Addressing Retail Supply Chain Disruptions

The presentation by DP World focused on the vulnerabilities of retail supply chains and the company's strategies to mitigate disruptions, enhance visibility, and forge strategic partnerships.

"Retail supply chains are in flux and they're always in flux..."

DP World highlighted the impact of changing consumer behaviour, external risks (regulatory changes, geopolitical events), and supply chain fragmentation on retail operations.

Key Strategies and Solutions:

• End-to-End Visibility: Providing full supply chain visibility from factory floor to point of sale or consumer delivery.
• Proactive Exception Management: Using technology to anticipate and address potential disruptions.
• Integrated Supply Chains: Building strong partnerships and leveraging assets to control the flow of goods.
• Omnichannel Solutions: Offering solutions for sourcing, fulfillment, and reverse logistics across various retail channels.
• Hyperlocal Logistics: Exploring strategies to optimise last-mile delivery and reduce costs.