This report identifies the trends and associated risks likely to impact global supply chains in the year ahead. BSI predicts the following trends will likely dominate the global supply chain:
- Ongoing challenges from COVID-19 creates new threats for organisations in the coming months
- Economic hardship increases the risk of labor exploitation, human rights violations, and stowaway smuggling
- Drug smuggling trends remain consistent, however, means and methods will continue to change and evolve due to COVID-19
- Food fraud and safety will continue to challenge supply chain resilience
- Regulatory changes will test organisational adaptability
