Frank Binder

• In the face of global disruptions such as geopolitical events, natural disasters, and public health emergencies, how can you strategically plan to enhance resilience within the supply chain?

• Considering the evolving geopolitical landscape, how does your leadership team assess and navigate geopolitical risks that may impact the supply chain?

• How do you foster collaboration and partnerships with key stakeholders to minimize risks associated with global disruptions given the highly interconnected nature of the supply chain?

• How do you adapt supply chain strategies to ensure agility and responsiveness given the dynamic nature of disruptions – e.g. geopolitical risks and unexpected public health crises?

• How do you engage in scenario planning and implement contingency measures – and were there any real-life instances of effective scenario planning that led to successful risk mitigation and minimized the impact of unforeseen events?

• In developing a global supply chain strategy, how do you navigate the trade-offs between cost efficiency and the imperative for supply chain resilience and agility?

• Cost efficiency often involves streamlining processes, why may incur risks. How do you integrate risk management into cost-effective practices within the supply chain to ensure resilience against unforeseen disruptions?

• How does technology play a role in your strategy to achieve both cost efficiency and supply chain resilience – and are there specific technologies or digital tools that have been instrumental in balancing these dual objectives?

• How do you collaborate with suppliers to achieve cost efficiency while implementing measures to mitigate potential risks?

• What are some real-life instances where an agile approach allowed you to adapt to unforeseen circumstances without compromising cost efficiency?