tms’ SVP of Supply Chain Management breaks down supply chain strategies for 2025
Christina Slaughter, tms’ Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Management, spoke with Supply Chain Strategy to break down how businesses can prepare for potential tariff policy changes following the recent election in the US.
Christina explains that in recent months, many businesses have already stepped up their import of goods from China to get ahead of tariffs which could be implemented as early as January. Other companies are looking for onshore sourcing solutions from US-based suppliers who must be ready to fulfill large orders on short notice.
What is clear is that US businesses must prepare for a range of possible scenarios and be ready to act depending on how they unfold, which means closely monitoring developments, getting contingency plans ready, and having funding and logistics to react at lightning speed.
Christina notes while such legislative changes could affect how businesses manage their global supply chain operations, there are potential opportunities for growth:
“While business leaders crave stability, fortunes are also made during periods of disruption. When doing their calculations, businesses should remember that there are also advantages to sourcing goods from within the US.”
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