HELLO AND WELCOME to the first Supply Chain Digital of 2017 .

Make sure you keep your diary up to date with the biggest and most important supply chain events of H1 by taking a look at our Top 10 .

We have a special diary feature from the frontline of a medical camp in South Sudan , written by Anup Ravi , Supply Logistics Manager for Medicins Sans Frontiers . The camp has swelled to more than 100,000 people seeking crucial medical aid and supplies , and Ravi is the man responsible for what is a unique and extraordinary logistical challenge .

From the extraordinary to the everyday supply chain decision making , our profile on CIPS explains how the organisation offers support and guidance to CPOs around the world . We take a look at the organisation ’ s history and what it offers today . John O ’ Hanlon asks what lies in store for the supply chain of one of the biggest household names in media .

Also featured this month is Victoria University and BraunAbility . I hope you enjoy the read . As ever please continue the debate at @ SupplyChainD .

Editor tom . wadlow @ bizclikmedia . com

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