09/05/2025
🌍 Successful Seminar at SCLG Technical Workshop:
Decoding the New Normal – Recalibrating Supply Chains amidst Trade Wars & Geopolitical Conflicts
On 21st August 2025 in Dubai, on behalf of Prudence Business School LLC, I had the privilege of presenting at an interactive Technical Workshop hosted by the Supply Chain & Logistics Group (SCLG). The session brought together global supply chain leaders, risk managers, and industry professionals to unpack the challenges of today’s volatile trade environment.
🔎 Key Themes Covered:
We explored how businesses can navigate a world shaped by trade wars, tariff escalations, and geopolitical conflicts, emphasizing that no organization—large or small—is immune. Discussions focused on:
Top 4 Global Supply Chain Risks
1. Force Majeure, Hardship & Contract Frustration
2. Cost Volatility & Inflation
3. Supply Chain Disruptions
4. Compliance Complexity & Regulatory Risk
Strategic Risk Management Recommendations:
✔️ Review and update Force Majeure & Hardship clauses in contracts
✔️ Optimize Incoterms® and payment terms to avoid costly disputes
✔️ Implement end-to-end supply chain mapping for resilience and visibility
✔️ Strengthen insurance protections against political, cyber, and disruption risks
đź’ˇ Takeaways for Industry Leaders:
Global trade has surpassed USD 33 trillion, but 85% occurs on open credit terms, magnifying risk exposure.
The $2.5 trillion trade finance gap continues to widen, increasing liquidity pressures.
Case studies on Boeing, food supply chains, and retail disruptions demonstrated how tariffs and political shifts cascade through global operations.
The need for resilient, diversified, and digitally visible supply chains has never been more urgent.
🙌 Gratitude
A heartfelt thank you to Supply Chain & Logistics Group (SCLG) for organizing this impactful workshop on and to all the professionals who actively engaged in discussions. Your insights and perspectives made the session truly enriching.
As businesses face the “snakes and ladders” of global supply chain risks, one lesson is clear: resilience is the new competitive advantage.
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