Inaugural lecture – How can we create more responsible supply chains?

For people in countries with the means, it’s possible to get many products and services (everything), delivered to almost any location (everywhere), often within the hour (all at once).

It could be argued that in developed economies, we have reached the zenith of consumption driven economic growth – and the negative impact on society and the planet can no longer be denied.

With social inequities between the richest and poorest within and between countries increasing, planetary boundaries being exceeded and human slavery still prevalent, is it not time to consider a different way of doing business? Can we decouple production from consumption to find more responsible ways to do business?

Reflecting on the changes in supply chain strategy over the past 30 years or so, Professor Godsell’s lecture will present a vison for how we can create a more responsible future for supply chains and what it would require from individuals, businesses and policymakers.