How to Avert Risk and Build Supply Chain Resilience in 2025
Geopolitical turbulence is continuing throughout 2025, meaning companies lacking resilient supply chains are fighting to simply survive.
Extreme weather resulting from climate change, tariff uncertainty and regional conflict have caused significant disruption to global trade – with little sign of respite on the way.
However, many of those organisations which have adopted emerging technologies and built resilience into their supply chains are thriving. Some of those more reluctant to act have suffered great losses.
The Risk & Resilience Forum will take place on Day 1 of Procurement & Supply Chain Live London 2025, with leaders representing Avetta, Mars, RS Group, Sedex and UK Finance taking to the stage.
To secure your tickets and hear from these supply chain specialists, click here.
Building resilient supply chains
Amid the current climate, it is simply imperative for companies to build resilient strategies into their supply chains in order to stay afloat throughout uncertainty and disruption.
Whether they're turning to technology to help create strategies or diversifying their supply chains, companies acting fast are already reaping rewards.
Sustainability initiatives have become integral to robust supply chains, while ensuring a positive impact on the planet and local communities.
Mars, the multinational confectionary and pet food manufacturer, has invested heavily in supply chain transformation this year, prioritising US-based manufacturing and embedding climate-smart agriculture into its food supply chains.
One of its latest ventures uses cacao gene-editing as a means to speed up cacao production and meet global chocolate demand.
By building supply chain resilience into their strategies, rather than treating it as an added bonus, companies are mitigating risk and navigating turbulence.
Implementing strategy
Supply chain resilience can be achieved via numerous means.
AI, for example, can be used to identify supply chain risks, such as predicting weather patterns or trade issues, as well as creating a range of solutions that businesses can integrate into their supply chains.
Avetta is an all-in-one contractor risk management platform, trusted by more than 130,0000 businesses around the world. The company blends supply chain risk awareness with a wealth of IT tools, helping companies navigate risk with confidence.
Global tech company Sedex specialises in data and insights as a provider of sustainable supply chain solutions, helping companies improve their ESG performance and build chains with a positive impact.
RS Group focuses on helping businesses with product and service solutions, building mutually beneficial connections between industrial customers and suppliers.
UK Finance provides key insights into financial risk management with a dedication to solving issues through collaboration and trust.
Exploring risk and resilience
At Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London 2025, you'll hear from five leaders providing valuable insights into how you can help your business avoid risk and build resilience into your supply chains.
Hear from:
- Mike Ford, Principal, HSE & Sustainability at Avetta
- Martine Hornseth, Sustainability Intelligence Strategist at Sedex
- Suki Banning, Manager, Procurement Business Partner at UK Finance
- Carolyn Park, Vice President of Supply Chain Optimisation at RS Group
- Sam de Frates, Vice President Procurement - Mars Wrigley Europe and Central Eurasia at Mars
About Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London 2025
Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE is returning to the Business Design Centre in London for its annual Global Summit.
This unmissable event is aimed at facilitating knowledge sharing and connections among the world's procurement and supply chain leaders.
Those attending can enjoy inspiring keynotes, engaging panels and exclusive workshops covering a diverse range of topics, including supply chain transformation, procurement technology, sustainability and ESG, AI, finance, logistics and supplier relationship management.
To secure your tickets, click here.
