Ongoing conflicts in the Red Sea, low water levels in the Panama Canal, and other geopolitical incidents have led to unprecedented challenges for the global supply chain, according to Panos Kouvelis. Addressing these issues during a virtual panel session at FreightWeekSTL 2024, Kouvelis, the Emerson Distinguished Professor of Supply Chain, Operations and Technology at Washington University’s Olin Business School and Director of The Boeing Center for Supply Chain Innovation, discussed how these disruptions create opportunities for the St. Louis region. He emphasized the importance of building resilient supply chains, diversifying sources, and strategically positioning the region for the future, given its role as a global freight hub.
