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Tariff Mitigation Through On-Shoring, Supplier Onboarding, and Strategic Sourcing: A Modern Supply Chain Playbook

Welcome to the modern supply chain playbook. If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s this: disruption is inevitable, but disaster is optional. And when it comes to tariffs, ignoring the warning signs isn't just risky — it's a direct threat to your entire operational model.

David Erwin

April 29, 2025

How to Outsmart Tariffs with Onshoring and Smarter Supplier Relationship Management

If you're managing a supply chain for complex manufacturing, then you know the pressure is real. Tariffs aren’t just abstract policy moves — they’re budget-busting monsters that stomp through your margins like Godzilla through downtown Tokyo. One minute, your sourcing strategy is humming along. The next? You're scrambling to find U.S.-based suppliers for parts you can no longer afford to import.

David Erwin

April 23, 2025

A Tale of Two Procurements: How Supply-Chain Visibility Transforms the B2B Landscape

The smooth operation of any manufacturing facility hinges on a well-oiled procure-to-pay process. This critical function ensures a steady flow of raw materials and components needed for production, keeping assembly lines running and products on track for delivery. Across various industries, from furniture manufacturing to automotive assembly, efficient procurement directly impacts a company's ability to meet production schedules, control costs, and maintain healthy supplier relationships.

David Erwin

August 26, 2024

Climbing Out of the Email Abyss: Streamlining Procurement in the Digital Era

This article explores the challenges and frustrations of the email abyss in procurement, analyzes its causes and effects, and points to the way of escape through a digital-era solution that empowers you to regain control of the chaos and put you back on the cutting edge of technology.

David Erwin

August 14, 2024

Supply Chain Visibility - From Blurred Vision to Sharp Focus

The global supply chain is facing a significant challenge: a lack of visibility. Across industries, businesses grapple with disruptions, delays, and lost inventory, which jeopardize production schedules and customer satisfaction. It does not matter where a company is located or how much supplier redundancy is built into the supply chain. Everyone is asking the same question. Will critical materials arrive on time to keep production lines operating?

David Erwin

April 26, 2024

What is Supply Chain Visibility? A Comprehensive Look for Business Leaders

Supply chains have become increasingly complex and intricate in today's globalized and interconnected business landscape. Supply chain visibility has emerged as a critical differentiator to navigate this complexity and ensure efficient operations. This comprehensive look at supply chain visibility delves into the essential aspects of supply chain visibility to help business leaders make informed decisions and achieve significant competitive advantages in their supply chains.

David Erwin

March 15, 2024