Global professional supply chain body to launch in SA

SCNext, one of the fastest growing young professional supply chain communities in the world, is partnering with SAPICS to see the local chapter of the body launched in South Africa.

Created by and for young professionals, SCNext will help recruit and equip students for the working world. “It’s all about bridging the gap between what students learn in theory and the reality of the world of work, helping them to make a smooth transition,” says SCNext South Africa’s president, Ayanda Khumalo.

Based at SAPICS head office, SCNext will establish student societies at campuses across the country, organising both formal and informal gatherings where SAPICS mentors will address students on a variety of topics, from finding a job to guiding them in their career path.

“Members will also be exposed to what’s happening internationally as SCNext chapters in other countries host various events aimed at young professionals,” said Khumalo.

One such event will be the SAPICS SCNext student conference, to be held in March 2015 in Johannesburg, with smaller gatherings in Durban and Cape Town. The conference will create an opportunity for raising awareness about the career paths available in supply chain and operations management as company representatives meet face-to-face with students.