New and fluctuating tariffs and potential shifts in trade relationships are creating significant challenges for management teams. Supply Chain and Finance functions are pivoting to operate under greater volatility and uncertainty. While the direction, magnitude, and duration of tariffs remains unclear, companies need options and flexibility.  Protiviti offers the expertise to help you develop agility and navigate this period with confidence.

There are key areas of immediate focus for management to consider:

Cost fluctuations – The threat of supply chain disruptions will impact margins and knowing how to mitigate those impacts in a timely fashion is critical. It will involve deep dives into supplier contracts, legal reviews and options to diversify / modify pricing, delivery and logistics.

Inventory policy and capital management – It is important to re-evaluate inventory policies and working capital management strategies in light of potential cost increases.

Budgeting and strategic planning – Recalibrating budgets and forecasting amidst significant uncertainty will require having robust and flexible scenario planning capabilities.

Cash flow forecasting – Optimization of cash flow and having transparency into what levers to pull in the near and long term is increasingly important, driven by the need for additional cash for supply flexibility, investments or loan covenant compliance.