Leaders discuss the future of global supply chains
The geopolitical conflict and cyber security were highlighted as the most important threats to international supply chains in the United Kingdom on 22The second abbreviation The annual discussion of the global consulting of the supply and logistical services series, Scala, last week.
On June 5, 2025, more than 150 specialists in the supply chain and logistics chain met, along with puzzles such as Jordan Ryvita and Tangle Teezer, to discuss whether the time has come to change the global supply chain strategies amid the constantly advanced geopolitical, economic and environmental views.
The discussion included direct public polls, which discovered that more than a third (37 %) of respondents witnessed the security and geopolitical conflict as the biggest threat to international supply chains in the United Kingdom in the next five years. This was followed by 33 % of electronic attacks. However, the poll also indicated that the globalized supply chains are unlikely to go anywhere any time soon, with more than half (51 %) of the respondents remain committed to global design and operations and 38 % effectively budget between global and regional suppliers.
Meanwhile, 71 % of the respondents have agreed that the current scene of the global supply chain is going through a transition, and develops towards more regional hybrid models. The vast majority (94 %) of the respondents believed that the current commercial tariff war will enhance relations between European and Asian countries.
This shed light on a group of relevant views, and the discussion witnessed four humanitarian experts from the world of manufacturing, global logistics and academic circles taking the theater and raising their issues – or against – globalized supply chains.
Tiger Wang, head of China -based Ocean Business Group, has opened the co -chair of Scala China, the discussion by reaffirming the value of global supply chains. He expressed that despite the recent turmoil, the globalized supply chains here remain – with reference to their importance in economic development in developing countries, for example. Tiger called for the effects of supply and diverse manufacturing along with a larger dialogue between politicians to reduce tensions and enhance more resilience.
Jennifer Samili, head of customer supplies and logistics services at Jordan Dorst Revita, continued to recognize the increasing complexity of global supply chains today, citing Britain from the European Union, pandemic, and geopolitical instability as major disturbances. It called for diversification of products, strong logistical partnerships, and cooperation in industry to help move in a growing and increasingly complex world.
Kirsty Lantos, COO in Tangle Teezer, expressed that although market dynamics and consumer awareness about the origin of the product, the global supply chain in Tangle Teazer continues to provide a strategic value, with the benefits that currently outperform the risks.
Finally, Professor John Maners Bell, founder of the Future Supply Series Foundation and author of the book ” The death of globalization, He claimed that globalization had reached its climax. He warned that the high dependence on the UK on the transmission abroad has made it especially vulnerable to turmoil and highlighted that automation and digital technologies will be the key to empowerment near adulthood and re -delivery.
Chris Chloez, Executive Director of Scala and the head of the discussion: Commenting:
“The discussion of this year highlighted the development of the global scene of the supply chain and the importance of adapting to companies.
“The committee explored a set of views, from a strong call for the continuation of globalization to calls for more regional flexibility and its proximity through investing in automation techniques. It was clear that although globalization is no longer prior, it is no longer the only path forward. The stage, instead of comprehensive rejection of global supply chains, despite the complex landscapes that reveal those around us.
“The broader and long -term challenges have also been raised, such as the urgent need to bring more young people to this sector. In the end, the construction of flexible supply chains and the preparation in the future is not only related to where we deal with us; it relates to rethinking how to design, manage and lead them in an increasingly complex world.”
The event, which was held at the Coventry Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center, was proudly backed by APTEAN, Cile (UK), Culina Group, DHL, GXO, Infios, Iron Mountain and XPO.
