The New Normal: Building Resilient Supply Chains in a World of Constant Disruption

The world has seen massive change over the last five years. Climate change, geopolitical conflicts, a global pandemic and shifting alliances have all impacted supply chains in all aspects. Midway through 2025, the year has already faced a myriad of challenges that have significantly impacted supply chains and logistics.

In this episode of Beyond the Box, we explore how disruption is no longer the exception - it’s the environment we operate in. But with the right strategies, tools, and mindset, supply chains can do more than survive - they can operate, grow, and thrive. Hosted by Philip Lewin and Nichole Allem, the episode features insights from James Hookham, Director of the Global Shippers Forum, and Zera Zheng, Global Head of Business Resilience Consulting at Maersk. The episode explores how businesses can build resilient, future-ready supply chains in the face of ongoing geopolitical shifts, regulatory changes, and climate-related risks.

Together, they address:

• Why “compound disruption” is the new normal - and how to prepare for it
• How trade policy, tariffs, and weather events are reshaping global logistics
• The power of scenario planning and early risk visibility
• How data and digitalisation are unlocking smarter, faster decision-making
• Why resilience is becoming a key competitive advantage in global trade

Whether you're in logistics, customs, trade operations, or supply chain risk management, this episode offers practical insight into navigating today’s fast-changing global trade environment.

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