The discussion highlights the importance of distributed, collaborative value chains for national infrastructure, using the United States as an example. Both speakers warn of the dangers of uncontrolled deliveries of goods from abroad, emphasising that all components of a value chain must be viewed as an interconnected system. Additionally, they emphasise the importance of human relationships and sustainable practices in the textile industry, as exemplified by PDS, to create resilient and sustainable supply chains.

About Lisa Morales-Hellebo:
Lisa has 30 years in tech, design and systems thinking, entrepreneurship, and community building, and has recently added VC to her list of titles as Founder & Co-Managing GP at REFASHIOND Ventures: the Industrial Transformation Fund  — a NY-based venture fund that invests as the first institutional check in early-stage startups refashioning industrial value chains across Data & AI, Advanced Materials, Advanced Manufacturing, and Next Generation Logistics; defensible through economic moats.

About Lisa McAlinden:
Lisa is a seasoned product sourcing, design and sustainability specialist with 20 years of experience in the UK and EU fashion markets. She is Product & Sustainability Director