Do you have backup transportation built into your model? Are you considering additional transportation partners such as third-party logistics providers (3PL) and brokers? Perhaps they shouldn't be considered a last resort.
Insights on leveraging cross-border trade for business growth and wider market reach
Have you checked in with your supply chain lately? Will they be geared up to support you or have you ignored them and don't know what might happen as production ramps up in the U.S.?
According to Industry Week, steel imports from 2016-17 are on track to be the lowest in almost 15 years!
Amazon's expansion into Australia will have impacts on retail, and how will it shape the future of global distribution and drone delivery?
Take a look at your supply chain. How are you likely to be affected by changes to NAFTA? What risks should you account for?
Trump's trade policies impact the global supply chain - explore strategies for adaptation in this article by Lisa Anderson
Are you prepared to leverage additional technology to remain competitive?
According to the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) risk index, risk is the highest since 2013. It is easy to become complacent. Are you adding risk into your supply chain conversations and plans?
