Brace for Impact: Your Playbook for Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Is Here

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Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins and operations.

Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.

The advisory explores how leading companies are:

AI Agents Are Disrupting Retail Procurement — Here’s Why You Need To Move Fast (And How)

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The next procurement evolution is where supply chains and procurement practically run themselves. The catalyst for this next step lies in autonomous AI agents.

Navigating Geopolitical Risks in the Utility Sector: Managing Supply Chain Dynamics Amidst Surging Demand and Utility Growth

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Utilities are racing to adapt to a rapid increase in electricity demand, all while facing rising tariffs and geopolitical turbulence, regulatory shifts and industry-wide growth.

How can companies ensure supply chain stability?

In this webcast, Jacqui Spicer, director of strategic sourcing and procurement, Oncor Electric Delivery Company, and Colleen Zupan, director, business development, GEP, explore strategies to manage risk in today’s complex utility landscape.

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2025 GEP Procurement Outlook: Thriving Amid Uncertainty

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Procurement and supply chain leaders are no strangers to disruption. However, in 2025, the stakes are higher than ever. From shifting trade policies and new tariffs to persistent macroeconomic pressures and the adoption of AI, organizations must adapt quickly while maintaining resilience and driving value.

What strategies will drive success in this evolving landscape?

Watch GEP’s expert-led webcast to gain actionable insights on the biggest trends and challenges shaping procurement and supply chain in the year ahead.

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Navigating the New Trade Turbulence: Procurement Strategies for Tariff Readiness

March 05, 2025 | Procurement Strategy read

Tariffs are no longer just talk — they’re here.

With the U.S. preparing to enact tariffs against key trade partners like Mexico, Canada, the European Union and China, procurement leaders must move beyond reactionary measures and take decisive action to secure supply chains.

How Procurement Leaders Can Shield the Electrical Supply Chain From Tariff Shocks

March 04, 2025 | Procurement Strategy read

The electrical equipment industry is staring down the barrel of another tariff crisis. With proposed new tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada—some as high as 25% on key electrical components—the power and utilities sector could see project costs skyrocket, lead times stretch even further, and supplier reliability plummet.

What can procurement leaders do to mitigate risks?

How Tariffs Will Hit Procurement Hard

The electrical equipment sector is particularly vulnerable to trade disruptions.

Retail Procurement Strategy: Advanced Tactics for Inventory Optimization

March 03, 2025 | Inventory Management read

Buying products at the right price has been the perception about retail procurement for a long time. But not anymore. Retail procurement has now evolved into a function that needs to maintain its competitive edge, powered by strategic foresight, technological integration, and risk mitigation strategies.

The pain points include inventory imbalances, unorganized costs, as well as supplier disruptions — all of which make procurement a focus area for continuous refinement.

Conquering Tail Spend in 2025: New AI-Powered Tools and Strategies for Success

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Discover key strategies for leveraging AI and automation to tame your tail spend.

2025 Procurement Spend Category Outlook: Creating Value Amid Rising Uncertainties

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Rising costs, new tariffs and supply chain disruptions will continue to test the resilience of supply chain and procurement professionals in 2025. But with AI transforming decision-making and operations, there’s plenty of room for innovation and growth.

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Leveraging AI for ESG: A Supply Chain Perspective

February 24, 2025 | Sustainability read

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations have moved from the periphery to become central to corporate strategy. There’s a growing pressure from stakeholders on organizations to demonstrate tangible ESG progress — particularly in the supply chains — which typically account for most of their environmental and social impact. Artificial Intelligence has emerged as a powerful tool, with exceptional capabilities to monitor, measure and improve ESG performance.

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