How to successfully manage logistics and supply-chain disruptions

Last year’s Suez Canal blockage served to illustrate the fragility of current global supply chains

If you are having trouble reading this email, read the online version. Dear Bhinneka, Modern supply chains are highly complex and susceptible to disruptions. Last year's Suez Canal blockage served to illustrate the fragility of current global supply chains and highlight the importance of having visibility across them in navigating challenges effectively. Register free Share with a peer Real-time supply-chain visibility platforms have been used over the last 18 months by leading logistics organisations to successfully manage logistics and supply-chain disruptions. How can you benefit from it? Join more than 50 policy maker and industry expert speakers for the 3rd annual Asia Trade Week — a forward-looking, must-attend event for those involved in trade in Asia-Pacific looking to discover new opportunities for growth. Find out more   Who will be speaking? Over the course of 4 days, Asia Trade Week will convene business leaders, trade negotiators, policymakers, academics and experts including:   Anderson Martins Head, Supply Chain & Procurement Nestlé Philippines Craig Burchell Senior vice president, Global Trade Affairs Huawei Technologies Joseph Phi  Group chief executive, Li & Fung; President, LF Logistics Khulan Davaadorj Director and chief technologist LHAMOUR Mary Jacques Global director, Sustainability and Environmental Affairs Lenovo Michelle Ho President, Asia Pacific UPS Ng Chee Soon Managing director Carousell Singapore Pakorn Thampimukvatana Director, supply chain, India and South-East Asia Danone Find out more   What will they speak about? Join us for answers to: How to work collaboratively with partners across the value chain and share data when appropriate How to prepare for worst-case scenarios in supply-chain disruptions How to better understand customer demand and its fluctuations to improve transport and warehouse processes What opportunities do blockchain and other technologies bring for the supply chain in Asia? At a time of peak consumer demand for shipping, especially in e-commerce, what are the benefits for the most tech-savvy firms Register free We look forward to you joining us in March next year. Yours sincerely, Laurel West Managing director, Economist Events, Asia  The Economist Group   SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES >> If you are interested in the speaking opportunities available, please contact levinama@economist.com SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES >> If you are interested in the sponsorship opportunities available, please contact christophrowen@economist.com   RELATED READING Why the Suez Canal and other choke-points face growing pressure Why skippers aren't scuppered Supply chains are adapting, not failing asiaevents@economist.com Tel: +852 2585 3312 #EconAsiaTrade Join the conversation   Economist Events is now Economist Impact. View our global events. Should you wish to unsubscribe from receiving further emails relating to this event click here If you do not wish to receive further emails from The Economist Impact please click here Economist Impact is part of the Economist Group. The Economist Group is a global organisation and operates a strict privacy policy around the world. To read more about us and our privacy policy please visit our website The Economist Group, 20 Cabot Square, London, E14 4QW, United Kingdom