BusinessDay organises July SME Clinic on supply chain management for small businesses
As Nigerian businesses continue to contend with rising operating costs, logistics bottlenecks and persistent disruptions across local and global markets, BusinessDay has announced the July edition of its SME Clinic webinar series, with a focus on helping small and medium-sized enterprises strengthen their supply chain operations.
As Nigerian businesses continue to contend with rising operating costs, logistics bottlenecks and persistent disruptions across local and global markets, BusinessDay has announced the July edition of its SME Clinic webinar series, with a focus on helping small and medium-sized enterprises strengthen their supply chain operations.
The virtual session, scheduled for Thursday, July 30th 2026, at 12:30 p.m. (WAT), will examine the theme, “Supply Chain Management for SMEs – Best Practice.” The webinar will be streamed live on the BusinessDayTV YouTube Channel and will bring together industry professionals with practical experience across logistics, e-commerce and procurement to discuss strategies that can help businesses improve efficiency, reduce waste and build more resilient operations.
For many Nigerian SMEs, supply chain management has become more than a back-office function. It is increasingly central to profitability, customer satisfaction and business continuity. Delays in sourcing raw materials, rising transportation costs, inventory losses and fluctuating exchange rates have combined to place additional pressure on businesses already operating in a challenging economic environment.
While larger organisations often have the resources to absorb these shocks, smaller businesses are frequently left to manage the consequences with limited capital, lean workforces and fragmented supplier networks. Industry analysts have repeatedly pointed to inefficient supply chains as one of the factors affecting the competitiveness and growth of many SMEs, particularly those involved in manufacturing, retail, agriculture and distribution.
It is against this backdrop that the June’s edition of BusinessDay’s SME Clinic will discuss practical solutions around supply chain planning, procurement, inventory management, logistics coordination and operational efficiency. The webinar is expected to provide business owners with information that can be applied immediately within their organisations, regardless of size or sector.
Speaking ahead of the webinar, Linda Ochugbua, Digital Advert Manager at BusinessDay, said the objective of the SME Clinic is to respond to the everyday challenges confronting entrepreneurs by connecting them with professionals who understand the realities of running businesses in Nigeria.
“Supply chain issues affect almost every business, whether you’re producing goods, selling online or managing distribution,” Ochugbua said. “Many entrepreneurs understand their products and markets, but still struggle with inventory planning, supplier relationships and delivery timelines. This edition of the SME Clinic is designed to have practical conversations around those challenges and share approaches that business owners can adapt to improve their operations.”
She added that BusinessDay remains committed to creating platforms where entrepreneurs can learn from practitioners with first-hand industry experience rather than relying solely on theory.
The webinar will feature Morolayo Igeleke, Country Marketing Manager at United Parcel Service (UPS); Richmond Carlos Otu, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Jumia Nigeria (NYSE); and Obinna Eric Nwodo, Co-Founder of YSCP Nigeria. The discussion will be moderated by Deborah Ezeh, Broadcast Journalist at BusinessDay Television.
Since its introduction, the SME Clinic has served as one of BusinessDay’s knowledge-sharing platforms for entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals seeking practical guidance on key areas affecting enterprise growth. Previous editions have explored issues ranging from access to finance and business expansion to regulatory compliance and other critical aspects of running a successful business.
The July edition expands that conversation by turning attention to supply chain management, an area that has gained increasing importance as businesses adapt to changing consumer behaviour, digital commerce and evolving market conditions.
With SMEs accounting for a significant share of employment and economic activity in Nigeria, strengthening operational capacity remains essential to improving business resilience and long-term growth. Better supply chain practices can help businesses reduce costs, improve product availability, minimise disruptions and strengthen relationships with customers and suppliers.
BusinessDay said the webinar is intended for entrepreneurs, business owners, operations managers, procurement professionals, logistics practitioners, start-up founders and anyone interested in improving the efficiency of business operations.
Participation is open to members of the public, as with previous editions, attendees will have the opportunity to learn from experienced industry professionals and engage with discussions centred on practical business solutions.
Those interested in participating or making sponsorship enquiries can obtain further information through BusinessDay’s digital team.
