Global supply chains entering 2025 are undergoing a fundamental strategic shift. After years of optimizing for cost and efficiency—often by concentrating manufacturing in one country—companies are now rethinking how and where they source. Recent disruptions from trade wars, pandemics, and geopolitical tensions have exposed the vulnerabilities of over-reliance on any...
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Asia remains the backbone of global supply chains in 2025, but sourcing in Asia is no longer as simple as picking the lowest-cost country. Rising wages in China, new manufacturing powerhouses in Southeast Asia, and shifting trade policies are reshaping the sourcing landscape. For procurement and supply chain professionals, the...
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The sweeping U.S. tariff changes of 2025 are reshaping global sourcing for businesses of all types – from nimble startups to sprawling multinationals. In early 2025, the White House enacted broad new import tariffs with unprecedented speed and scope (source). The cost of imported materials and products surged overnight, affecting...
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