Always look on the bright side of tariffs - part one

 WELL, we are still in uncertain times.  Tariffs are being introduced, reduced, raised, paused, exempted on what feels like a daily basis.

So, from a Procurement & Supply Chain point of view let's take the positives - our role in the organisation is (currently) critical to success  - maybe even to survival.  So, for once in our lives we are on the main stage (or at the very least, we should be - it may not be happening for you).

And because of the complex nature of some of these tariffs (see below) it is vitally important that we understand the origins and structure of our supply chains.  So, we should be supported in those investigations rather than being told just to get a shipment for Tuesday...

Being less flippant and exaggerated, it is a good reminder of the Covid-19 lesson that unless we really understand our supply chains we are not aware of the risks and opportunities within it.

Good hunting.