First is supply chain resilience, a concern that spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic but remains critical. Companies need agile supply chains with multiple sources to navigate disruptions ranging from pandemics to geopolitical crises.
The second revolves around supply chain waste in all its forms.
Michael explains:“ Supply chains in general are long and they tend to be quite inefficient, producing waste across multiple geographies, particularly as global supply chains have taken hold. That waste represents cost and it’ s raising the pressure on organisations from a financial perspective.” Finally, Michael points to addressing greenhouse gas emissions and extended producer responsibility, with firms facing growing regulatory scrutiny in relation to their Scope 3 emissions and supply chain transparency.
56 May 2025