About this session

About this session

Manufacturing resilience is no longer a contingency plan — it is becoming a core operational requirement. In a world shaped by geopolitical fragmentation, supply chain volatility, industrial policy shifts, and economic uncertainty, manufacturing leaders are being forced to rethink how production networks are designed, managed, and scaled.

But strengthening resilience without sacrificing efficiency, competitiveness, or growth is a complex balancing act. How do you build manufacturing operations that can adapt quickly to disruption while maintaining performance? How do you balance regionalization, cost pressures, and supply chain security in an increasingly fractured global landscape?

In this interactive discussion, you will connect with manufacturing leaders navigating these challenges in real time. Together, you will explore practical approaches to strengthening operational resilience, redesigning supply chains, and building manufacturing networks that can withstand ongoing uncertainty. Expect to walk away with actionable insights and peer perspectives on turning resilience into a long-term operational advantage.

Key discussion points: 
Rethinking Global Footprints: How is your organization deciding which operations, suppliers, or capabilities should remain global versus regional?

Managing Disruption in Real Time: What can manufacturers do to be better prepared for unpredictable geopolitical, energy, or supply chain disruptions?

Future-Proofing Existing Factories: How is your organization preparing current production sites for changing market demands, supply chain shifts, and evolving political realities?

Inventory and Continuity Decisions: In which ways are you rethinking inventory strategies, safety stock, and buffer capacity after years of supply chain disruption?