Designing for Predictability When Stability Is Gone

If stability is no longer achievable, what decisions must change today to create predictability tomorrow?

Mar 10, 2026 11:00

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12:00

GMT

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Online (MS Teams)

Register interest

For senior supply chain leaders only

How this meeting works

Practitioner-led working session
No pitches
Small-group, facilitated discussion
Works best when you can engage actively
Chatham House Rule
Limited places to preserve quality

Why this session exists

Many organisations are still:

Optimising for efficiency in environments that require shock absorption
Relying on lagging indicators rather than early signals
Explaining volatility rather than shaping outcomes
Waiting for certainty before committing to action

We will explore three capabilities that underpin predictability:

Intelligence that extends beyond internal KPIs
Signalling systems built on leading indicators
Decision confidence within defined risk ranges

The aim is not to describe an ideal end state, but to clarify what needs to change in how decisions are framed today.

What you'll leave with

A clearer definition of predictability in a structurally volatile world
A practical way to assess whether your organisation is still optimising for stability
Insight into how leading organisations design early-warning signals that trigger action
A sharper view of where capital allocation and risk tolerance intersect
One or two specific decision levers you could realistically adjust now

Suggested Discussion Points

Why resilience initiatives often stay conceptual
Decision points that matter most when disruption hits
How peers balance resilience with cost and service pressure

Discussion Host(s)

Confirmed

James

Moffatt

Practice Leader

Baringa

SP / Consultant

Moderator(s)

Confirmed

JP

Doggett

Founder & Director

BestPractice.Club

Staff

How the online session works

Each session is designed as an online equivalent of a small, in-room roundtable discussion — not a passive, webinar-style presentation.

The format adapts to the topic and the experience in the room:

Where participants already have strong knowledge, we typically start by inviting individuals to expand on specific points they have shared in advance. This helps surface real-world context quickly and anchors the discussion in practical experience.
Where the topic is less familiar or more specialised, we may begin with a short explainer to establish a shared baseline before opening up the discussion.

To support productive dialogue, we often invite a subject-matter expert to join the session. This may be someone from a vendor, consultancy, or independent background — sometimes from within the community, sometimes external.

Their role is not to pitch or present a solution. Instead, they listen carefully to the discussion and reflect back:

how similar challenges have been approached in comparable organisations
what has worked (and what hasn’t) in practice
concrete examples that help translate discussion into action

This balance is deliberate. Without it, sessions can drift into abstract debate or problem-sharing. With it, discussions stay grounded and participants leave with tangible ideas they can apply in their own context.

The emphasis throughout is on shared learning, practical insight, and forward progress, rather than polished presentations or predetermined answers.

Who this meeting is for

This meeting is designed for people working through real operational and innovation decisions, rather than those seeking presentations or general inspiration.

Who for

Supply chain, logistics, planning and transformation leaders
Directors / VPs influencing capital allocation and operating posture
Organisations navigating volatility without wanting to overcorrect
Leaders seeking to move from reactive disruption management to proactive risk shaping

Who not for

Teams looking for:

Organisations looking for a technology showcase or vendor demo
Those seeking a single “AI fix” to resilience
Teams focused purely on short-term cost reduction
Anyone expecting certainty before committing to action

Anyone expecting a more passive, webinar-like experience.

What happens next

Participation is confirmed through a short, staged process designed to ensure a good fit and a productive discussion for everyone in the room.

Step 1: Register interest

You start by entering your details. This helps us understand your background and what you are hoping to get from the session.

Step 2: We sense-check fit and composition

We may follow up to clarify a few details. This isn’t gatekeeping — it’s about making sure the discussion works for everyone. We design sessions so participants are from broadly similar organisations and are working through comparable challenges.

Step 3: We manage sensitivities and conflicts

We take care to avoid competitive conflicts or situations where participants might feel constrained about what they can share. The goal is open, practical discussion without awkwardness.

Step 4: You receive a personal invitation

Once confirmed, you’ll receive a personal invitation with:

The session agenda
Who else will be joining
Clear joining instructions

You’ll know who is in the room well in advance — no surprises.

Step 5: The session itself

Sessions are interactive and roundtable-based, focused on real experiences and what actually works in practice.
To get discussion started, we may invite a participant, partner, or subject-matter expert to offer a short provocation or perspective.

Costs and commitments