From earthquakes to ransomware, global supply chains have faced no shortage of disruption over the past two decades. And if the past is any indication, the next major shock could be just around the corner.
That’s one of the key messages from WTW’s newly released 2025 Global Supply Chain Risk Report. Drawing on a survey of 1,000 senior supply chain and risk leaders across industries and geographies, the report reveals how businesses are rethinking risk management after years of upheaval. While the report is forward-looking, focusing on geopolitical instability, cyber threats, and rising costs, it also emphasizes the importance of understanding the past two decades of disruption as a blueprint for building resilience.
In this story, we’re looking at 13 of the most significant supply chain disruption events of the 21st century. These moments didn’t just delay shipments or spike costs. They reshaped logistics strategies, shifted sourcing patterns, and highlighted the interconnected fragility of global trade.
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