How TARIFFS Impact Global Supply Chains, Logistics, And Sourcing Strategies

April
08
2026 (Wednesday)
Time 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
Duration: 60 Minutes
31 Days Left To REGISTER
Id: 211904
Instructor
Claire Mould & Qing Lin 
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Overview

Tariff volatility is reshaping global supply chains in real time. What once appeared to be cost-efficient sourcing can quickly become strategically exposed in a shifting policy landscape.

This session examines how tariffs influence supplier relationships, logistics models, and total cost of ownership calculations. It explores the practical realities of diversification strategies such as "China Plus One, (or 'N')" and the balance between resilience and operational complexity.

Particular attention is given to regulated and high-value sectors, including life sciences, Medtech, advanced manufacturing, and clean technology, where origin sensitivity, compliance requirements, and geopolitical exposure intersect.

Participants will gain a clearer framework for evaluating sourcing decisions in a fragmented trade environment and building supply chains that are adaptive rather than reactive.

Why you should Attend

Your logistics team is working with a pre-tariff playbook. In today's market, a 'cheap' supplier in a high-tariff zone is your most expensive risk.

  • The Fragility Factor: Is your supply chain one policy update away from total collapse?   
  • The China Plus One (or 'N') Urgency: If you haven't diversified your sourcing away from high-tariff regions, you are paying a "loyalty tax" that your competitors are not
  • Incoterm Ambiguity: Do you know exactly who is paying the duty in your current contracts, or are you in for a huge unpleasant surprise at the border?

Areas Covered in the Session

  • How tariff volatility reshapes sourcing decisions and supplier relationships
  • Rethinking total cost of ownership in a fragmented trade environment
  • "China Plus One (or 'N')": strategic intent vs practical reality
  • Diversification vs over-fragmentation of supply chains
  • Contractual and Incoterm considerations in volatile policy environments
  • Sector-specific sensitivity in regulated industries such as life sciences and Medtech
  • Building supply chain resilience without operational paralysis
  • Balancing efficiency, resilience, and geopolitical exposure

Who Will Benefit

  • CEOs
  • Managing Directors
  • Export Managers
  • Supply Chain Directors
  • Strategy & Growth Leads
  • Trade Association Leaders
  • Government Trade Officials
  • International Business Consultants

Speaker Profile

Claire Mould Claire Mould is an international strategist, advisor, mentor, and published author with over 30 years’ experience leading innovation-driven transformation across charitable, public, and private sectors.

With a foundation in post-doctoral research in neuroscience and effective leadership, she brings a unique blend of analytical rigour and emotional intelligence to complex systems thinking, helping organisations design and embed sustainable, future-focused strategies. Her work is rooted in collaboration-building high-trust partnerships to identify challenges, co-create solutions, and deliver measurable impact.

She specialises in: Strategic transformation in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Systems analysis and design for sustainable business growth
Communication and negotiation facilitation at all organisational levels
Mentoring emerging and established leaders through change
Enabling emotionally intelligent decision-making and compassionate leadership

As a presenter and trainer, Claire’s delivered workshops and keynotes internationally and continue to contribute forward thinking leadership strategies through writing and public speaking. Whether advising executive teams or facilitating multi-sector forums, her goal is always to catalyse meaningful, lasting change.

Claire is committed to leading complex transformation with strategic clarity, compassionate leadership and sustainable impact.

Qing Lin is an international trade advisor with nearly 20 years’ experience guiding businesses and public-sector leaders through complex global market dynamics.

She specialises in translating geopolitical shifts, regulatory fragmentation, and cross-cultural negotiation realities into clear strategic decisions for boards and executive teams.

A regular commentator on global trade and founder of International Growth Council, she works across advanced manufacturing, life sciences, education and culture, engineering, and regulated medical sectors, with deep engagement across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Singapore.
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