Crisis to Comeback: How Empty Shelves Ushered in a New Industrial Logic

11:00 - 11:50 a.m., Thursday, October 1, 2026
Live Zoom Webinar

Panic buying and structural bottlenecks during the COVID-19 pandemic acted as an initial shock to the world, exposing how deeply local and global supply chains are tied to community well-being.   Six years later, this initial shock has matured into a fundamental, structural shift in production, driving significant reshoring and "nearshoring" initiatives.? This shift is fueled by a desire to shorten supply chains, improve quality, and enhance responsiveness to local communities and those across the globe.  What initiatives can reconnect production with local and regional communities, and how can they affect building stronger relationships with local workforces and institutions?  What are the impacts of stricter international regulations on labor and environmental standards, trade volatility, and digital transformation having on "just-in-time" to "just-in-case" business planning strategies? How do businesses and community unite for stability, workforce sustainability, and long-term regional resilience alongside economic performance?

Presenters