2. Harnessing Big Data Analytics for Supply Chain Optimization: A Pathway to Enhanced Decision-Making and Efficiency 3. Assessing the Interplay Between Critical Success Factors for Supply Chain Analytics and Operational Performance in a Data-Driven Era 4. The Impact of Prescriptive Analytics on Strategic Supply Chain Decision-Making: A Model for Performance Improvement 5. Ethical Considerations in Supply Chain Analytics 6. Data Privacy, Security, and Compliance in Supply Chain Analytics 7. A Literature Review on Supply Chain Analytics in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities 8. Exploring the Role of Augmented Reality in Enhancing Supply Chain Visibility and Operational Efficiency 9. A Systematic Literature Review of the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Transportation 10. The Dynamic Interplay Between Diagnostic Analysis and Strategic Supply Chain Analytics: A Systematic Literature Review 11. Blockchain in Supply Chain Management: Applications and Adoption Barriers 12. Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in Africa: Lessons from the African Continental Free Trade Area 13. Strategic Supply Chain Analytics: A Conclusion