Designing Resiliency Amid Global Trade Uncertainty

With rising tariffs and shifting trade policies, industrial manufacturers are under pressure to protect margins and maintain agility. According to a recent NAM survey, 73% of manufacturers cite trade uncertainty as a top business challenge.

🔧 The key to resilience? Cross-functional collaboration and real-time supply chain visibility.

A recent article highlights how manufacturers are in critical need of solutions like Intertek's SupplyTek to:

• Bridge the gap between engineering, sourcing, and production
• Avoid costly design changes due to tariff-exposed components
• Improve traceability and decision-making across the product lifecycle
• Respond quickly to disruptions with data-driven insights

📈 Real-world examples from Bosch, Volvo CE, and Trumpf show how digital infrastructure is helping industrial firms stay competitive—even in volatile global markets.

✅ Intertek’s SupplyTek supports:

• Supplier audits and traceability assessments
• Risk mitigation and regulatory compliance
• Technical guidance for smarter product development

👉 Explore SupplyTek: www.intertek.com/supplytek