Tariffs disrupt the entire supply chain, forcing importers to raise prices, inevitably reducing consumer demand. This pressure leads retailers to rethink sourcing, supplier relationships, and inventory strategies forcing consumers to face significant cost increases. The recent spike in administrative costs (up 14% from 2023 to 2024), mounting regulatory pressure, and looming policy uncertainty are forcing logistics and supply chain leaders to rethink everything—from sourcing strategies to warehouse operations. Though strategies like nearshoring offer temporary relief, they only provide a short-term fix. What’s needed is a future-proof foundation in which systems respond to disruptions in real time, adapt strategically, and unlock efficiencies at every link of the chain.

This is where SAP Supply Chain Management solutions come into play, helping businesses build more resilient supply chains by leveraging end-to-end data visibility, AI, and automation. By using AI to predict demand shifts, streamline logistics to offset rising costs, and enable data-driven decisions at speed and scale, businesses can maintain competitiveness and ensure that tariffs don't dictate their success. SAP Supply Chain Logistics management software allows companies to manage goods efficiently across warehousing, fulfilment, and distribution. By managing logistics end to end, SAP solutions improve responsiveness and sustainability while enhancing customer service through a platform that connects seamlessly to automation, devices, and partners. 

Want to learn more? 
On 10th June we are hosting an SAP Innovation Day for Supply Chain, an exclusive event where we bring together businesses to future proof their logistics in times of turbulence. By embracing the right technology, your business can maintain competitiveness and ensure that external variables such as tariffs don’t dictate your success. Join us to discover how SAP's Logistics portfolio can help your business be more resilient to business challenges and responsive to opportunities. This event is going to feature insightful customer stories from Kraft Heinz, Girteka, Emtelle, BMI Group, and a leading multinational FMCG company. Highlights of the day include a keynote by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, a dynamic panel interview with customer speakers, and interactive demos on Visual Picking and Warehouse Robotics by TeamViewer and Kinexon. We will also be hosting breakout sessions in our cutting-edge Immersive Experience Centre. 

We understand that tariff challenges aren’t going away, but they don’t have to derail your businesses growth. With SAP Supply Chain Logistics solutions, you can turn volatility into visibility, and uncertainty into innovation. Register today to secure your spot and prepare to build a future-proof supply chain -> https://go4.events.sap.com/gb-sap-supply-chain-innovation-day-logistics/en_us/home.html?campaigncode=CRM-GB25-AAA-2959632&source=website-cilt-blog