Supply chains can drive innovation and scale up sustainable solutions to address environmental challenges! This was the sentiment shared by a team of Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) students and their professor, Dr. Yousef Abu Nahleh, as they presented their used cooking oil (UCO) recycling
A Circular and Sustainable Biofuel Supply Chain
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) presently has a significant reliance on the oil and gas industries which generate sizable amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions. However, the UAE is also dedicated to the goal of being a global leader in sustainable development, and promoting
Saudi Arabia’s Supply Chain Competition: Logithon 2023 Recap
The Saudi Arabia Logithon 2023 competition finished at the end of October, and what a remarkable journey it was for the contestants! From the initial week of intensive SCM Globe training in September to the final round, this competition, which aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, has truly
Logithon 2023: Nurturing Saudi Arabia’s Supply Chain Talent
In the ever-changing global economy, Saudi Arabia is at a crucial point in its journey, working towards its Vision 2030 plan. This plan aims to help the nation reach its full potential by diversifying its economy, reducing its reliance on oil, and fostering prosperity through innovation and global
Supply Chain Sustainability Reporting: Empowering Change
In today's business landscape, sustainability has become a crucial factor for success. The concept of sustainability as we know it today first gained prominence with the United Nations Brundtland Report, in 1987. The report defined sustainability as “development that meets the needs of the present
The Transformative Power of AI in Supply Chain Management
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in supply chain management builds on a rich history, dating back to the 1950s when the idea of AI started taking shape, and Alan Turing introduced the Turing Test, as a way to measure machine intelligence. Today, with the advent of powerful large language models (LLMs)
African Supply Chains: Challenges; Opportunities; and Strategies for Success
Guest post by: Obinabo Tochukwu Tabansi, Lagos, Nigeria. Africa is home to the next major world economy, and African supply chains will make that possible. Despite the impact of the recent pandemic, Africa's economy is doing better than expected. According to the African Development Bank (AFDB),
Highlights from the Morocco Competition 2023
This blog post is a continuation of our previous post -- "Morocco Competition 2023: Fostering Supply Chain Talent". After weeks of intense preparation and training, the SCM Globe Morocco Competition 2023 concluded with resounding success. The event, organized in collaboration with the ENSA