Stronger Supply Chains: Practical resilience strategies for UK manufacturers 

Supply chain disruption is no longer an exception; it’s a recurring reality for UK manufacturers. A swathe of varying challenges has impacted the reliability and vulnerability of supply chains, which has in turn had a knock-on effect on lead times, inventory, production efficiencies and, in some instances, brand reputation. For UK manufacturers, building resilience is now critical to staying competitive, agile and future-ready.

Join us for this practical, insight-led webinar hosted by Digital Catapult as part of the Made Smarter Innovation | Digital Supply Chain Hub. This session will explore what supply chain resilience really means for SME manufacturers, and how this can be achieved in practice.

Drawing on real-world case studies and expert perspectives, this webinar will unpack how manufacturers are strengthening their supply chains in response to ongoing disruption.

You’ll learn about tools, technologies, and approaches that can help you anticipate risks, improve visibility, and respond more effectively to change.

Whether you’re at an early stage of building resilience or expanding on established capabilities, this session will provide practical guidance you can apply immediately.

• Learn what “supply chain resilience” means for UK manufacturing SMEs

• Gain actionable strategies for building supply chain resilience

• Discover how deep tech can support smarter decision-making

• Hear real-world perspectives from businesses who have navigated disruption and come out stronger

• Understand how to engage with the Digital Supply Chain Hub community for ongoing support

This webinar is designed for professionals across the manufacturing and supply chain ecosystem, including:

• SME manufacturers looking to strengthen operations

• Supply chain, operations, and procurement leaders

• Digital transformation and innovation managers

• Technology providers working with the manufacturing sector

Part of a growing supply chain community

This webinar marks the latest community-led events designed to bring together manufacturers, technology providers, and supply chain professionals.

Together, we’re building a collaborative environment to:

• Share knowledge

• Explore innovation

• Strengthen UK manufacturing supply chains

Attendees will also gain insight into upcoming in-person events and opportunities part of the Digital Supply Chain Hub, helping you continue your journey towards a more resilient and digitally enabled supply chain.

11:00 – 11:05 | Welcome and intro
Sophia Khan, Community Engagement Manager, Digital Catapult

11:05 – 11:20 | Introducing Digital Catapult and the Digital Supply Chain Hub
Annie Iakovaki, Head of Industrial Supply Chains, Digital Catapult

11:20 – 11:35 | The Supply Chain Resilience Navigator: Calibrating Internal Maturity for a Multipolar World
Dr Luke Bellamy, Lead Engineer for Industrial Resilience, WMG, University of Warwick

11:35 – 11:50 | Supply Chain Resilience Case Study + Q&A

11:50 – 12:00 | The Digital Supply Chain Hub Community
Sophia Khan, Community Engagement Manager, Digital Catapult