Reports

The manufacturing industry is heavily impacted by international trade as most major enterprises have complex, multi-country supply chains. With a swathe of new tariffs being declared by the US in early 2025, and the subsequent retaliatory steps taken by countries impacted by the tariffs, manufacturers are dealing with a significantly more volatile environment than they have seen in the past This research byte explores the nature of these tariffs, and the associated trade wars, and how they are different from previous trade disputes. It also examines what manufacturers can do to enable supply chain resilience and mitigate the tariff risks. It also explores the need to invest in strong data management and technology adoption to create future-proof operations.

March, 2025

Multisourcing is a strategy that involves outsourcing different services to multiple vendors. However, around 85% of organizations face significant challenges such as ineffective communication and lack of cross-supplier collaboration while executing multisourcing service integration (MSI) services. Service providers take this narrative forward by implementing a comprehensive set of MSI capabilities such as effective risk mitigation strategies, centralized governance, and consistent service level agreements. Additionally, service providers also leverage generative AI for MSI services to streamline workflows, offer data-driven insights, and accelerate process execution.

April, 2024