In this episode of Build a Business Worth Buying, we sit down with Jim Tompkins, a supply chain expert, to explore how businesses can adapt to the challenges of deglobalization. From navigating tariffs to building resilient supply chains, Jim shares actionable strategies to future-proof your business in an ever-changing global landscape.
What You’ll Learn:
- The impact of deglobalization on global trade and supply chains.
- How to navigate tariffs and shifting trade policies.
- Strategies for building supply chain resilience and flexibility.
- Why businesses should focus on optionality and inventory strategy.
About Jim Tompkins:
Jim Tompkins is a renowned supply chain expert and author, with decades of experience helping businesses navigate complex global challenges.
He embarked on an unforeseen journey in 2018, prompted by the escalating global changes and disruptions. His curiosity piqued by natural disasters, bankruptcies, and political upheavals, Jim began meticulously tracking these events. To his surprise, the frequency and impact of these disruptions rapidly increased, with 2018 already on an upward trend that only worsened in 2019. His journey became an ongoing endeavor to understand and navigate the ever-shifting landscape of global instability.
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