Beyond the Box

Global supply chains are being redefined - not just by disruption, but by how businesses choose to respond. In this special bonus episode of Beyond The Box, produced in collaboration with FT Longitude, we explore how companies are transforming supply chain challenges into strategic opportunities through technology, digitalisation, and smarter design.Joining the conversation are three expert voices at the forefront of supply chain transformation: 🎙️Maria Villablanca – CEO and Co-founder, Future Insights Network 🎙️Mourad Tamoud – Chief Supply Chain Officer, Schneider Electric 🎙️Kirsty O’Donohue – Global Head of Digital Customer Engagement, Maersk Together, we unpack: 🔵 How leading companies are using technology to build resilient, adaptive supply chains 🔵 The role of data, systems thinking, and end-to-end visibility in managing risk 🔵 Why a crisis is the ultimate catalyst for innovation and reinvention 🔵 How to shift from reactive logistics to long-term, value-driven strategy Whether you're navigating global logistics, modernising your supply chain, or rethinking your tech stack - this episode offers valuable, real-world insight from leaders shaping the future of supply chain strategy. Listen now to learn how to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s competitive edge.

The COVID-19 pandemic stretched supply chains beyond their limits with a perfect storm of lockdowns, stranded containers, backlogged ports, empty shelves, and record levels of consumer demand. In the aftermath of these unprecedented disruptions, supply chain diversification has accelerated and resilience is more important than ever. In this episode, we deep dive into what this has meant for links to Southeast Asia and China, and whether China can prevail as the world's factory.