German Language Version

Cumulative disruptions have exposed the profound interdependencies and inherent vulnerabilities in today’s over-globalised supply chains.

The three colossal ‘Black Swan’ events of recent years – Covid-19, Suez Canal closure and the ongoing crisis in Ukraine – are being supplemented with numerous economic challenges. Ever increasing costs in Asia, geopolitical tensions and concerns about China's economy are further de-stabilising supply chains.

Every company must now be actively re-thinking their supply chain ecosystem, with a view to diversification and reconfiguration over the medium term, which will inevitably lead to greater simplification, regionalisation and localisation.

Business leaders would do well to focus on three strategic priorities for their supply chain agenda...