Supply Chain Strategies That Work When Global Politics Don't

Global trade is facing unprecedented disruption from tariff wars and geopolitical conflicts, forcing businesses to radically rethink their supply chain strategies for survival and competitive advantage. Companies are implementing innovative approaches to build resilience against unpredictable trade policies and regional conflicts that threaten business continuity. • Diversifying supplier bases away from single regions or suppliers to reduce vulnerability to tariffs and conflict zones • Adopting digital technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain to improve visibility and enable real-time responses to disruptions • Exploring nearshoring or friendshoring options to reduce dependency on international shipping and tariff-vulnerable regions • Building strategic partnerships with logistics providers and suppliers to enhance flexibility during crises • Implementing strategic stockpiling and scenario planning to prepare for various disruption scenarios • Winners in this environment include pharmaceuticals and consumer goods companies with diversified manufacturing • Struggling industries include automotive, airlines, consumer electronics and retail sectors heavily dependent on global supply chains • Companies that invested early in diversification and digital transformation are showing greater resilience to trade shocks Subscribe to be first to know when new episodes drop, and join us next week for another episode of the Chain Reaction Podcast. Send us a text You can follow Chain Reaction on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook Support the show THANKS FOR LISTENING PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW You can support the podcast by following the link here. It makes a big difference and helps us make great content for you to listen to. Follow like and share the Chain Reaction Podcast with colleagues and friends on social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn. News about forthcoming programmes click here SHARE Please share the link with others so they can listen too https://chainreaction.buzzsprout.com/share LET US KNOW If you have any comments, suggestions or questions then just direct message on Linkedin or X (Twitter) REVIEW AND RATE If you like the show please rate and review it. Every vote helps. About Tony Hines and the Chain Reaction Podcast – All About Supply Chain Advantage I have been researching and writing about supply chains for over 25 years. I wrote my first book on supply chain strategies in the early 2000s. The latest edition is published in 2024 available from Routledge, Amazon and all good book stores. Each week we have special episodes on particular topics relating to supply chains. We have a weekly news round up every Saturday at 12 noon...