Webinar: Planning for Unpredictable Tariff & Trade Pressures
Thursday, March 27, 2025 – 1:00 ET/Noon CT
In light of the evolving global trade environment and recent tariff implementations, it’s crucial for businesses to proactively address its potential impacts on operations and profitability. This webinar provided insights and actionable strategies to help your organization anticipate and mitigate the effects of current and future tariffs.
Key topics included:
- Understanding Recent Tariff Changes: An overview of the latest tariffs imposed by the U.S. government, including those affecting imports from China, Mexico, and Canada, and potential impact on various industries.
- Financial and Operational Implications: How increased costs related to raw materials, packaging, services, transportation, and labor can affect your bottom line, and strategies to manage these challenges.
- Strategic Levers for Mitigation: We will explore options such as manufacturing and distribution network optimization, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and trade preference programs to reduce tariff exposure.
- Scenario Planning and Risk Assessment: Discussion of ways to utilize scenario analyses to prepare for various tariff-related contingencies and conduct risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in your supply chain.
- Leveraging Technology and AI: How you can incorporate artificial intelligence and other technologies to optimize inventory management, forecast financial impacts, and enhance decision-making processes.
Additional Information:
The replay of this webinar is not eligible for CPE credit.