Recent tariffs are highlighting deeper supply chain vulnerabilities: China controls 80% of global solar manufacturing, while almost half of aluminium in the US is imported from overseas. Supply chains have been under strain for years with new pressures mounting. China dependency can increase by 150x when looking beyond direct suppliers, while climate shocks and conflicts drive up prices on key commodities.
The silver lining? AI-powered network mapping tools now offer up to four months' advance warning of potential supply chain disruptions. With 65% of companies facing critical bottlenecks, it's time to rethink supply chain resilience.
