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Evaluating your supply chain strategy in an evolving world
Publication date: 19 Sep 2023
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This podcast shares insights on the current state of the global supply chain and how companies should evaluate their supply chain strategies.
Every Tuesday in September, Craig Stronberg, PwC’s Macro Intelligence Leader, is taking over the podcast to share insights on how geopolitical and macroeconomic trends, forces, and movements are likely to impact your business.
To continue the series, Craig is joined by Zain Siddiqui, PwC senior economist, to discuss the current state of the global supply chain and how companies should evaluate their supply chain strategies.
In this episode, you’ll hear a discussion of:
- 2:07 - The current state of the global supply chain
- 5:55 - How companies should think about their supply chain business strategies in light of external factors and risks
- 11:21 - The impact of government policy on economic policy and the incentives for domestic production
- 21:02 - Sector- and geographic-specific insights on supply chain challenges and opportunities, including:
- 28:55 - The impact of geographical diversification on supply-chain resiliency
- 30:55 - Expectations for long-term trends in the global supply chain
- 33:54 - Final advice for companies managing supply chain strategies
Want to hear more about the geopolitical and macroeconomic factors impacting the global economy? Tune into a prior podcast in this miniseries.
About our guests
Craig Stronberg leads the business acumen capability for PwC Intelligence, spearheading the team of analysts that provides macroeconomic, sector, and geopolitical intelligence to key stakeholders. Named as one of the "100 Most Creative People in Business” by Fast Company, Craig had a nearly 20 year career in national security affairs working for and advising numerous agencies and international partners, having been decorated five times.
Zain Siddiqui is a senior economist for PwC Intelligence with a specialty in macroeconomics and finance. He advises stakeholders and clients on the business implications of emerging macro and geopolitical vulnerabilities, and helps them shape business strategy. His research has appeared in books on international economic policy and macroeconomic journals.
About our host
Heather Horn is PwC’s National Office thought leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting and financial reporting matters. She is the engaging host of PwC’s accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series. With over 30 years of experience, Heather’s accounting and auditing expertise includes financial instruments and rate-regulated accounting.
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