FOREWORD Live for the Moment
Amidst acute supply chain disruption in the UK , the first Procurement and Supply Chain Live drew industry leaders together in London for invaluable in-person networking
“ It ’ s great to meet real people , in 3D , and to be able to have that exchange of ideas ”
SUPPLYCHAIN DIGITAL MAGAZINE IS PUBLISHED BY
NINIAN WILSON , GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN
DIRECTOR & CEO , VODAFONE
PROCUREMENT COMPANY
The past month has seen the UK become a microcosm of global supply chain disruption , with intermittent fuel shortages , a lack of HGV drivers to ferry goods about , and bottlenecked ports compounding prevailing pressures of COVID-19 and Brexit . It was a timely reminder of why the industry is vital to the global economy , as Procurement and Supply Chain Live , our first hybrid physical-digital event , drew industry leaders to London . Across three days , four stages and dozens of panels , keynotes and sessions , attendees gained exclusive insights from the industry ' s leading voices . They were even able to ask questions , catch up over lunch , and make new connections - a luxury in an era of hasty video calls . But the event was also an opportunity to celebrate the incredible , tireless work of supply chain and procurement leaders and executives at all levels . Hailed a success by attendees in London , and those joining virtually from around the world , Procurement and Supply Chain Live is set to become a tentpole in the industry ’ s calendar . As keynote speaker Ninian Wilson , Global Supply Chain Director & CEO , Vodafone Procurement Company said : “ It ’ s great to meet real people , in 3D , and to be able to have that exchange of ideas ”. Let ’ s not forget it .
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