Navigating the Tariff Storm Part VIII: Is Your Supply Chain Ready?
July 2, 2025 By: David K. Teeple | Topics: Supply Chain, Tariffs
By Daniel Hyla and David Teeple
Tariffs are no longer just a talking point among supply chain professionals — they’ve become a global headline. Over the past few months, businesses across all industries have scrambled to respond, forming dedicated tariff mitigation teams, re-evaluating sourcing strategies, and defining new approaches to increase agility and transparency across their supply chains.
With “Liberation Day 2.0” set for July 9th, continuing to proactively plan is mandatory. We encourage you to revisit our tariff blog series to get a comprehensive view of how tariffs are shaping macroeconomic conditions and to discover actionable strategies for navigating tariffs.
In case you missed them, our recent posts have explored:
- Navigating the Tariff Storm Part I: Minimize the Impact of Tariffs on the Supply Chain
- Navigating the Tariff Storm Part II: How 2025 Tariffs Are Reshaping Strained Global Supply Chains
- Navigating the Tariff Storm Part III: Surviving Tariff Turbulence – What to Do Now
- Navigating the Tariff Storm Part IV: How Mid-Size Retailers Can Stay Afloat
- Navigating the Tariff Storm Part V: Tariffs at the Table
- Navigating the Tariff Storm Part VI: The Good, The Bad, & What’s Next
- Navigating the Tariff Storm Part VII: Trade Policy Update
While it may feel like the tariff winds have subsided, we may very well be in the eye of the storm. Leaders should continue to prioritize transparency, strengthen supplier relationships, and invest in flexibility to stay resilient for the near and long term.
Let Sedlak assist you in addressing these challenging times. With over 65 years of experience advising industry leading organizations, Sedlak will help address the challenges of today and prepare you for an ever-evolving future. Reach out to Dave Teeple at dteeple@jasedlak.com or Daniel Hyla at dhyla@jasedlak.com for more information.
