Meeting the Young Professionals and Students of SAPICS

The strength of any profession can be found in the engagement and enthusiasm of its newest recruits – and supply chain is no exception! And with the world adjusting to virtual events and networking, bringing them together and building communities of interest is easier and more sustainable than ever.Jenny Froome is the Chief Operating Officer at SAPICS, the professional body for Supply Chain Management in South Africa. She is joined for this conversation by Kholofelo Mabila, Data Analyst with the People Shop, Lubinda Lubinda, a pharmacy student at Eden University, and Zethu Dlamini Duty Manager Administration with Worldwide Flight Services. They represent the Young Professionals and Student Conference hosted by SAPICS earlier this year.In this session with host Scott Luton, they share their inspirations and professional aspirations:• Some of the technology gaps and challenges that exist in South Africa• How supply chain knowledge and experience contribute unique value to each industry• The importance of active mentorship in each person’s professional journeyAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- Undermanaged Spend Categories: How GPOs Can Help Mitigate Your Risks: https://bit.ly/3SM5WeKThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/meeting-young-professionals-students-sapics-1019