Program
Day One: 22nd September 2026 | 8th African Conference on Operations and Supply Chain Management (ACOSCM), Arusha, Tanzania
08:30 - 09:00
Arrival and Registration
Plenary Session: Day 1
09:00 - 09:10
Welcome Remarks
Conference Chair: Prof. Hawa Tundui,, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Mzumbe University
Conference Chair: Prof. Hawa Tundui,, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Mzumbe University
09:10 - 9:25
Welcome Remarks from Kühne Foundation & Conference Ideation
Dr Andre Kreie, Managing Director, LEARN Logistics by Kühne Foundation & Dr Niklas Wilmking, Managing Director, Kühne Foundation
Dr Andre Kreie, Managing Director, LEARN Logistics by Kühne Foundation & Dr Niklas Wilmking, Managing Director, Kühne Foundation
09:25 - 09:30
Welcome Remarks from Mzumbe University
Mzumbe University Dignitary: Prof. William John Mwegoha, Vice Chancellor, Mzumbe University
Mzumbe University Dignitary: Prof. William John Mwegoha, Vice Chancellor, Mzumbe University
09:35 - 10:00
Keynote 1:
Supply Chain Solutions in East Africa
Sebastien Barth, Cluster Director, Africa Global Logistics (AGL) Tanzania
Supply Chain Solutions in East Africa
Sebastien Barth, Cluster Director, Africa Global Logistics (AGL) Tanzania
10:00 - 10:15
Keynote 2:
Opening Remarks from the Ministry of Transport - Tanzania
Guest of Honor: Hon. Prof. Makame Mnyaa Mbarawa, Minister of Transport, Tanzania
Opening Remarks from the Ministry of Transport - Tanzania
Guest of Honor: Hon. Prof. Makame Mnyaa Mbarawa, Minister of Transport, Tanzania
10:15- 10:30
Group Photograph Session
10:15 - 10:30
Coffee Break
Paper Session 1
11:00 - 11:30
Track 1
(Mt Meru Conference Center)
Sub-Theme 1:
AI & Digital Transformation
Session Chair:
Dr. Michelle Smit
Presenting Author:
Sunday Babatunde
AI-Enabled Disruption Prediction in African Agribusiness Supply Chains: A Hybrid CNN–LSTM Conceptual Framework and Simulation Analysis for Resilient Operations
(Mt Meru Conference Center)
Sub-Theme 1:
AI & Digital Transformation
Session Chair:
Dr. Michelle Smit
Presenting Author:
Sunday Babatunde
AI-Enabled Disruption Prediction in African Agribusiness Supply Chains: A Hybrid CNN–LSTM Conceptual Framework and Simulation Analysis for Resilient Operations
Track 2
(Faru Conference Room)
Sub-Theme 2:
Robust & Inclusive SC
Session Chair:
Dr. Bonny Bagenda
Presenting Author:
Deus Shatta
Supply Chain Safety Management Pressures and Sustainability Performance: Evidence from the Transport and Logistics Sector in Tanzania
(Faru Conference Room)
Sub-Theme 2:
Robust & Inclusive SC
Session Chair:
Dr. Bonny Bagenda
Presenting Author:
Deus Shatta
Supply Chain Safety Management Pressures and Sustainability Performance: Evidence from the Transport and Logistics Sector in Tanzania
Track 3
(Duluti Conference Room)
Sub-Theme 3a:
Sustainable SC – Health Supply Chains
Session Chair:
Prof. Teferi Fenta
Presenting Author:
Gladness Salema
Governance mechanisms, compliance, and inventory data quality in public health supply chains
(Duluti Conference Room)
Sub-Theme 3a:
Sustainable SC – Health Supply Chains
Session Chair:
Prof. Teferi Fenta
Presenting Author:
Gladness Salema
Governance mechanisms, compliance, and inventory data quality in public health supply chains
Track 4
(Twiga Conference Room)
Sub-Theme 3b:
Sustainable SC – Agri-food & Green Transport
Session Chair:
Prof. Gabriel Komba
Presenting Author:
Makhosazana Ngwenya
A Systems Engineering Framework for Quantifying Cost-Of-Quality Losses and Prioritising Resilience-Building Interventions in Citrus Exports
(Twiga Conference Room)
Sub-Theme 3b:
Sustainable SC – Agri-food & Green Transport
Session Chair:
Prof. Gabriel Komba
Presenting Author:
Makhosazana Ngwenya
A Systems Engineering Framework for Quantifying Cost-Of-Quality Losses and Prioritising Resilience-Building Interventions in Citrus Exports
11:30 - 12:00
Presenting Author:
Usman Abbas
Emerging Technologies, Sustainability and Logistics Resilience in the Development of Inclusive Supply Chains: A Study of Nigeria
Usman Abbas
Emerging Technologies, Sustainability and Logistics Resilience in the Development of Inclusive Supply Chains: A Study of Nigeria
Presenting Author:
Nabiira Nantongo
Examining the interplay of economic, social, and operational dynamics influencing the driving patterns of boda boda riders in Kampala
Nabiira Nantongo
Examining the interplay of economic, social, and operational dynamics influencing the driving patterns of boda boda riders in Kampala
Presenting Author:
Justin Asende
The Last Mile of Health Information: How Message Quality and Source Credibility Drive Consumer Compliance
Justin Asende
The Last Mile of Health Information: How Message Quality and Source Credibility Drive Consumer Compliance
Presenting Author:
Isaac Akurugu Apiike
A Service-Dominant Logic Perspective on Agricultural Crowdfunding and Supply Chain Resilience: The Role of FinTech and Value Co-creation
Isaac Akurugu Apiike
A Service-Dominant Logic Perspective on Agricultural Crowdfunding and Supply Chain Resilience: The Role of FinTech and Value Co-creation
12:00 - 12:30
Presenting Author:
Herbert Maali
Artificial Intelligence Adoption and Supply Chain Flexibility in Manufacturing Firms in Uganda: The Mediating Role of Supply Chain Structures
Herbert Maali
Artificial Intelligence Adoption and Supply Chain Flexibility in Manufacturing Firms in Uganda: The Mediating Role of Supply Chain Structures
Presenting Author:
Beatrice Nyakeishiki
Supply Chain Resilience on the Northern Corridor of East Africa: Investigation of Corridor Congestion Dynamics, Structural Capacity, and Adaptive Capacity under China's Zero-Tariff Regime
Beatrice Nyakeishiki
Supply Chain Resilience on the Northern Corridor of East Africa: Investigation of Corridor Congestion Dynamics, Structural Capacity, and Adaptive Capacity under China's Zero-Tariff Regime
Presenting Author:
Abdul Muntaka
Linking Operational Risk Capability, Supply Chain Innovative Practices, and Cost Performance in the Pharmaceutical Industry of Emerging Economies, Post-COVID-19
Abdul Muntaka
Linking Operational Risk Capability, Supply Chain Innovative Practices, and Cost Performance in the Pharmaceutical Industry of Emerging Economies, Post-COVID-19
Presenting Author:
David Rwehikiza
Determinants of Information Asymmetry Among Youth Farmers in Tanzania's Maize Supply Chains
David Rwehikiza
Determinants of Information Asymmetry Among Youth Farmers in Tanzania's Maize Supply Chains
12:30 - 13:00
Presenting Author:
Lawrence Karue Mwai
Digital Transformation and Resilient Last Mile Delivery Logistics: A Case of Supply Chains in Nairobi City, Kenya
Lawrence Karue Mwai
Digital Transformation and Resilient Last Mile Delivery Logistics: A Case of Supply Chains in Nairobi City, Kenya
Presenting Author:
Rasheed Olawale Azeez
AfCFTA and the Challenge of Protecting Truck Drivers from Infectious Diseases in Cross-Border Supply Chain: An Agent-Based Simulation Analysis
Rasheed Olawale Azeez
AfCFTA and the Challenge of Protecting Truck Drivers from Infectious Diseases in Cross-Border Supply Chain: An Agent-Based Simulation Analysis
Presenting Author:
Alfred Sallwa
Key Drivers and Impact Pathways of Supply Chain Integration: Implications for Adolescents and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health (AYSRH) Commodity Availability
Alfred Sallwa
Key Drivers and Impact Pathways of Supply Chain Integration: Implications for Adolescents and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health (AYSRH) Commodity Availability
Presenting Author:
Saidu Bala Musa
Employee Resilience Capabilities and Green Supply Chain Practices in Nigeria's Renewable Energy SMEs: A Qualitative Study
Saidu Bala Musa
Employee Resilience Capabilities and Green Supply Chain Practices in Nigeria's Renewable Energy SMEs: A Qualitative Study
13:00 - 13:30
Presenting Author:
Alex Muhuni
Beyond Compliance: Driving Road Maintenance Supply Chain Resilience Through Robust Technical and Performance Auditing
Alex Muhuni
Beyond Compliance: Driving Road Maintenance Supply Chain Resilience Through Robust Technical and Performance Auditing
Presenting Author:
Anthony Kiyala
Coopetition Under Constraint: How Informal-Formal Logistics Partnerships Build Crisis Resilience in Uganda's 3PL Sector
Anthony Kiyala
Coopetition Under Constraint: How Informal-Formal Logistics Partnerships Build Crisis Resilience in Uganda's 3PL Sector
Presenting Author:
Birhanu Demeke Workeneh
Barriers, Facilitators, and Coping Mechanisms to Accessing Essential Antidiabetic Medicines in Conflict-Affected Eastern Amhara, Ethiopia: Multi-Stakeholder Perspectives
Birhanu Demeke Workeneh
Barriers, Facilitators, and Coping Mechanisms to Accessing Essential Antidiabetic Medicines in Conflict-Affected Eastern Amhara, Ethiopia: Multi-Stakeholder Perspectives
Presenting Author:
Faith Cheptoo
Assessment of Factors Influencing Food Waste in Kenya's Online Grocery Delivery Systems: Implications for Online Delivery Supply Chains
Faith Cheptoo
Assessment of Factors Influencing Food Waste in Kenya's Online Grocery Delivery Systems: Implications for Online Delivery Supply Chains
13:00 - 14:30
Lunch Break
Plenary Session 2: Day 1
14:30 - 14:45
Keynote 2:
Logistics and Supply Chain Resilience in the Age of Digital Transformation Dr. Gladness Salema – Member of Parliament - East African Legislative Assembly
Logistics and Supply Chain Resilience in the Age of Digital Transformation Dr. Gladness Salema – Member of Parliament - East African Legislative Assembly
14:45 - 15:00
Keynote 3:
Towards Inclusive Supply Chains in Africa Dr. Mwajuma Hamza – Executive Director, Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce (TWCC)
Towards Inclusive Supply Chains in Africa Dr. Mwajuma Hamza – Executive Director, Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce (TWCC)
15:00 - 16:00
Panel Discussion:
Strategies for Developing Resilient, Inclusive, and Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chains in Africa
Mr. David Ndelwa – Group CEO, SIMBA Logistics
Ms. Mwajuma Hamza – Acting Executive Director, Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce (TWCC)
Dr. Gladness Salema – Member of Parliament - East African Legislative Assembly
Prof. Sheila Namagembe - Dean of the Faculty of Procurement and Logistics Management, Makerere University Business School (MUBS)
Prof Ben Matellini – Associate Professor, School of Engineering and Built Environment
Strategies for Developing Resilient, Inclusive, and Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chains in Africa
Mr. David Ndelwa – Group CEO, SIMBA Logistics
Ms. Mwajuma Hamza – Acting Executive Director, Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce (TWCC)
Dr. Gladness Salema – Member of Parliament - East African Legislative Assembly
Prof. Sheila Namagembe - Dean of the Faculty of Procurement and Logistics Management, Makerere University Business School (MUBS)
Prof Ben Matellini – Associate Professor, School of Engineering and Built Environment
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16:00 - 17:00
Evening Networking
17:00 - 18:00
Bus transfer to event location
18:00 - 20:00
Gala Dinner
Day Two: 23rd September 2026 | 8th African Conference on Operations and Supply Chain Management (ACOSCM), Arusha, Tanzania
Paper Session 2 - Themed Parallel Sessions
08:30 - 08:50
Arrival and Registration
08:30 - 08:50
Recap of Day 1
(Mt Meru Conference Center) 9:20 - 09:30
Track 1
(Mt Meru Conference Center)
Sub-Theme 1:
AI & Digital Transformation
Session Chair:
Prof. XN Iraki
Presenting Author:
Matthew Kalubanga
The Influences of Information Communication Technology Usage, Logistics Process Standardization, Logistics Process Integration and Organizational Empowerment on Logistics Performance
(Mt Meru Conference Center)
Sub-Theme 1:
AI & Digital Transformation
Session Chair:
Prof. XN Iraki
Presenting Author:
Matthew Kalubanga
The Influences of Information Communication Technology Usage, Logistics Process Standardization, Logistics Process Integration and Organizational Empowerment on Logistics Performance
Track 2
(Faru Conference Room)
Sub-Theme 2:
Robust & Inclusive Supply Chains
Session Chair:
Dr. Adrian Barongo
Presenting Author:
Taiwo Austine Olusegun
Transport Safety Risk Perception and Its Influence on Supply Chain Reliability in Nigeria: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach
(Faru Conference Room)
Sub-Theme 2:
Robust & Inclusive Supply Chains
Session Chair:
Dr. Adrian Barongo
Presenting Author:
Taiwo Austine Olusegun
Transport Safety Risk Perception and Its Influence on Supply Chain Reliability in Nigeria: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach
Track 3
(Duluti Conference Room)
Sub-Theme 3a:
Sustainable SC – Health Supply Chains
Session Chair:
Prof. Ogochukwu Ugboma
Presenting Author:
Jacquline Mutta
Inter-organizational Governance Mechanisms and Healthcare Supply Chain Resilience in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
(Duluti Conference Room)
Sub-Theme 3a:
Sustainable SC – Health Supply Chains
Session Chair:
Prof. Ogochukwu Ugboma
Presenting Author:
Jacquline Mutta
Inter-organizational Governance Mechanisms and Healthcare Supply Chain Resilience in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Track 4
(Twiga Conference Room)
Sub-Theme 4:
Sustainable SC – Agri-food & Green Transport
Session Chair:
Dr. Theresia Dominic
Presenting Author:
Lilian Chineye Okafor
Unveiling the Impact of Green and Sustainable Supply Chain Practices in Decarbonizing the Transport Sector in Sub-Sahara Africa: A Comparative Review
(Twiga Conference Room)
Sub-Theme 4:
Sustainable SC – Agri-food & Green Transport
Session Chair:
Dr. Theresia Dominic
Presenting Author:
Lilian Chineye Okafor
Unveiling the Impact of Green and Sustainable Supply Chain Practices in Decarbonizing the Transport Sector in Sub-Sahara Africa: A Comparative Review
09:30 - 10:00
Presenting Author:
Gideon Abako
Artificial Intelligence Framework for Strengthening National Health Supply Chain Infrastructure in Uganda
Gideon Abako
Artificial Intelligence Framework for Strengthening National Health Supply Chain Infrastructure in Uganda
Presenting Author:
Joseph Kimani
Strengthening Resilience and Inclusivity in Kenya's Cross-Border Freight Supply Chains: Evidence from a Pilot Study of Trade Flows, Trade Costs, and Border Operations of the Northern Corridor across OSBPs and Ports in East Africa
Joseph Kimani
Strengthening Resilience and Inclusivity in Kenya's Cross-Border Freight Supply Chains: Evidence from a Pilot Study of Trade Flows, Trade Costs, and Border Operations of the Northern Corridor across OSBPs and Ports in East Africa
Presenting Author:
Mercy Ibrahim Boyis
Why Sustainability Stalls: An Exploration of Sustainability Practices in Public Health Supply Chains
Mercy Ibrahim Boyis
Why Sustainability Stalls: An Exploration of Sustainability Practices in Public Health Supply Chains
Presenting Author:
Lede Solomon Ikpoh
Sustainable Project Management Practices and Green Supply Chain Resilience within Pharmaceutical Firms in Lagos, Nigeria
Lede Solomon Ikpoh
Sustainable Project Management Practices and Green Supply Chain Resilience within Pharmaceutical Firms in Lagos, Nigeria
10:00 - 10:30
Presenting Author:
Isabella Izimba Kasiko
Assessing Perceptions and Awareness of Smart Mobility in Smart Cities Among University Students
Isabella Izimba Kasiko
Assessing Perceptions and Awareness of Smart Mobility in Smart Cities Among University Students
Presenting Author:
Sebi Hussein
Building Resilient and Inclusive Manufacturing Supply Chains through Human Capital and Innovation: Evidence from Uganda's West Nile Sub-Region
Sebi Hussein
Building Resilient and Inclusive Manufacturing Supply Chains through Human Capital and Innovation: Evidence from Uganda's West Nile Sub-Region
Presenting Author:
Mary Willbard Mushi
Technology Use and Pharmaceuticals Quantification Accuracy in Public Healthcare Facilities in Morogoro: A Moderated Analysis Using Absorptive Capacity Theory
Mary Willbard Mushi
Technology Use and Pharmaceuticals Quantification Accuracy in Public Healthcare Facilities in Morogoro: A Moderated Analysis Using Absorptive Capacity Theory
Presenting Author:
David Antwi
Informal Transport Systems, Food Losses, and Women's Financial Strain: The Moderating Role of Human Capital Development in Perishable Agri-Food Markets
David Antwi
Informal Transport Systems, Food Losses, and Women's Financial Strain: The Moderating Role of Human Capital Development in Perishable Agri-Food Markets
11:30 - 11:00
Presenting Author:
Ehinmonorin Gbenga Johnson
Digital Inclusion and Supply Chain Resilience Among Agripreneurs in Lagos, Nigeria
Ehinmonorin Gbenga Johnson
Digital Inclusion and Supply Chain Resilience Among Agripreneurs in Lagos, Nigeria
Presenting Author:
Gabriel Simiyu
“Boda Boda” Riders Transition to Electric Motorbikes in Nairobi County, Kenya
Gabriel Simiyu
“Boda Boda” Riders Transition to Electric Motorbikes in Nairobi County, Kenya
Presenting Author:
Christy Bisiriyu
Strengthening Health Supply Chain Resilience in Africa: A Framework for Risk Management, Crisis Preparedness, and Inclusive Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration
Christy Bisiriyu
Strengthening Health Supply Chain Resilience in Africa: A Framework for Risk Management, Crisis Preparedness, and Inclusive Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration
Presenting Author:
Tesfay Kelali Gidey
Developing a Green Logistics Framework for Ethiopia's Floriculture Sector Under European Union Sustainability Regulations
Tesfay Kelali Gidey
Developing a Green Logistics Framework for Ethiopia's Floriculture Sector Under European Union Sustainability Regulations
11:00 - 11:30
Coffe Break
Plenary Session
Higher (LSCM) Education in Africa: Adapting to a Changing Landscape
Moderator: Dr. Frederik Pfretzschner, Program Manager, LEARN Logistics
Venue: Mt Meru Conference Center
Higher (LSCM) Education in Africa: Adapting to a Changing Landscape
Moderator: Dr. Frederik Pfretzschner, Program Manager, LEARN Logistics
Venue: Mt Meru Conference Center
11:30 - 12:15
Artificial Intelligence Transformation Pathways in LSCM Education
Presenting Author: Dr. Dominic Essuman, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
Presenting Author: Dr. Dominic Essuman, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
12:15 - 13:00
Future Learning and Teaching Modes in Higher Logistics and Supply Chain Management Education
Presenting Author: Dr. Ronald Kwena, University of Kigali
Presenting Author: Dr. Ronald Kwena, University of Kigali
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch Break
14:00 - 16:15
Track 1
(Mt Meru Conference Center)
Focus Group Discussion:
Future Learning and Teaching Modes in Higher Logistics and Supply Chain Management Education
Attendance as per name badge
(Mt Meru Conference Center)
Focus Group Discussion:
Future Learning and Teaching Modes in Higher Logistics and Supply Chain Management Education
Attendance as per name badge
Track 2
(Faru Conference Room & Duluti Conference Room)
Focus Group Discussion:
Artificial Intelligence Transformation Pathways in LSCM Education
Attendance as per name badge
(Faru Conference Room & Duluti Conference Room)
Focus Group Discussion:
Artificial Intelligence Transformation Pathways in LSCM Education
Attendance as per name badge
Track 3
(Twiga Conference Room)
PhD Elevator Pitch with Prof. Joachim Schaefer
Participation by invite only
(Twiga Conference Room)
PhD Elevator Pitch with Prof. Joachim Schaefer
Participation by invite only
16:15 - 16:25
Closing Remarks
(In each FGD room)
(In each FGD room)
16:25 - 17:00
Evening Coffee and Networking
17:00 - 20:00
Conference Awards and Social Dinner