⚖️ Profit margins are no longer lost in the factory; they’re lost at customs...
Many leaders are still waiting for a “return to normal” like in 2018. The reality is that such normality no longer exists.
We are in an era of structural transition, where the "Cost of Moving" is competing directly with the "Cost of Producing." According to our latest strategic report:
📉 Friction: Tariffs will subtract 1 percentage point from manufacturing growth this year. 📈 Costs: A 5.4% increase in input costs is expected by 2026. ⚠️ Risk: 78% of manufacturers identify trade uncertainty as their biggest threat.
The question for CEOs and CFOs is no longer how to produce more cheaply, but how to design a supply chain that is a strategic asset and not just a cost center.
Is your P&L prepared for an era of permanent tariffs?
