KEYNOTE: What Will the World Look Like in 2035 and How Might This Impact Supply Chains

Synopsis

• Sustainability begins to dominate the global agenda and truly is urgent.
• The consumer continues to look for immediate gratification. Last mile deliveries become the norm and more organised.
• Consumers look for individual approach, Globalisation continues to erode.
• Supply chains forced to think differently about how to optimise at smaller local scale with much less waste.
• Regulators wake up and realise that more and more documentation does not help transparency or quality and efficacy. Simple automation is the key.
• More practical approach to managing risk is led by the consumer healthcare industry and pharma become late adopters due to higher risk profile and less consumer facing demands.
• OTC consolidates in the same way FMCG has with fewer players owning a larger share.