Trump Tariffs: Supply Chain Impacts and Strategic Response

What if tariffs increase landed costs by 15% across Asian suppliers?

Model the impact of a 15% increase in landed costs on all imports from China, Vietnam, and other Asian countries. Evaluate how this affects total procurement costs across product categories, which suppliers become uncompetitive, and what sourcing diversification would be required to maintain current margins. Assess inventory pre-positioning strategies before tariff implementation.

What if demand planning requires accelerated inventory buildup pre-tariff?

Model the impact of increasing safety stock by 20-30% on high-tariff goods in advance of tariff implementation dates. Calculate the working capital impact, warehouse capacity requirements, and inventory carrying costs. Compare this against the cost savings from avoiding tariff exposure, and determine optimal pre-positioning quantities by product category and supplier.

What if supplier availability shifts due to tariff-driven reshoring?

Simulate the effect of key suppliers relocating production out of tariff-affected countries (China, India) to nearshore locations (Mexico, Vietnam, Eastern Europe). Model impacts on lead times, minimum order quantities, and pricing. Evaluate how this reshaping of global supplier networks affects sourcing flexibility and inventory requirements across your supply chain.