Westpac Smarts Webinar Series – Event 3: COVID-19 and the supply chain issue


Hosted by David Hope, Head of Manufacturing & Wholesale Trade

Supply chains in New Zealand and globally have been hit hard as a result of the pandemic and various lockdowns. What are the key issues and how can Kiwi businesses build resilience in their supply chain?

In this session we will be joined by expert panellists Julian Leys (CEO Building Industry Federation), Scott Wilson (CEO Oceanbridge Shipping), Steve Thompson (Head of International Business, Westpac NZ) and Trevor Farrell (International Trade Manager, Westpac NZ), who together will discuss three key themes:

  • The fundamental causes of the current supply chain congestion
  • How Logistics Managers across different industries are dealing with supply chain bottlenecks
  • Potential solutions, including banking solutions

Part of the Westpac Smarts Webinar Series
Click here to register or view other webinars in the series.

  • Event 1: Planning & forecasting amidst uncertainty – 15 October
  • Event 2: The HR challenge – looking after your people – 20 October
  • Event 3: COVID-19 and the supply chain issue – 27 October

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