Program
Day One: 16 September 2025 | 7th African Conference on Operations and Supply Chain Management; Stellenbosch, South Africa
08:00 - 09:00
Arrival and Registration
09:00 - 09:10
Welcome Remarks
Conference Chair and MC for Plenary: Prof Joubert van Eeden, Departmental Chair: Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University
Conference Chair and MC for Plenary: Prof Joubert van Eeden, Departmental Chair: Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University
9:10 - 9:20
Conference Ideation
Dr Andre Kreie, Managing Director, LEARN Logistics (Kühne Foundation)
Dr Andre Kreie, Managing Director, LEARN Logistics (Kühne Foundation)
9:20 - 09:30
Welcome Remarks from Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University Dignitary: Prof Sibusiso Moyo, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies
Stellenbosch University Dignitary: Prof. Wikus van Niekerk, Dean of the Engineering Faculty
Stellenbosch University Dignitary: Prof Sibusiso Moyo, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies
Stellenbosch University Dignitary: Prof. Wikus van Niekerk, Dean of the Engineering Faculty
09:30 - 10:15
Keynote 1:
Sustainable SC and Trade Facilitation
Werner van Rooyen, MD, Fresh Produce Exporters Forum, SA
Sustainable SC and Trade Facilitation
Werner van Rooyen, MD, Fresh Produce Exporters Forum, SA
10:15 - 11:00
Keynote 2:
Digitalisation
Nicolé Mey, Digitial and IT Executive, Unitrans, SA
Digitalisation
Nicolé Mey, Digitial and IT Executive, Unitrans, SA
11:00 - 11:15
Group Photograph Session
11:15 - 11:30
Coffee Break
Track 1
Sustainable SCs
Session Chair: Dr Makoena Sebatjane
Sustainable SCs
Session Chair: Dr Makoena Sebatjane
Track 2
Digitalisation
Session Chair: Dr Michelle Smit
Digitalisation
Session Chair: Dr Michelle Smit
Track 3
Trade
Session Chair: Dr Bonny Bagenda
Trade
Session Chair: Dr Bonny Bagenda
11:30 - 12:00
Presenting Author: Dr Olusegun Austine Taiwo
Initiatives for Green Logistics and CO2 Reduction: A Narrative Review
Initiatives for Green Logistics and CO2 Reduction: A Narrative Review
Presenting Author: Dr Anthony Wainaina Ndungu
Applications and potential of Industry 5.0 technologies in Logistics and Supply Chain
Applications and potential of Industry 5.0 technologies in Logistics and Supply Chain
Presenting Author: Ibrahim Korede Hassan
Bolstering agricultural export and intra-African Trade: Unlocking Nigeria’s economic opportunities through AFCFTA policy
Bolstering agricultural export and intra-African Trade: Unlocking Nigeria’s economic opportunities through AFCFTA policy
12:00 - 12:30
Presenting Author: Ulingeta Obadia Lebson Mbamba
Transforming Cold Chain Logistics: The Impact of Real-Time Internet of Things Sensor Network
Transforming Cold Chain Logistics: The Impact of Real-Time Internet of Things Sensor Network
Presenting Author: Enock Mwakalila
Exploring the Feasibility and Readiness of AI-Driven Predictive Supply Chain Twins for Informal Logistics Networks in Tanzania: A Deep Learning Perspective
Exploring the Feasibility and Readiness of AI-Driven Predictive Supply Chain Twins for Informal Logistics Networks in Tanzania: A Deep Learning Perspective
Presenting Author: Shuaibu Lawal
Leveraging Digital Trade and E-Commerce for Supply Chain Optimization in Nigeria Under African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
Leveraging Digital Trade and E-Commerce for Supply Chain Optimization in Nigeria Under African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch Break
Track 1
Sustainable SCs
Session Chair: Prof Charles Asenime
Sustainable SCs
Session Chair: Prof Charles Asenime
Track 2
Sustainable SCs
Session Chair: Dr Gerald Tinali
Sustainable SCs
Session Chair: Dr Gerald Tinali
Track 3
Trade
Session Chair: Prof Samuel Odewumi
Trade
Session Chair: Prof Samuel Odewumi
13:30 - 14:00
Presenting Author: Yusta Wilson Simwita
Title: The Nexus Between Sustainability Awareness, Behavior and Engagement among Supply Chain Graduates in Tanzania
Title: The Nexus Between Sustainability Awareness, Behavior and Engagement among Supply Chain Graduates in Tanzania
Presenting Author: Namagembe Sheila
Title: Workflife programs, networks and women engagement in decision making in the transport and logistics industry in Uganda
Title: Workflife programs, networks and women engagement in decision making in the transport and logistics industry in Uganda
Presenting Author: Hunga Victoria Opeyemi Senapon
Title: African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement: Possible Barriers and Strategic Policy Benefit Areas for Sustainable Economic Growth
Title: African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement: Possible Barriers and Strategic Policy Benefit Areas for Sustainable Economic Growth
14:00 - 14:30
Presenting Author: Yusuf Adedayo Lawal
Solar-Powered Cold Chains for Reducing Post-Harvest Losses in Sub-Saharan Africa
Solar-Powered Cold Chains for Reducing Post-Harvest Losses in Sub-Saharan Africa
Presenting Author: Makhosazana Ngwenya
Temperature and citrus quality in South African exports: A Systematic Review of historical data utilization in postharvest research
Temperature and citrus quality in South African exports: A Systematic Review of historical data utilization in postharvest research
Presenting Author: Sunday Stephen Ajemunigbohun
African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement: Geopolitical Risk Factors and Sustainable Insurance Industry Benefits
African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement: Geopolitical Risk Factors and Sustainable Insurance Industry Benefits
14:30 - 15:00
Presenting Author: Talitha Pretorius
Describing the Battery-Driven Electric Freight Vehicle Ecosystem Elements towards achieving Renewable Vehicle Transition
Describing the Battery-Driven Electric Freight Vehicle Ecosystem Elements towards achieving Renewable Vehicle Transition
Presenting Author: Zelalem Tilahun Mekonen
Developing a Conceptual Model for the Performance of Health Commodities LMIS in Public Health Facilities of the Amhara Region, Ethiopia: A Grounded Theory-Based Qualitative Study
Developing a Conceptual Model for the Performance of Health Commodities LMIS in Public Health Facilities of the Amhara Region, Ethiopia: A Grounded Theory-Based Qualitative Study
Presenting Author: Ejem Agwu Eejem
Logistics Infrastructure Models for Trade Improvement in Some Selected African Countries
Logistics Infrastructure Models for Trade Improvement in Some Selected African Countries
15:00 - 15:30
Coffee Break
Track 1
Sustainable SCs
Session Chair: Prof Sheila Namagembe
Sustainable SCs
Session Chair: Prof Sheila Namagembe
Track 2
Digitalisation
Session Chair: Dr Mia Mangaroo-Pillay
Digitalisation
Session Chair: Dr Mia Mangaroo-Pillay
Track 2
Trade
Session Chair: Mr Wolf-Christian Noske
Trade
Session Chair: Mr Wolf-Christian Noske
15:30 - 16:00
Presenting Author: Abdul Samed Muntaka
Cold Chain Logistics Capability and Agri-Food Product Quality Performance. The Role of Supply chain financing
Cold Chain Logistics Capability and Agri-Food Product Quality Performance. The Role of Supply chain financing
Presenting Author: Bezawit Negash Demissie
Algorithmic Bias in Digital Health Supply Chain Technologies: A Systematic Review
Algorithmic Bias in Digital Health Supply Chain Technologies: A Systematic Review
Presenting Author: Zellalem Tadesse Beyene (PhD)
Data Envelopment Analysis as a Method for Measuring Ethiopia's Dry Port Economic Sustainability
Data Envelopment Analysis as a Method for Measuring Ethiopia's Dry Port Economic Sustainability
16:00 - 16:30
Presenting Author: Raymond Kabadi Maguhwa
Circular Economy Practices and Technical efficiency: Advancing Sustainable Supply Chain Management in Maize Production in Tanzania
Circular Economy Practices and Technical efficiency: Advancing Sustainable Supply Chain Management in Maize Production in Tanzania
Presenting Author: Arebu Issa Bilal
Integrating Domain Knowledge and Machine Learning for Enhanced Demand Forecasting in Pharmaceutical Supply Chains in Ethiopia
Integrating Domain Knowledge and Machine Learning for Enhanced Demand Forecasting in Pharmaceutical Supply Chains in Ethiopia
Presenting Author: Isabella Izimba Kasiko
Logistics challenges and opportunities for trade in Africa under AfCFTA: Traders' perspective
Logistics challenges and opportunities for trade in Africa under AfCFTA: Traders' perspective
16:30 - 17:30
Campus Tour and Walk about
18:00
Dinner
Day Two: 17 September 2025 | 7th African Conference on Operations and Supply Chain Management; Stellenbosch, South Africa
08:30 - 09:00
Arrival and Registration
09:00 - 09:10
Welcome Remarks
Conference Chair and MC for Plenary: Prof Joubert van Eeden, Departmental Chair: Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University
Conference Chair and MC for Plenary: Prof Joubert van Eeden, Departmental Chair: Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University
09:10 - 09:45
Keynote 3:
National Logistics and Trade focus
Ian Bird, Business for South Africa Lead for the National Logistics Crisis Committee
National Logistics and Trade focus
Ian Bird, Business for South Africa Lead for the National Logistics Crisis Committee
09:45 - 11:10
Panel Discussion:
· Cobus Rossouw, former CTO of Imperial/DP World (Facilitator)· Vanya Jansen – Former National Distribution Manager for PEP Group
· Retief Gerber – CEO and Co-Founder of SpatialEdge
· Ian Bird – Business for South Africa Lead for the National Logistics Crisis Committee
11:10 - 11:30
Coffee Break
Track 1
Sustainable SCs
Session Chair: Dr Wilson Tusiime
Sustainable SCs
Session Chair: Dr Wilson Tusiime
Track 2
Digitalisation
Session Chair: Dr John Oredo
Digitalisation
Session Chair: Dr John Oredo
Track 3
Trade
Session Chair: Prof Samuel Odewumi
Trade
Session Chair: Prof Samuel Odewumi
11:30 - 12:00
Presenting Author: Tumsifu Elly Thomas
Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience Through Smallholder Farmers’ Capacity Building
Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience Through Smallholder Farmers’ Capacity Building
Presenting Author: Lusekelo Kasongwa
Voice Notes and Vendor Lists: Exploring the Role of Everyday Mobile Tools in Digitally Transforming Informal Logistics Networks in Urban Tanzania
Voice Notes and Vendor Lists: Exploring the Role of Everyday Mobile Tools in Digitally Transforming Informal Logistics Networks in Urban Tanzania
Presenting Author: Olateju, Olawale Ibrahim
The Role of Digital Trade Platforms in Enhancing Trade Efficiency under AfCFTA
The Role of Digital Trade Platforms in Enhancing Trade Efficiency under AfCFTA
12:00 - 12:30
Presenting Author: Patrick Christopher Singogo
Assessing the Role of Public Awareness Dimensions in the Adoption of Green Energy Transportation in Tanzania: Perceived Implications for Climate Change Benefits
Assessing the Role of Public Awareness Dimensions in the Adoption of Green Energy Transportation in Tanzania: Perceived Implications for Climate Change Benefits
Presenting Author: Dr Nancy K. Mogikoyo - Marika
External Factors affecting extended Enterprise Resource Planning System usage in the Supply Chains of Business Firms in Kenya’s Manufacturing Industry
External Factors affecting extended Enterprise Resource Planning System usage in the Supply Chains of Business Firms in Kenya’s Manufacturing Industry
Presenting Author: Giwa Olayiwola
Evaluating the Resilience of Nigeria’s Logistics and Supply Chain within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
Evaluating the Resilience of Nigeria’s Logistics and Supply Chain within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch Break
Track 1
Sustainable SCs
Session Chair: Prof N Iraki
Sustainable SCs
Session Chair: Prof N Iraki
Track 2
Digitalisation
Session Chair: Dr Michelle Smit
Digitalisation
Session Chair: Dr Michelle Smit
Track 3
Trade
Session Chair: Mr Dawit Teshome
Trade
Session Chair: Mr Dawit Teshome
13:30 - 14:00
Presenting Author: Oguntimehin Adetoyese Olubunmi
Food Supply Chain Bottlenecks and Economic Implications on Retailers in Selected Food Markets in Metropolitan Lagos, Nigeria
Food Supply Chain Bottlenecks and Economic Implications on Retailers in Selected Food Markets in Metropolitan Lagos, Nigeria
Presenting Author: Mwai, Lawrence Karue
The Future of Logistics and Supply Chain in Africa: Leveraging Digital Technologies for Sustainability
The Future of Logistics and Supply Chain in Africa: Leveraging Digital Technologies for Sustainability
Presenting Author: Abadi Afera Gugusa
Simulation Driven Comprehensive Performance Analysis of Cold Chain Logistics for Export Flowers in Emerging Economies: Insights from Ethiopia Floriculture Industry
Simulation Driven Comprehensive Performance Analysis of Cold Chain Logistics for Export Flowers in Emerging Economies: Insights from Ethiopia Floriculture Industry
14:00 - 14:30
Presenting Author: Beatrice Nyakeishiki
Combating the environmental cost of traffic congestion through public transportation. Perspectives from a developing country.
Combating the environmental cost of traffic congestion through public transportation. Perspectives from a developing country.
Presenting Author: Selela Shadrack Mwakalila
From Paper to Phone: Evaluating the Impact of Low-Tech Digital Platforms on Supply Chain Efficiency Among Small-Scale Traders in Tanzania
From Paper to Phone: Evaluating the Impact of Low-Tech Digital Platforms on Supply Chain Efficiency Among Small-Scale Traders in Tanzania
Presenting Author: Hanim Twalib
Supply Chain Integration and SSCPS: The role of digital capabilities
Supply Chain Integration and SSCPS: The role of digital capabilities
14:30 - 15:00
Presenting Author: Faith Nabwile Barasa
Enhancing Supply Chain Sustainability Through Continuous Improvement Initiatives: A Case Study of the Packaging Industry in Kenya
Enhancing Supply Chain Sustainability Through Continuous Improvement Initiatives: A Case Study of the Packaging Industry in Kenya
Presenting Author: Samuel Temitope Adekunle
Application of Machine Learning Techniques in Traffic Management: A Case Study of the Mile-2 Badagry Highway, Lagos, Nigeria
Application of Machine Learning Techniques in Traffic Management: A Case Study of the Mile-2 Badagry Highway, Lagos, Nigeria
Presenting Author: Tusiime Wilson
Environmental Sustainability in Third-party Logistics in Africa: The Nexus of Information Technology Adoption and Ware Housing Practices
Environmental Sustainability in Third-party Logistics in Africa: The Nexus of Information Technology Adoption and Ware Housing Practices
15:00 -15:30
Coffee Break
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Track 2
Digitalisation
Session Chair: Dr Mia Mangaroo-Pillay
Digitalisation
Session Chair: Dr Mia Mangaroo-Pillay
Track 3
Trade
Session Chair: Dr Bonny Bagenda
Trade
Session Chair: Dr Bonny Bagenda
15:30 - 16:00
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Presenting Author: Mwase Ali
The Role of Digital Tools in Building Resilient Supply Chains in the Face of Disruptions: A Systematic Literature Review
The Role of Digital Tools in Building Resilient Supply Chains in the Face of Disruptions: A Systematic Literature Review
Presenting Author: Prof. Charles Asenime
Envisioning Logistics and Regional Integration Through A Well-Connected Rail Infrastructure in West Africa
Envisioning Logistics and Regional Integration Through A Well-Connected Rail Infrastructure in West Africa
16:00 - 16:30
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Presenting Author: Dr Peter Munyao Kiilu
The adoption of digital payment in Kenya: Risks and challenges in logistics and supply chain managemen for SMEs in Nairobi
The adoption of digital payment in Kenya: Risks and challenges in logistics and supply chain managemen for SMEs in Nairobi
Presenting Author: Beatrice Muthini Mbinya
Customs Efficiency and Trade Facilitation under AfCFTA: Streamlining Logistics in Kenya and South Africa
Customs Efficiency and Trade Facilitation under AfCFTA: Streamlining Logistics in Kenya and South Africa
16:30 - 17:00
Closing Remarks
17:00 - 17:30
Bus transfer to event location
17:30 - 21:00
Gala Dinner & Conference Awards
Day Three: 18 September 2025 | 7th African Conference on Operations and Supply Chain Management; Stellenbosch, South Africa
08:30 - 09:30
Travel to Site visits
09:30 - 12:00
Site visits
12:00 - 13:00
Travel to hotel
Leisure time
Travel to airport as scheduled