Join us on January 26th as we explore how businesses can make supply chains in Asia more visible and sustainable.

Global trade has made supply chains longer, increasingly complex and more prone to having blind spots, reducing a company’s ability to operate efficiently and manage risk.

If you are having trouble reading this email, read the online version. Dear Bhinneka, Global trade has made supply chains longer, increasingly complex and more prone to having blind spots, reducing a company's ability to operate efficiently and manage risk. Register free Date: January 26th 2022 Time: 2.30pm - 5pm SGT Supply chains are under increased scrutiny, and are rapidly changing under pressure from the proliferation of strategies such as China+1, nearshoring and increased regionalisation. Join us online on Wednesday January 26th 2022 for Beyond supply chains: A look at visibility and sustainability as we explore supply chains in the Asia-Pacific region and ask how businesses can make them more visible and sustainable. Register free This session with live Q&A will also be recorded and available for on-demand viewing with registration. Key questions to be discussed include: How can companies increase visibility along their supply chains? Where are the biggest blind spots and how can they be addressed?  Where do SMEs need the most support? And who should bear the burden of supporting them? What tools do they need to help reduce their carbon footprints? How can supply-chain visibility help mitigate the effects of rising costs from increased inflation?  What more can be done to help harmonise ESG reporting standards across South-East Asia and to find a common benchmark with Europe to better support businesses operating in the region? Find out more Expert speakers sharing practical business insights include: Steven Beck Head of trade and supply chain finance Asian Development Bank Bert Deprest Regional head, business development Engie Kai Fehr Global head, trade and working capital Standard Chartered Bank Jeremy Goon Chief sustainability officer Wilmar International Pratima Singh Senior manager, policy and insights Economist Impact William Thomas Director, South-east Asia Economist Intelligence Corporate Network Register free We look forward to you joining us. Yours sincerely, Laurel West Managing director, Economist Impact Events, Asia The Economist Group RELATED READING Why supply-chain snarls still entangle the world Shipping delays show little sign of easing Making trade greener When environmental protection turns into trade protection Global supply chains are still a source of strength, not weakness Resilience comes not from autarky but from diverse sources of supply For more information: asiaevents@economist.com +852 2585 3312   Join the conversation #EconBeyondSupplyChains     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