Insights: Global Supply Chain Risks & Opportunities in 2025

Andrea Korney, Vice President of Sustainability

Feb 4, 2025

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Andrea Korney

Corporations, governments, investors, and consumers have become more aware of how important the global supply chain is to the everyday function of society. Increasingly, the supply chain is impacted by a multilayering of risks, including natural disasters, geopolitical issues, vendor interconnectivity, and cyberattacks.


In the video below, Vice President of Sustainability Andrea Korney discusses supply chain risks – and opportunities – examined in the 2025 J.S. Held Global Risk Report.




To view the report, visit: 2025 J.S. Held Global Risk Report




Looking to know more or connect with Andrea Korney about the 2025 J.S. Held Global Risk Report?


Simply click on her icon now to arrange an interview today.


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Andrea Korney

Vice President of Sustainability

Department of Energy Ambassador | Sustainability Thought Leader | Carbon Management Consultant | Energy & Mining Speaker

Social & Environmental Sustainability / ESGEnvironmental Risk & ComplianceOil & Gas, Renewable EnergyMiningSupply Chain Management

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