In other words, companies were already carrying extra inventory before President Trump unveiled his aggressive view on tariffs. “Excess imports combined with inventory rundowns gives companies about 1 to 2 months before the tariff impacts start to bite,” Chadha said. Companies are preparing for tariff uncertainty by buying inventory two-to-three months out. · Bloomberg So
To address the challenges of modern supply-demand planning, companies need to adopt a strategic, technology-driven approach–especially in light of the complexities posed by global trade policies. ABeam’s three-step methodology focuses on optimising processes, streamlining inventory management, and enhancing operational efficiency, enabling businesses to better navigate internal inefficiencies and external disruptions. The first step is to
Tariffs charged on new products coming into the country are making old products look a lot better. … More (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Getty Images The uncertainty surrounding tariffs is creating paralysis in retail supply channels. Wholesalers can’t tell retailers what the price of their products will be. That leaves retailers stuck — they
Tariffs charged on new products coming into the country are making old products look a lot better. … More (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Getty Images The uncertainty surrounding tariffs is creating paralysis in retail supply channels. Wholesalers can’t tell retailers what the price of their products will be. That leaves retailers stuck — they
‘Friendshoring’ set to become the new normal – and it’s more sustainable Image: Businesses are looking to bring manufacturing closer to home according to Capgemini Research from Capgemini reveals that large organisations across the US and Europe are reconfiguring global supply chains in a bid to get ahead of supply chain vulnerabilities and geopolitical risks.
This story was originally published on Supply Chain Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Supply Chain Dive newsletter. Supply chain operations managers face a very different environment today than they have in the past. As they contend with post-globalization, natural disasters, new labor pressures and additional factors, leaders must
Inventory levels shot up in February as suppliers raced to stock up ahead of possible tariffs from the current administration, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and four other schools. BOCA RATON, Fla., March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Inventory levels shot up in February as suppliers raced to stock up ahead of possible
A growing number of businesses are struggling to find smaller warehouse spaces, even though the pandemic-era uptick in warehouse demand has cooled. According to real-estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield, the vacancy rate for U.S. warehouses under 100,000 square feet was 3.9% in the fourth quarter, much lower than the 6.7% overall vacancy rate. This
This story was originally published on Supply Chain Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Supply Chain Dive newsletter. LAS VEGAS — Target is pushing to solve two of its top supply chain challenges — inventory management and trailer unloading — via technology improvements, according to Chief Supply Chain and
Supply chains are under siege by an undeniable force: change. From shifting material sourcing locations to evolving inventories and fluctuating regulations, tariffs, and ports, every aspect of procurement feels the ripple effect. For large industrial manufacturers, change directly impacts operational uptime and business resiliency. While change is inevitable, how organizations adapt can make all the