David Weeks | Director, Supply Chain Risk Management
Moody's

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De-Risking Supply Chains in a New Era of Uncertainty

Supply chain risk has undergone a significant paradigm shift in 2025. Tariffs, increasing cyberattacks, and unprecedented global interconnectedness are redefining the requirements for resilience. Technological advancements now provide enhanced visibility and speed; however, they also broaden the attack surface, whereby even a minor sub-supplier can compromise an entire OEM.

As organizations increasingly depend on artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and intricate digital networks, each new capability introduces additional vulnerabilities. In this context, siloed or incidental risk management approaches are insufficient. To maintain resilience, enterprises must adopt a comprehensive, organization-wide perspective of risk—integrating supplier, operational, and cyber vulnerabilities across the entire supply network. Failure to adapt accordingly may result in swift cascading disruptions, jeopardizing profit margins, operational continuity, and long-term growth. To ensure sustained business operations, organizations must adapt to the escalating threats posed by a globally interconnected environment. Additionally, it is imperative for companies to implement a novel strategy

David Weeks, Director, Supply Chain Risk Management, Moody's

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David Weeks / De-Risking Supply Chains in a New Era of Uncertainty

David Weeks, Director, Supply Chain Risk Management,
Moody's

David Weeks is a supply chain risk management leader and Industry Practice Lead at Moody’s, with over twenty years of experience spanning supply chain risk management, operational resilience, and enterprise risk. He advises global enterprises and government organizations on third‑party...

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