Building a future-proof supply chain: Navigate tariffs and economic uncertainty

In a disruption-heavy global trade environment, businesses must be prepared for uncertainty. From fluctuating tariffs to regulatory shifts to geopolitical disruptions, building a resilient and adaptable supply chain is more critical than ever.

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What you'll find here

Risk Mitigation Strategies: Explore best practices for diversifying suppliers, managing geopolitical risks, and securing supply chain stability.

Resilient Supply Chain Tactics: Learn how global organizations are rethinking logistics, optimizing sourcing strategies, and leveraging technology to maintain operational efficiency.

Expert Analysis & Thought Leadership: Gain insights from industry leaders and supply chain experts to make informed decisions.

Why resilience matters

Global trade is more volatile than ever. Companies that proactively manage risks and invest in flexible supply chain strategies are better positioned to maintain profitability, ensure product availability, and stay competitive in their markets. Learn more about how AlixPartners’ AI-enabled Global Trade Optimizer^TM can help you mitigate complex supply chain risk and improve cost performance, when it really matters.

Insights

Tariffs Webinar - US edition

On April 10, 2024 experts from AlixPartners’ Sourcing and Procurement, Supply Chain, and Growth teams gathered for a webinar: Navigating...

Tariffs Webinar - US edition

CEO Must-Dos For Tariff Turbulence: ‘Remain Agile To Pivot’

This article originally appeared in Chief Executive Magazine If you were having flashbacks to the early days of Covid-19 as the tariff...

CEO Must-Dos For Tariff Turbulence: ‘Remain Agile To Pivot’

Tariffs: A hidden threat to corporate and supply chain security

You may ask: “What do security breaches have to do with tariffs?” The answer is “a lot more than you may think.” Tariffs, sanctions, and...

Tariffs: A hidden threat to corporate and supply chain security

Building tariff resilience: Strategies for APAC businesses

The tariff policy announced by the U.S. administration on 2 April 2025 has disrupted and destabilized APAC markets. While there are a few...

Building tariff resilience: Strategies for APAC businesses

Trade tensions rise as global freight markets soften

Trade tensions escalated over the past month, with the U.S. announcing a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico (implementation delayed by 30 days), reinstating a 25% tariff on steel, increasing aluminum tariffs from 10% to 25%, and imposing an additional 10% tariff on all Chinese imports. In retaliation, China levied a 15% tariff on U.S. LNG and introduced a 10% tariff on crude oil, agricultural machinery, and other key sectors.

Trade tensions rise as global freight markets soften

New Year, new challenges: Navigating shifting supply chain trends

As we kick off 2025, global supply chains continue to shift. Ocean rates declined through December but saw a slight increase in early January as Lunar New Year (Jan 29, 2025) imports surged. Rates on Asia-EMEA lanes climbed further due to an equipment shortage, while air freight also saw modest rate increases, though still well below last year’s extreme peak-season levels.

New Year, new challenges: Navigating shifting supply chain trends

Tariffs, freight, and inventory movements...

In November, North American Supply Chain leaders shifted their focus to tariff mitigation and began putting in place or executing plans to prepare for the potential impact of new or increased tariffs.

Tariffs, freight, and inventory movements...

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