SAPICS

Since 1966 SAPICS has worked to elevate, educate and empower the community of supply chain professionals in South Africa and across the continent.

SAPICS is registered in South Africa as a not-for-profit company. Its mandate is to ensure that any profits made are used towards the continual development and overall benefit of individuals and organisations in the Supply Chain Management profession.

https://www.sapics.org.za

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Clare Fincham

clare@sapics.org.za

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Event Details

SAPICS is launching an exciting competition open to 10-15 entries only from Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) operating within the supply chain sector in South Africa. This initiative aims to foster innovation, showcase emerging talent, and provide a platform for groundbreaking supply chain ideas. The competition also offers the potential for support from the SAPICS community in terms of sales and contracts.


Eligibility Criteria

  • Open to SMMEs with an annual turnover of less than R20 million.
  • Businesses must operate within the supply chain sector in South Africa.


Submission Requirements


  • Entrants must submit answers to these 3 sections in 300 words in each section.
  • Mission Statement: Clearly define the company's vision and purpose.
  • Unique Solution Offering: Describe products/services and how they contribute to the supply chain sector. Share business ideas and marketing plans
  • Business Impact: Explain how the business will be useful to the South African supply chain market


Please click on the Submit button below which will take you to a Register button. Click on that button to access the entry form

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Selection & Rewards


  • The panel of Judges will review the entries. They will select 3 finalists from the entries.
  • The top three finalists will be invited to attend the SAPICS Conference on Monday and Tuesday, 9-10 June 2025 at the Century City Conference Centre, Cape Town.
  • SAPICS will cover the costs of a return economy airflight to Cape Town from Johannesburg or Durban, one night accommodation in a single room at the Residence, Crystal Towers in Century City, Cape Town, on the 9th June 2025.
  • Finalists will be notified by the beginning of May to allow for planning.


  • Non-finalists will receive a SAPICS individual membership and may be invited to share their journey in a webinar or face-to-face session.


Competition Format at the Conference


  • Time Slot: 45 minutes at the end of the day on Tuesday 10th June 2025.
  • Presentation Format: Each finalist will have 15 minutes to pitch their concept. They may include videos and testimonials.


Judging & Audience Participation


A panel of judges will evaluate the finalists based on key criteria, including:

  • Impact on the Community: The positive effect of the business on society.
  • Economic Contribution: How the mission contributes to economic growth.
  • Sustainable Impact: The long-term viability and environmental/social sustainability of the business.


Prize

Each of the 3 finalists will receive a SAPICS SME membership. https://sapics.glueup.com/membership/18550/apply/


Next Steps

Interested participants should submit their entries before 25 April 2025 as per the guidelines.


Any questions? Please contact Clare Fincham โ€“ SAPICS marketing Manager โ€“ clare@sapics.org.za


We look forward to discovering South Africa's next groundbreaking supply chain innovations

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