
← MESA Knows Smart Manufacturing2 jun 2025 · 1 u 21 min
Manufacturing Addresses the Challenge of Tariffs
<p>In this episode, we sit down with manufacturers and supply chain experts to explore how today’svolatile trade environment is forcing a strategic rethink across the industry. From shifting sourcing decisions and rising costs to accelerating reshoring and digital investments, we unpack how tariffs and uncertainty are no longer just a policy issue — they’re an operational reality. I am joined by several members of our Knowledge Committee as well as special guest Robert Cohen, Senior Fellow at the Economic Strategy Institute. Our guests share real-world stories of how they’re adapting:</p><ul><li>Rethinking just-in-time vs. just-in-case inventory</li><li>Using digital twins and simulation to plan around disruption</li><li>Adjusting capital investment to favor agility and automation</li><li>Navigating compliance across borders while lobbying for clarity at home</li><li><br></li></ul><p>We also dig into the role of predictive analytics, supply chain visibility, and policy advocacy —and what forward-looking manufacturers are doing now to prepare for what’s next. Whether you're navigating sourcing headaches, retooling your production strategy, or trying to future-proof your business model, this episode delivers insight you won’t want to miss.</p>