
The Boardroom Forecast: Fixing Inventory Distortion Episode 3
Regional Patterns: How Geography Shapes the $1.73 Trillion Problem

Regional Patterns: How Geography Shapes the $1.73 Trillion Problem
This episode examines how the $1.73 trillion global inventory distortion problem plays out differently across three major regions. Asia Pacific struggles with $642 billion in losses despite digital innovation, while Europe leads with 31% improvement through coordinated tech adoption.
North America faces constant external disruptions from tariffs, interest rates, and organized crime that undermine internal efficiency gains. The discussion reveals that understanding inventory distortion now requires integrating geopolitics, finance, and risk management far beyond traditional supply chain thinking.
Episode 3
Key Takeaways
-APAC: biggest problem, biggest opportunity
-EMEA leads with coordinated technology
-External shocks undermine North America
-Product categories drive different outcomes