OPERATIONAL RESILIENCE
The Strategic Toolkit for
Tariff-Proofing Your Manufacturing
Rising tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and shifting production costs are forcing manufacturers to rethink their strategies. Companies moving operations out of China, nearshoring to Latin America, or optimizing production in the U.S. need a clear plan. This toolkit helps manufacturers assess their exposure, explore strategic options, and take action.
Step 1: Understand the Total Cost of Ownership
Many companies base sourcing decisions on price alone, often underestimating offshoring costs by 20–30%. It is important to first understand the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) to assess the true costs by factoring in overhead, risks, strategy, and more. This enables better sourcing decisions and evaluating the best strategic choice for your business. Here is a free TCO estimator from the Reshoring Initiative.
Step 2: Assess Your Tariff Exposure: When and Why
Supplier decisions impact cost, risk, and long-term stability. Moving production away from offshore suppliers, integrating regional suppliers, or strengthening domestic operations all come with challenges and opportunities. The sections below break down when these shifts make sense and what to consider before making a change.
Step 3: Explore Your Strategic Options
Once you’ve identified the total landed costs and key challenges affecting your supply chain, manufacturing strategy, and operational efficiency, the next step is to develop and execute a plan for long-term success, ensuring greater agility and resilience in a dynamic, competitive market. TBM Consulting Group provides tailored solutions to improve supplier performance, optimize operations, and strengthen supply chains—helping companies transition operations from China (or other Asia-Pacific countries), integrate suppliers in Latin America, or optimize production in the U.S.
Step 4: You have the toolkit.
Now what?
Having a plan is just the start—execution is what drives results. This toolkit gives you the framework, but success comes from taking action. Our consultants work alongside you to put strategy into action—helping you transition suppliers in China, integrate nearshoring operations in Latin America, or optimize production in the U.S.
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Tariff policies, trade regulations, and cost structures can shift quickly due to geopolitical, economic, and policy changes. The information in this toolkit reflects current conditions and the best available data. Stay updated on the latest developments in Yahoo! Finance or consult with TBM Consulting Group to evaluate how these factors may impact your specific situation.
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