Has the COVID-19 crisis already set the direction for future supply chains – to be more local and less depending? Is this the beginning of deglobalization as a strategy?

The Coronavirus pandemic affects not only people’s health and lifestyle but also our economy. Board members have to make bold decisions today and to rely on their collective wisdom to navigate these unprecedented times.

ecoDa is developing a series of webinars to support European board members.

Global value chains have been best practice for many years. This counts also for professional services where people have been travelling the World, to advice, educate and manage. It went into a full stop when confronted with COVID-19. We need to keep trust in supply chains in that context? How to mitigate interdependence and pressure for production relocation? What role for board members?
What production models are we seeing emerging? What are the arbitration criteria in the choice of location? Has the current crisis created a certain resilience in supply chains or has it on the contrary reinforced a certain distrust?
Speakers confirmed: Bruno Colmant, Economist, CEO of the Degroof Petercam bank, Benoît des Cressonnières, CEO Euler Hermes Reinsurance AG, Matthew Burton EMEIA SC&O Leader, EY, - Moderator: Tom Jacobsgaard, ecoDa Board Member