijja and Bonny Bagenda (Uganda):
Sustainable Urban Transport Practices in Africa. A systematic literature review.
Sustainable Urban Transport Practices in Africa. A systematic literature review.
Elbethel Alemaw and Bezawit Demisse (Ethiopia):
Assessment of Donated Medications and their Use in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital: Promoting Green Health and Circular Economy
Assessment of Donated Medications and their Use in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital: Promoting Green Health and Circular Economy
Herbert Maali (Uganda):
Data Analytics, Transportation Cost and Supply Chain Performance. A Case of Maize Supply Chain in Uganda
Data Analytics, Transportation Cost and Supply Chain Performance. A Case of Maize Supply Chain in Uganda
11:00 - 11:30
Coffee Break
11:30 - 12:00
Lilian Mogikoyo and Wycliffe Motende (Kenya):
Supply Chain Risk Management Strategies, Remanufacturing Operations, Logistics Automation and Supply Chain Resiliance in Kenya’s Health Sector
Supply Chain Risk Management Strategies, Remanufacturing Operations, Logistics Automation and Supply Chain Resiliance in Kenya’s Health Sector
Abiola Fagbenro, Olufunke Grace Akinmolayan and Agboga Silas Ehismen (Nigeria):
Sustainable Energy Alternative for Logistics Operation in Lagos
Sustainable Energy Alternative for Logistics Operation in Lagos
Dare Odumade, Ogochukwu Ugboma, Ejem A. Ejem, Charles Asenime and Azuka Okeke (Nigeria):
Optimizing Pharmaceutical Traceability in the Healthcare Supply Chain in Nigeria
Optimizing Pharmaceutical Traceability in the Healthcare Supply Chain in Nigeria
12:00 - 12:30
Victoria Opeyemi Hunga, Sunday Stephen Ajemunigbohun and Ibrahim Korede Hassan (Nigeria):
Risk Management Techniques as a Sustainable Tool for Healthcare Supply Chain Resilience: Evidence from Public Healthcare Workers in Lagos State
Risk Management Techniques as a Sustainable Tool for Healthcare Supply Chain Resilience: Evidence from Public Healthcare Workers in Lagos State
Adetoyese Oguntimehin, Ibraheem Abdul-Azeez and Samuel Odewumi (Nigeria):
Driving a research agenda for resilient last mile logistics of perishable agricultural products: A Systematic Literature Review
Driving a research agenda for resilient last mile logistics of perishable agricultural products: A Systematic Literature Review
Ndirangu Ngujiri and Anthony Kamau (Kenya):
The Role of Digitalization Process in Logistics and Supply Chain Management in Africa
The Role of Digitalization Process in Logistics and Supply Chain Management in Africa
12:30 - 14:00
Lunch Break
14:00 - 14:30
Closing remarks and Conference awards
14:30 - 17:00
Excursion
End of 6th ACOSCM