Build Sustainable/Resilient Supply Chains Webinar

Jan 06, 2025

The "Building Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chains" webinar, part of the "Make Trade Work" series, was hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration (ITA) and WTCA on Tuesday, December 10.

This session featured expert insights from:

  • Thomas Cook, Managing Director of Blue Tiger International, on the shifting dynamics of global supply chains, the diversification of sourcing strategies, and the rise of reshoring and nearshoring.
  • Mary Lamie, Executive Vice President of Multi Modal Enterprises for Bi-State Development, on infrastructure investment, workforce development, and innovative regional freight initiatives.

Key topics included:

  • Navigating environmental regulations and geopolitical challenges.
  • Leveraging trade agreements and best practices in customs and trade facilitation.
  • Adopting sustainable practices to enhance global competitiveness. 

If you missed the live event or would like to revisit the discussion, the recording is now available -- please email events@wtca.org. 

We hope to see you at the next webinar in the series!