In this Risk Capital Insight episode of the On Aon podcast, Aon leaders discuss why supply chain risk has become a critical leadership priority as geopolitical uncertainty, changing trade relationships and interconnected supplier networks reshape the global business landscape.
The conversation examines how disruptions can emerge well beyond direct suppliers to impact revenue, operations and reputation. Aon experts explore how organizations can use data, analytics and deeper scrutiny to make more informed decisions, strengthen confidence in their risk strategies and identify opportunities to stay ahead of emerging threats. They also discuss the evolving role of insurers and capital providers and how innovation in risk capital is helping organizations better understand exposures, unlock capacity and support growth.
Key Takeaways:
- Supply chain risk has become a leadership issue, requiring organizations to address dependencies that can directly influence growth, customer outcomes and financial performance.
- Organizations that combine greater supplier visibility with advanced analytics are better positioned to anticipate disruption and stay ahead of emerging risks.
- Collaboration among businesses, insurers and capital providers is creating new opportunities to support long-term growth.
Experts in this episode:
- Bianca McKenzie, Global Strategy and Execution Leader, Aon
- Lee Meyrick, Chair, Risk Capital, Transportation and Logistics, Aon
- Richard Waterer, Global Risk Consulting Leader, Commercial Risk, Aon
Key Moments:
(2:00) Why geopolitical developments, trade dynamics and supplier interdependencies are creating new leadership challenges across global supply chains.
(7:55) The factors driving supply chain risk onto boardroom agendas, including concentration risk, limited visibility beyond Tier 1 suppliers and the need to balance efficiency with continuity.
(22:45) How data, analytics and emerging risk capital solutions are helping organizations gain confidence in decision-making and strengthen their approach to supply chain risk.
Soundbites:
Bianca McKenzie:
“It's clear that supply chain disruption isn't just an operational issue, it's ultimately a financial resilience issue.”
Lee Meyrick:
“Building forward-looking models that allow the carriers to understand both their per risk and their aggregated risk is really helpful in them coming to the to the fall when it comes to providing capital. I think this is of real value to both clients and the carriers, because there is an increase in demand. This is a new market. This is a new product that needs to come into the market.”
Richard Waterer:
“I think supply chain risk has moved up the agenda because leaders now recognize that it can directly affect revenue, earnings, customer service and reputation. It's no longer an operational issue that's buried in the supply chain function.”
