{"id":15499,"date":"2025-07-23T06:34:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T11:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/optimas.com\/?p=15499"},"modified":"2025-10-21T10:04:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T15:04:44","slug":"mitigating-supply-chain-risk-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/optimas.com\/es_es\/mitigating-supply-chain-risk-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Mitigating Supply Chain Risk in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>With the current global trade dynamics, Optimas experts shared insights on how to mitigate fastener supply chain risk, as well as a whole host of related aspects in our live webinar \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/optimas.com\/es_es\/watch-now-mitigating-supply-chain-risk-webinar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Pressures, Local Impacts: The Fastener Supply Chain in a Shifting World<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Simon Wright (Marketing Director, International) was joined by a panel of experts that included Adam Cherry (Vice President, Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain, Americas), Graeme Bassett (Vice President, APAC), Jeremy Clarke (Vice President, Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain, International) and Lucy Dalley (Head of Trade Compliance).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-background-color:#e57812;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"border:5px solid #f6f6f6;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" title=\"Adam Cherry 2\" src=\"https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Adam-Cherry-2-1024x1024.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-15371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Adam-Cherry-2-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Adam-Cherry-2-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Adam-Cherry-2-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Adam-Cherry-2-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Adam-Cherry-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Ad\u00e1n cereza<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">VP, Strategic Sourcing &amp; Supply Chain, Optimas<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\" style=\"border:5px solid #f6f6f6;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" title=\"Jeremy-Clarke-2\" src=\"https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Jeremy-Clarke-2.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Jeremy-Clarke-2-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Jeremy-Clarke-2-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Jeremy-Clarke-2-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Jeremy-Clarke-2-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Jeremy-Clarke-2.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Jeremy Clarke<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">VP, Strategic Sourcing &amp; Supply Chain, Optimas<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\" style=\"border:5px solid #f6f6f6;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" title=\"lucy dalley 2\" src=\"https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lucy-dalley-2-1024x1024.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-15370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lucy-dalley-2-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lucy-dalley-2-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lucy-dalley-2-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lucy-dalley-2-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lucy-dalley-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Lucy<br \/>\nDalley<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Head of Logistics and Compliance, Optimas<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\" style=\"border:5px solid #f6f6f6;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" title=\"Graeme Bassett 1\" src=\"https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Graeme-Bassett-1.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-15369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Graeme-Bassett-1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Graeme-Bassett-1-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Graeme-Bassett-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Graeme-Bassett-1-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Graeme-Bassett-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Graeme Bassett<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">VP, APAC, Optimas<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\" style=\"border:5px solid #f6f6f6;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" title=\"Optimas Intl. Head Shots 2021\" src=\"https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/simon_wright-formal.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-15368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/simon_wright-formal-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/simon_wright-formal-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/simon_wright-formal-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/simon_wright-formal-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/simon_wright-formal.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Sim\u00f3n Wright<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Director de Marketing, \u00d3ptimas<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><br><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>Continue reading to get a sample of the webinar session or <a href=\"https:\/\/optimas.com\/es_es\/watch-now-mitigating-supply-chain-risk-webinar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">watch the on-demand recording<\/a> below.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.6666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FV9aGW9p8tA?si=bhNGaQVY3NgWO71X\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.6666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><h3><strong>What global economic and political forces are impacting trade today?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>\u201cI think the first step is recognizing how frequently global disruptions are occurring now,\u201d said Cherry. \u201cIf you look back more than five years, pre-COVID, supply chains were generally hit by macroeconomic or geopolitical events maybe once a year, if that. Supply chain wasn\u2019t seen as a strategic priority at the C-suite level.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut in the last five years, the pace and magnitude of disruptions have dramatically increased. Tariffs are the first thing that comes to mind &#8211; they change often and unpredictably. Here in the US, if you don\u2019t like the current tariff structure, wait a week &#8211; it may shift.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019d add that 2024 alone saw nearly 70 general elections globally, many of which introduced new uncertainty or in some cases stability,\u201d said Clarke. \u201cThese elections can influence trade policy significantly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Bassett, who works out of Optimas\u2019 facility in Suzhou, China added: \u201cWhen China announced it\u2019s \u2018Made in China 2025\u2019 plan, it signaled its intent to shift from being the world\u2019s factory for commodities to producing high-tech goods like electric vehicles and advanced electronics.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis made the rest of the world take notice and see China as a competitive threat. We\u2019ve also seen countries block Chinese investment and prevent firms from supplying infrastructure in sectors deemed vital to national security.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><strong>We\u2019ve heard how forces such as tariffs, politics, climate and logistics are creating immense supply chain pressure. Let&#8217;s shift to operational risks. <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Clarke kicked off this topic by saying: \u201cOperational risks vary by region and industry, but a big one is demand volatility. Manufacturers have had to quickly adapt production to meet changing demand, and that\u2019s not easy when you factor in lead time fluctuations and disruptions in fulfilment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt also impacts logistics capacity &#8211; if you&#8217;re trying to secure space on vessels with inconsistent schedules and sudden pricing swings, it\u2019s a big challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Based at Wood Dale, Illinois \u2013 Optimas Americas headquarters \u2013 Cherry echoed Clarke\u2019s point on adapting to production: \u201cOne thing I\u2019d add is how tariffs and disruptions can change the mission of facilities within a network.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor instance, you might need to repurpose a site from a storage function to a throughput hub. That impacts space, labor and operational planning. We\u2019ve had to look at our agility and how quickly we can shift operations to respond to market changes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCompliance flexibility is crucial,\u201d said Dalley. \u201cLegislation is constantly changing, so your documentation and due diligence need to be rock solid.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe&#8217;re constantly adapting to new rules to avoid delays at the border. Transit times can be severely impacted if you\u2019re not fully compliant. It comes down to knowing your products and the regulations in every country you operate in.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Cost management is another operational challenge. Prices are always sensitive, but now more than ever, businesses need to handle cost volatility strategically.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What can supply chain leaders do now to get ahead of disruptions?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>\u201cRegardless of the disruption type, I always start with data and communication,\u201d said Cherry. \u201cDo you have the data you need, like HTS codes and country of origin? And do you have a communication structure that allows fast, aligned decision-making?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s also about having regular touchpoints with key stakeholders &#8211; reviewing risks, aligning mitigation strategies and making sure decisions are cascaded clearly. Using a structured framework like SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) helps manage these disruptions more proactively.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>From a compliance and logistics perspective, Dalley added: \u201cClassification and documentation are huge.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKnowing HTS codes and origins helps assess landed costs and identify trade agreements to benefit from. Partnering with a good customs broker is also important &#8211; they help you stay current and compliant.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Clarke continued the conversation, saying: \u201cBuilding upstream and downstream relationships is key &#8211; understanding customer forecasts and vendor capabilities helps you act before disruption hits. AI tools also help you analyze market intelligence and give your teams actionable data quickly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat same data-driven approach can also feed into ESG strategies, ensuring your supply chains are sustainable while being resilient.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If you want to hear the whole conversation, <a href=\"https:\/\/optimas.com\/es_es\/watch-now-mitigating-supply-chain-risk-webinar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">check out the webinar recording<\/a> so you can gain all he insight these experts offered. Also, <a href=\"https:\/\/optimas.com\/es_es\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cont\u00e1ctenos aqu\u00ed<\/a> if you have any questions for the panel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:#91c73e;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><br><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:8px;\"><p style=\"color: #ffffff; 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