Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for a private dinner and presentation hosted fully outdoors, limited to 30 people, at the private home of Concha and Klaus Becker on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 5:30 p.m. E.T. with Dr. Udo Lange, President and CEO of FedEx Logistics.

In the digital age, there has been a drastic increase in the demand for goods to be delivered quickly, cheaply, and safely. With almost the entirety of the world’s product supply at our fingertips any minute of the day, we rely on the complicated science of logistics to ensure delivery.

Most recently, German technology and engineering group Bosch, the world’s largest car-parts supplier, believes semiconductor supply chains in the automotive industry are no longer fit for purpose as the global chip shortage rages on. Read more on CNBC

Global logistics is the process of managing the flow of goods through the supply chain, from manufacture to consumption across the globe. With goods being moved by rail, air, and cargo ships, immense coordination must take place for products to make their way to the intended destinations. In the midst of a worldwide pandemic, this process becomes increasingly more intricate and laden with potential obstacles.

With over 20 years of international trade experience, Dr. Lange brings vast knowledge and expertise in navigating specialty logistical challenges including a global pandemic.