Masterclass: Building Resilient and Efficient Supply Chains: Essential Success Factors

Introduction

Date: 15 November 2026
Time: 12:00 PM (KSA time)
Emplacement: Online (MS Teams)
This Masterclass is organised by the Saudi French Business Council (CAFS).
It will be delivered by Excelia Business School.
It is open to everyone.
Participation is free of charge, and registration is mandatory.

Summary of the Masterclass

Supply chains are increasingly exposed to geopolitical uncertainty, demand volatility, transportation disruptions, technological change, and complex global dependencies. This Masterclass explores how organisations can build supply chains that remain efficient while also becoming more resilient, agile, and adaptable. Drawing on established management frameworks and real-world examples, participants will examine practical approaches to identifying vulnerabilities, strengthening supplier networks, improving responsiveness, and making better resilience investment decisions.

Content Overview & Agenda:

12:00 PM – 12:05 PM: Welcome Speech by CAFS
12:05 PM – 12:45 PM: Core Presentation by Prof. Surajit Bag
Building Resilient and Efficient Supply Chains
Matching supply chain strategy with demand and supply uncertainty
Building agility, adaptability, and alignment across the supply network
Stress-testing supply chains using Time to Recover and Time to Survive
Strategic inventory, supplier diversification, and regional sourcing
Organisational and leadership capabilities required for resilience
Real-world examples and practical executive lessons
12:45 PM – 1:00 PM : Interactive Q&A and Executive Discussion

Speaker Biography

Prof. Surajit Bag is a Full Professor of Supply Chain Management at Excelia Business School, France. He has taught in France, the United Kingdom, Morocco, India, and South Africa and holds a PhD in Engineering Management from the University of Johannesburg. His research focuses on digital and sustainable supply chain management. His research has received more than 19,000 Google Scholar citations, and he contributes internationally through research, editorial activities, doctoral supervision, and executive education.