Supply-chain professionals meeting at the 2026 IFPSM World Summit in Akosombo have called for stronger regulation and closer coordination across the industry, the Ghana News Agency reported on 27 October.

Hosted by the Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management, Ghana, the summit examined technology, professional development and integrated approaches to managing supply networks. Participants linked stronger collaboration to Africa’s resource management and participation in regional and international trade.

CISCM President Richard Obeng Okrah emphasised cooperation across the supply-chain ecosystem, while IFPSM Secretary-General Marina Lindič highlighted continuous training to help practitioners manage increasingly complex supply systems.

Industry perspective — editorial: Clear specifications, shared delivery schedules and trained procurement teams are practical themes for businesses coordinating industrial supplies.