Episode 129: Discussing the WEF’s ‘‘From Shock to Strategy’’ paper with Kyle Winters

This week we, together with Kyle Winters of the World Economic Forum, explore the evolution of global supply chains through the lens of their report “From Shock to Strategy.” We cover key disruptions, regionalization’s benefits and risks, regulatory compliance, consumer expectations, climate risk mitigation, cybersecurity, and the pillars of future-ready value chains. Guest: Kyle Winters, WEF Kyle Winters is a member of the World Economic Forum’s Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains, where he drives global discussions and insights on macro supply chain resilience and industrial policy. He guides in shaping the agenda of the Global Future Council on Advanced Manufacturing and Value Chains, analyzing the long-term impacts of emerging trends, disruptions, and policy shifts on the manufacturing and logistics landscape. Prior to joining the Forum, Kyle held roles across public and international sectors, including consulting in Washington, D.C., supporting global development initiatives with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and serving in the Obama White House. Outside of the office, Kyle is an avid skier and surfer. Host: Richard Howells, SAP Richard Howells has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability. Useful Links: Download Transcript White Paper ‘‘From Shock to Strategy: Building Value Chains for the Next 30 Years’’: https://www.weforum.org/publications/from-shock-to-strategy-building-value-chains-for-the-next-30-years/ Supply Chain Management:  SAP Supply Chain Management  SAP Insights: Supply Chain   Follow Us on Social Media Richard Howells: LinkedIn, X SAP Digital Supply Chain: LinkedIn Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes!