Episode #04: Living with Macroeconomic Uncertainty in Supply Chains with Christiane von Berg

“The main risk right now for all economies is the level of uncertainty.”In this episode of Supply Chain Superintelligence, Marco Felsberger speaks with Christiane von Berg, Head of Economic Research for Benelux and the DACH region at Coface, about how macroeconomic uncertainty translates into real supply chain and business risk.From tariffs and trade disruptions to inflation, recession in manufacturing, and shifting geopolitical alliances, Christiane explains why uncertainty, not single shocks, has become the defining challenge for companies today. She shares how macroeconomic signals feed into country and sector risk assessments, why narratives can be more dangerous than data, and how organisations can avoid paralysis in an environment of constant change.They discuss how tariffs actually impact exporters, importers, and consumers, why supply chain disruptions are no longer one-off events, and how leaders can make better decisions by cutting through noise and focusing on fundamentals.Key insightsUncertainty itself is now the biggest macroeconomic risk for Europe and global supply chainsTariffs affect exporters, importers, and consumers differently depending on product substitutabilitySupply chain disruptions have become structurally frequent rather than exceptionalData-driven risk assessment helps leaders act decisively instead of freezing under uncertaintyAbout Christiane von BergChristiane von Berg is Head of Economic Research for Benelux and the DACH region at Coface. She specialises in macroeconomic analysis, country and sector risk assessment, and the transmission of economic shocks into corporate insolvency and credit risk. Her work supports both credit insurance underwriting and business decision-making.About Marco FelsbergerMarco Felsberger, Senior Advisor for Supply Chain Resilience at Prewave, is a risk and resilience specialist with over 15 years of experience helping organisations strengthen business continuity, crisis response, and supply chain security. He brings a sharp, systems-focused approach to navigating uncertainty and building resilient supply chains.Resources & LinksVisit Prewave: https://www.prewave.com/Don’t Miss OutFollow the Supply Chain Superintelligence podcast for more expert conversations on macroeconomic risk, supply chain disruption, and strategic decision-making.