Covid-19 and Beyond - The Impact on Supply Chains and Container Shipping Industry

Sue, Chair of the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) and Managing Director of Chain Consulting Services, is a recognized leader in supply chain advocacy, governance, and strategic advisory. With a deep commitment to advancing the profession and promoting industry collaboration, she brings decades of expertise in sustainable growth, M&A, and risk mitigation. At the upcoming session, she is all set to share her insights on Covid-19 and Beyond – The Impact on Supply Chains and the Container Shipping Industry, reflecting on the systemic shocks of the pandemic, lessons learned, and the path forward toward more resilient, agile, and collaborative global logistics ecosystems.

She will share her views on the global container supply crisis, analyzing the root causes of congestion and the key reasons behind ongoing delays in container availability. Drawing from the industry's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, she will highlight the major challenges faced across supply chains, the lessons learned, and the critical mitigation strategies that were deployed to keep goods moving under unprecedented pressure. Additionally, she will explore how emerging technologies have empowered supply chain operators to manage workforce and facility disruptions more effectively—ultimately enabling businesses to build greater resiliency and adaptability in an increasingly volatile global logistics landscape.