The great supply chain disruption: It’s nature, extent and industry attempt to navigate it

Two and a half years into a global pandemic, companies are continuing to navigate challenges with supply chain issues impacting the availability of parts and components for medical devices globally. The Russian war in Ukraine has further compounded the issue, with rising energy costs and security damaging Europe’s competitiveness globally. In this panel we will hear from experts covering global trade and energy policy as well as lessons learned from supply chain professionals who have and are navigating challenging this complex environment.

Chair: Pauline O’Flanagan, Director, Engineering Industries Ireland

Panel:

• Neil Walker, Head of Infrastructure, Energy and Environment and Transport, Ibec
• Pat Ivory, Director of EU and International Affairs, Ibec
• Garrett Murray, Head of Life Sciences, Enterprise Ireland
• Paul Toomey, National Sales Manager & Healthcare Lead, Kuehne + Nagel