RSM Alumni Chapter: Let's Talk Supply Chain

Supply chains may seem simple—until a pandemic, blocked shipping route, conflict, or sudden tariff shift disrupts everything. Recent years have exposed how vulnerable global supply chains can be, making resilience a top priority for businesses and governments alike.

In this session, we’ll explore what companies can learn from humanitarian organizations, which have decades of experience managing low-probability, high-impact crises and rebuilding stronger afterward.

When: 16:00 – 19:00, Thursday 18 June 2026

Where: Burgemeester Oudlaan 50, 3062PA Rotterdam, Netherlands

Join two visionary supply chain leaders as they share cross-sector insights on building more resilient supply chains.

#1 Talk - Supply Chain Resilience: What Businesses can Learn from Humanitarian Logistics

by Harwin de Vries | LinkedIn

Imagine you would be asked to organize the next Olympic games, but without knowing the location, the date, and how many people will attend. This sounds impossible, right? Yet this is the reality humanitarian organizations face. They know disasters will occur, but not where, when, and how many lives will be affected. Despite this uncertainty, their supply chain needs to be ready. Over decades, humanitarian organizations built deep expertise in preparing for and managing low-probability, high-impact events, and “building things back better”. In this session, we will explore what businesses can learn from these organizations to strengthen the resilience of their own supply chains.

#2 Talk - Supply Chains Under Pressure: Who Wins When Everything Breaks?

by Daniel Dorobantu | LinkedIn

When routes collapse and markets shift along with geopolitical influences, the best supply chains don’t react they adapt fast and create value. Combining insights from academia and real-world business practice, this session explores resilience, risk management, and how crises unlock new opportunities.

Registration is required to attend. Contact alumni@rsm.nl for more information and ask us about joining your local alumni WhatsApp group (RSM Alumni in Supply Chain) to stay informed about events in the area. 

More information: RSM's International Alumni Chapters