Podcast with Toby Maier and His article in Finance Maga

 

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🎙️ Key Insights on Supply Chain Leadership Across Africa

In a recent episode of Supply Chain Now, Toby Maier shares powerful insights on the evolving supply chain landscape across Africa and the Middle East.

Here are the major takeaways:

🌍 Shifting Global Trade Routes
Geopolitical changes and trade realignments are positioning Africa and the Middle East as increasingly strategic logistics hubs.

🚛 Infrastructure & Connectivity Matter
Resilient supply chains require investment in transport networks, customs modernization, digital systems, and reliable last-mile delivery — especially in diverse African markets.

💊 Healthcare & Life Sciences Focus
Ensuring medicines and vaccines reach underserved communities is a critical priority, requiring temperature-controlled logistics and specialized distribution networks.

💰 Long-Term Investment Commitment
Through DHL, significant investment is being directed toward strengthening end-to-end supply chain capabilities in the region.

🌱 Sustainability as Strategy
Electrification, sustainable aviation fuel, and greener logistics models are no longer optional — they are central to future-ready supply chains.

👥 Local Talent & Leadership Development
Building resilient supply chains in Africa depends on developing local expertise, empowering leaders, and creating long-term career pathways.

🔎 Bottom Line:
Africa is not just a growth market — it is becoming a strategic pillar in global supply chains. Leadership, innovation, and sustainable investment will define the next decade.

#SupplyChain #Leadership #Africa #Logistics #Sustainability #GlobalTrade

An interesting journey in 'The Finance ' magazine.  From CFO to CEO. Changing world scene and priorities. 

Budgets once was a serious yard stick but now is only a rough guidence. Earlier internal factors determined it, but now its more influenced by external factors. Firms are looking at options like Block chains to  swift in international transactions. 

CEO in the football team is the striker, CFO is the defence or goalkeeper.