Managing disruption, risk and volatility for retail & consumer brands

The fast moving geopolitical landscape across the Middle East is placing fresh strain on retail and consumer brands already navigating complex global supply chains, inflationary pressures and shifting consumer behaviour. Many brands are now reassessing strategic priorities from sourcing footprints and supplier diversification to pricing, logistics resilience and market exposure. 

Our webinar includes a client briefing, where we will bring together leading legal, geopolitical and sector specialists to help retail and consumer businesses strengthen resilience, anticipate risks and identify effective alternatives when disruption occurs.

Our panel of experts will explore:

• Disruption outlook: expected impacts on sourcing, logistics, shipping routes and fulfilment

• Lessons from recent global shocks: what COVID‑19, the war in Ukraine and other systemic events have taught the sector

• Supply chain & trade exposure: implications for materials, manufacturing hubs, sanctions and customs decisions

• Cost volatility: pressures across goods, components, packaging, freight and energy

• Production & operational continuity: supplier resilience, contractual levers and contingency planning

• People & mobility: staffing, duty of care and workforce readiness

• Collaborative solutions in practice: examples of brands partnering with suppliers, logistics providers and alternative markets to maintain continuity and reduce exposure.