How can you build a supply chain that is fit for an increasingly fragmented world?
Geopolitical tensions, shortages of critical raw materials, digital dependencies and cyber threats are making supply chains more vulnerable than ever. In the white paper Resilient by Design – Networked Supply Chains Fit for a Fractured World we explore why organisations must move beyond optimising for efficiency and start designing supply chains for resilience.
The paper examines three critical areas of exposure:
- Dependence on strategic materials and global trade routes.
- Reliance on digital infrastructure and AI governed outside Europe.
- Growing operational risks such as cyber attacks, data manipulation and vulnerabilities across supplier ecosystems.
Rather than advocating simple reshoring or shorter supply chains, the paper argues that true resilience comes from building intelligent, connected networks. Organisations need visibility into their dependencies, governance over critical infrastructure, and the ability to adapt quickly when suppliers, systems or trade routes are disrupted. Connected data, digital twins, AI and human expertise all play a vital role in creating this capability.
From visibility to resilience
This paper provides practical guidance on where to begin; from mapping critical suppliers and digital dependencies to connecting supply chain data and determining which systems require sovereign governance. The central message is clear: you cannot manage what you cannot see and you cannot act on what you have not yet mapped.