African Institute for Supply Chain Research (AISCR) established in 2018 is a dedicated non-profit, research institute that conducts cutting edge research on supply chain management to support continental wide sustainable development and inclusive growth. The motivation for the establishment of the institute is due to the fact that globally, research into supply chain has received great interest across industry, government and the research community. However, it remains under-researched and at the moment, only few universities in continent have supply chain degrees. Also, the strategic role of SCM within organisations and the continent requires specific focus and elevation. It is therefore critical to create an institute of knowledge and excellence for SCM that will be beneficial to SCM professionals, government and organisations.