Tech transformation meets the global supply chain

The world has seen massive change over the last five years. Climate change, geopolitical conflicts, a global pandemic and shifting alliances have all impacted supply chains in all aspects. Just months into 2025, the year has already faced a myriad of challenges that have significantly impacted supply chains and logistics.

This special episode of Beyond the Box, brought to you in partnership with FT Longitude, explores the critical role of technology in transforming global supply chains amidst ongoing disruptions. Hosted by Sean Kearns, director of strategy at FT Longitude, the episode features insights from industry experts Maria Villablanca, co-founder and CEO of the Future Insights Network, Kirsty O'Donohue, Global Head of Direct Transport Sales Product & Channel Enablement (formerly Global Head of Integrated Sales Growth – Technology) at Maersk, and Mourad Tamoud, Executive Vice President, Global Supply Chain at Schneider Electric.

Together, they explore:

• Navigating risk in a disruptive world
• Intelligent innovation vs. the human touch
• The supply chain on the road to net zero

Whether you're in logistics, customs, trade operations, or supply chain risk management, this episode offers practical insight into navigating today’s fast-changing global trade environment.

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Be ready for disruptions to go all the way! Discover more with Maersk Logistics Insights, and learn how to build people-driven supply chains and unleash the potential of your supply chain with more content from our collaboration with FT Longitude.

About FT Longitude

FT Longitude is a specialist thought leadership agency, owned by the Financial Times, working with a wide range of the world’s most prestigious B2B brands across Europe, the US and Asia-Pacific. FT Longitude’s 80+ clients are concentrated in the professional services, financial services, and technology sectors, but also stretch into energy, infrastructure, manufacturing and other industries. Headquartered in London, the company was founded in 2011 and was selected as one of Chief Marketer 200, Top Marketing Agencies of 2020, an Inc. 5000 Europe in 2018, an FT 1000 company in 2017, and a 2016 Leap 100 high growth UK company by City A.M. and Mishcon de Reya. It is led by founders Rob Mitchell (CEO), James Watson (COO) and Gareth Lofthouse (Chief Revenue Officer). For more information: visit longitude.ft.com.