The August 2026 edition of the AISCR–Desiderio Consultants Africa Supply Chain & Energy Bulletin is out

Africa's supply chains are undergoing a fundamental transformation: from efficiency-driven models toward adaptive systems built for resilience in an increasingly uncertain global economy. The key message of this edition is simple: resilient supply chains are not those that avoid disruption, but those that can adapt, reorganise, innovate, and recover when disruption occurs. The main thematic areas discussed are the following: 1) Resilience through adaptation: How diversification, localisation, alternative sourcing, and flexible logistics are strengthening African supply chains; 2) Local capabilities as strategic assets: Lessons from Burundi’s agricultural sourcing and Egypt’s recycling ecosystem show how existing capabilities can reduce import dependence and strengthen industrial resilience; 3) AI, logistics & regional integration: How artificial intelligence, multimodal transport, and emerging logistics hubs are reshaping African supply chains, and what infrastructure is needed to unlock their potential; 4) From analysis to action: Practical insights for policymakers, businesses, investors, researchers, and supply-chain professionals seeking to build more resilient, competitive, and future-ready African supply chains. The August Bulletin brings together expert analysis, real-world cases, and strategic perspectives on the forces reshaping Africa’s supply chains and energy systems.