Mitigating risks in supply chain management: A strategic guide for procurement professionals

Global supply chains are navigating an unprecedented landscape of challenges. Tariff volatility, geopolitical instability and inflationary pressures demand immediate strategic responses from procurement leaders. Having access to actionable strategies and expert insights is critical for building resilience and safeguarding profitability.  

In the coming months, factors like trade policy uncertainty, regional conflicts and shifting cost structures will continue to disrupt global markets. For procurement professionals, understanding how to mitigate these risks is no longer optional – it’s essential for success.  

In this whitepaper, we explore:

• Actionable risk mitigation strategies: Discover four key strategies, including supplier diversification and dynamic should-cost modelling, to build a more resilient supply chain
• Expert geopolitical analysis: Understand how events like tariff hikes and regional conflicts directly impact commodity markets, with expert insights on base metals, steel and technology metals
• Data-driven decision making: Learn how to integrate real-time data and predictive analytics to identify risk patterns before the disrupt your operations
• Practical lessons from real-world disruptions: Gain valuable insights from the 2025 US-Brazil tariff crisis and the five critical lessons it taught procurement leaders about policy risk, contract flexibility and strategic sourcing