Supply Chain Agility Trumps Tariffs

Its a necessity, and one of the biggest challenges for brands of all sizes, from established global flagships, to up and coming disruptor outfits. Having the bandwidth to assess, analyze and verify supply chains takes time, and support can expedite the results organizations are seeking....

One of the reasons I was so excited to join GPA Global was our ability to help our clients find more flexibility through global and nearshore manufacturing options. If you're evaluating ways to reduce supply chain risk, improve lead times, or optimize costs, I'd be happy to set up a brief discussion with our impressive team! https://lnkd.in/etUHKTvg

When supply chain conditions change, having options matters. A diversified manufacturing strategy gives brands the ability to respond to shifting tariffs, manage costs, reduce risk, and maintain continuity without sacrificing speed to market. That's why we're seeing more companies rethink where and how they manufacture. Swipe through to explore how multiple manufacturing regions can help brands balance cost, speed, capability, capacity, and supply chain risk while building greater resilience for the future. Curious whether your current packaging supply chain is optimized for flexibility and resilience? Let's start a conversation. #SupplyChain #Nearshoring #Manufacturing #Packaging #Procurement #Operations

Consumer product supply chains have become increasingly complex - and the network that worked yesterday might not work tomorrow. In this Supply Chain Chat, Lisa Anderson talks with Erica Dill, COO of Tombot and an experienced consumer products and e-commerce operations executive, about what manufacturers are navigating now. They discuss tariffs, rising energy and labor costs, waterway and port challenges, infrastructure constraints and the growing importance of a China + 1 strategy. Erica also shares practical insights into how manufacturing in China has changed and why companies are evaluating Vietnam, Mexico and other sourcing alternatives. The takeaway? Don't wait for the next disruption. Manufacturers need to continually evaluate their supply chains, understand their options and plan ahead. 🎥 Watch Consumer Products: Rethinking Global Supply Chains for What’s Next: https://lnkd.in/gYBaYpJ8 #SupplyChain #ConsumerProducts #Manufacturing #GlobalSourcing #ChinaPlusOne #SupplyChainStrategy

Consumer product supply chains have become increasingly complex - and the network that worked yesterday might not work tomorrow. In this Supply Chain Chat, Lisa Anderson talks with Erica Dill, COO of Tombot and an experienced consumer products and e-commerce operations executive, about what manufacturers are navigating now. They discuss tariffs, rising energy and labor costs, waterway and port challenges, infrastructure constraints and the growing importance of a China + 1 strategy. Erica also shares practical insights into how manufacturing in China has changed and why companies are evaluating Vietnam, Mexico and other sourcing alternatives. The takeaway? Don't wait for the next disruption. Manufacturers need to continually evaluate their supply chains, understand their options and plan ahead. 🎥 Watch Consumer Products: Rethinking Global Supply Chains for What’s Next: https://lnkd.in/e5ynqpK5 #SupplyChain #ConsumerProducts #Manufacturing #GlobalSourcing #ChinaPlusOne #SupplyChainStrategy

Reuters reported on September 14, 2026 that U.S. retailer Target has moved some orders back to Chinese suppliers, citing supply chain disruptions and production constraints in alternative markets. The sources familiar with the matter did not disclose the value or duration of the orders. Shein, the C

* Industry Insight Wednesday * Manufacturing leaders can't control tariffs. They can't control geopolitical disruptions. They can't control what happens to global shipping costs next month. But they can control how their operations respond. I came across an IndustryWeek article this week that raised an interesting idea: Instead of trying to predict every disruption, design the business to handle more of them. That could mean: • Reducing unnecessary SKU complexity • Designing products with more common components • Delaying customization until later in the process • Building to order where it makes sense • Rethinking how much inventory is committed before demand is actually known It made me think about resilience a little differently. We often talk about supply chain resilience in terms of finding additional suppliers or carrying more inventory. But maybe resilience also starts much earlier: How the product and operation were designed in the first place. You can't eliminate uncertainty. But you can build an operation that's less vulnerable to it. For the manufacturing leaders in my network: When outside forces disrupt your operation, where do you see the BIGGEST opportunity to build more resilience? Product design? Supply chain? Inventory? Processes? Something else? #Manufacturing #Operations #SupplyChain

🌍 Supply chains are no longer facing isolated disruptions. They're navigating a constant state of change. As we move through 2026, the biggest challenges are clear: ✅ Trade tariffs and regulatory uncertainty ✅ Geopolitical tensions and regionalization ✅ Logistics disruptions and rising freight costs ✅ Semiconductor and critical material shortages ✅ ESG compliance demands ✅ Limited end-to-end visibility across supply networks For the electronics industry, supplier diversification and securing critical components are now strategic priorities, not operational tasks. The question is no longer: "How do we optimize the supply chain?" It's: "How do we build a supply chain that remains resilient, agile, and competitive amid constant disruption?" What do you see as the biggest supply chain challenge today? #SupplyChain #Procurement #ElectronicsManufacturing #Logistics #SupplyChainResilience #Manufacturing #DigitalTransformation #Operations

Tariffs one week, demand swings the next, manufacturers can't get a stable read on the market right now. Puneet Saxena spoke with diginomica about what's actually working for teams trying to stay profitable through it all. https://okt.to/Zq2uWa

Tariffs one week, demand swings the next, manufacturers can't get a stable read on the market right now. Puneet Saxena spoke with diginomica about what's actually working for teams trying to stay profitable through it all. https://okt.to/d0NCWh