Explore Strategic Sourcing at Sustainability LIVE in Chicago

Sustainabilitymag · Apr 15, 2026 · 564 words · By Charlie King

Supply Chain Resilience and Adaptation Importance of Sustainability in Business Sourcing Professional Development/Industry Events

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What to know about Supply Chain Resilience and Adaptation

The article promotes 'Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The US Summit' and 'Sustainability LIVE' events in Chicago, focusing on how businesses are adapting sourcing strategies to build resilience amid global volatility. It highlights key themes such as nearshoring, supplier collaboration, and leveraging technology for value creation in complex supply chains. The article introduces several industry experts who will share insights on strategic sourcing best practices.

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Claims checked 14

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What happened

Explore Strategic Sourcing at Sustainability LIVE in Chicago The way businesses source suppliers and products has transformed significantly in recent years, driven by the growing importance of sustainability, the need for resilience, and persistent…

Why it matters

As organisations turn towards nearshoring and stronger supplier collaboration, they are discovering new ways to create value across complex global supply chains.

Common ground

Join leading executives at Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The US Summit, co-located with Sustainability LIVE, to learn how value is being unlocked amid this complexity.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

Follow-up questions

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Low risk. This article shows minimal use of propaganda techniques.

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eFinder identified 1 propaganda technique in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Glittering Generalities 70% confidence

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 14 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The event will bring together leading procurement and supply chain experts to explore how global disruptions have reshaped supply networks and the tools driving this transformation.”

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Web search results indicate that experts are discussing how global disruptions have reshaped supply chains, confirming the general theme of the claim.

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web search NEUTRAL — As global disruptions reshape supply chains, resilience is no longer optional—it’s essential. On July 23, Bain’s Adam Borchert will speak at the Supply Chain Dive Outlook 2025 event, joining a panel o…
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/crolfe_as-global-disruptions-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Supply Chains and Transportation. Supply chain resilience: How are pandemic-related disruptions reshaping managerial thinking?
https://www.weforum.org/stories/2021/12/supply-chain-resilie…

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web search NEUTRAL — Grow your networks and your business, with industry-leading events and training.LONDON (ICIS)–Global methanol markets are approaching April under mounting strain, as disruptions to Middle East supply …
https://www.icis.com/explore/resources/news/2026/03/25/11191…

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Claim 2: “Kristi Sorbello Frank, VP Strategic Sourcing and Business Operations at Novo Nordisk”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 3: “Date: 22 April 2026”

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The web search results mention dates (e.g., April 14, 2026; April 14-15, 2026), and Wikipedia mentions dates for other events (e.g., 2025). However, none of the provided evidence snippets *specifically* confirm the date '22 April 2026' for the event in question.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 G20 Johannesburg summit was the twentieth meeting of the Group of Twenty (G20), a Head of State and Government meeting held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa on 22–2…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_G20_Johannesburg_summit

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Russia–United States Summit (also known as the Trump–Putin Summit in Alaska) was a summit meeting between United States president Donald Trump and Russian president Vladimir Putin. It was hel…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Russia–United_States_summ…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — BRICS is an intergovernmental organization comprising ten countries: Brazil, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates. Its conceptual origins …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BRICS

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Claim 4: “Sheri Hinish, Founder and CEO of Supply Chain Revolution”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 5: “The way businesses source suppliers and products has transformed significantly in recent years, driven by the growing importance of sustainability, the need for resilience, and persistent geopolitical uncertainty.”

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Multiple web search results discuss the transformation of business sourcing due to sustainability, geopolitical uncertainty, and the need for resilience, confirming the core elements of the claim.

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web search NEUTRAL — Strategic sourcing is a procurement approach that drives cost savings, supplier value, and long-term efficiency through data-driven supplier selection.
https://www.sap.com/resources/what-is-strategic-sourcing

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web search NEUTRAL — So sustainability teams really need to be fluent in geopolitics and not simply leave it to government affairs, because there's a clear intersection between a lot of what sustainability teams are aimin…
https://www.bsr.org/en/audio/listen/doing-business-in-an-era…

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web search NEUTRAL — Decision-making must be grounded in real-time data and a clear understanding of risk,” he said. Noor Ahmad Hamid also explained that ultimately, resilience and preparedness will define how well the in…
https://traveltext.id/2026/04/13/tourism-growth-to-2028-face…

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Claim 6: “Discover how to unlock value via supplier collaboration and market intelligence while optimising cost efficiency.”

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Web search results discuss linking cost efficiency with sustainability goals and the value derived from collaboration, supporting the claim that value can be unlocked through these means.

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web search NEUTRAL — Companies facing cost pressure can still advance their climate goals by using efficiency gains to fund sustainability initiatives. This article shows how linking cost and carbon turns sustainability i…
https://inverto.com/en/insights/cost-pressure-meets-climate-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Collaborative forecasting and planning are essential for optimizing supply chain operations and reducing the risk of overstocking or understocking. SAP SCM provides a platform for effective communicat…
https://fastercapital.com/content/SAP-Supply-Chain-Managemen…

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web search NEUTRAL — Calculating value for a specific feature might lead to erroneous conclusions. Every single feature will not generate unique value to quantify separately. However, a group of features together that mee…
https://karthikmahadevan.medium.com/do-you-calculate-value-o…

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Claim 7: “While some organisations are creating diversification within their supply chains, others are focusing on localisation and partnerships with small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to enhance resilience.”

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No evidence was provided in the 'Evidence gathered' section for this claim, and the search results provided no relevant information to corroborate it.

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Claim 8: “As organisations turn towards nearshoring and stronger supplier collaboration, they are discovering new ways to create value across complex global supply chains.”

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Web search results confirm the trend towards nearshoring and the importance of supplier collaboration for creating resilient supply chains.

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web search NEUTRAL — Global supply chains, once a source of efficiency, have become a wellspring of risk. Rising costs, unpredictable disruptions, and geopolitical shifts have prompted most companies to rethink their sour…
https://www.bain.com/insights/nearshoring-overcoming-the-obs…

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web search NEUTRAL — While the landscape may look different in Europe than in America, the principle remains the same—nearshoring can positively affect supply chains and create a more resilient ecosystem for business.
https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2023/0…

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web search NEUTRAL — This shift reflects a broader movement toward regionalized supply chains that prioritize flexibility, collaboration with suppliers, and improved risk management. Managing nearshore supply chains effec…
https://www.deskera.com/blog/nearshoring/

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Claim 9: “Time: 10:45am – 11:30am”

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The web search results do not contain the specific time '10:45am – 11:30am'. The evidence provides dates and general event information but not this precise time slot.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 ASEAN Summits, also known as the 46th and 47th ASEAN Summits, were diplomatic conferences centering on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) which were held in Malaysia from 26 t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_ASEAN_Summits

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is a proposed reserve asset, funded by the United States Department of the Treasury's forfeited bitcoin, announced by United States president Donald Trump in March 2025. …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Strategic_Bitcoin_Reserve

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Claim 10: “Tom Cummins, Vice President of Global Procurement at RS Group”

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Claim 11: “At The Strategic Sourcing Summit, speakers will share practical insights into navigating complex supply chains through strategic sourcing.”

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At least one web search result directly states that speakers at The Strategic Sourcing Summit will share practical insights on navigating complex supply chains through strategic sourcing. While Wikipedia results are present, the direct confirmation comes from the web search results related to the event.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The APEC South Korea 2025 (officially stylized as APEC 2025 Korea) was a year-long hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings, which concluded with the APEC Economic Leaders' Mee…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/APEC_South_Korea_2025

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Faisal bin Turki Al Saud (Arabic: فيصل بن تركي آل سعود; born 27 March 1975) is a member of the Saudi royal family. He is the eldest son of Prince Turki bin Faisal Al Saud and brother of Red Bull athle…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faisal_bin_Turki_Al_Saud_(born…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The World Governments Summit is an annual event since 2013, held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It brings together leaders in government for a global dialogue with a focus on issues of futurism, tech…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Governments_Summit

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Claim 12: “Location: The Supply Chain Stage”

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The web search results repeatedly mention 'The Strategic Sourcing Summit' in connection with the event, but none of the provided evidence snippets explicitly state that the *location* is 'The Supply Chain Stage'. The Wikipedia results mention other locations/summits, not this specific detail.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Globalization of supply chains and pressure to lower production costs have negatively impacted environments and communities around the world, especially in developing nations where production of high …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_sourcing

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Claim 13: “By strengthening supplier collaboration and using modern technology to gather market intelligence, many are achieving improved cost optimisation and performance across operations.”

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No evidence was provided in the 'Evidence gathered' section for this claim, and the search results provided no relevant information to corroborate it.

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Claim 14: “Technology is playing a vital role in this evolution, enabling unprecedented visibility and detailed financial risk analysis.”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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