MIT Global SCALE Network Webinar. Supply Chains in a Fractured World: Strategy Beyond Globalization

Geopolitics is no longer a background consideration for supply chains - it is a defining force shaping how they are designed, managed, and transformed. Rising trade tensions, shifting alliances, and evolving industrial policies are challenging long-held assumptions about globalisation and forcing organisations to rethink their operating models.

As part of the MIT Global SCALE Network, the UK Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (UK SCALE) Centre is pleased to highlight this upcoming webinar, Supply Chains in a Fractured World: Strategy Beyond Globalization. The session brings together leading academics and experts to explore how organisations are adapting to an increasingly complex and uncertain global environment.

The discussion will feature Dr Yasmine Sabri alongside an international panel including Dr Christopher Mejia Argueta, Dr Rafael de Miguel Gonzalez, Dr Gerardo Heckmann, and Professor Joachim Arts. Together, they will examine how geopolitical risk is reshaping sourcing strategies and network design, what “de-risking” means in operational and financial terms, and which capabilities distinguish organisations that successfully navigate volatility.

This webinar will provide a structured perspective on the shift from efficiency-led models towards more resilient, adaptive supply chains, offering practical insights for organisations seeking to balance risk, performance, and long-term competitiveness in a fractured global landscape.