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For decades, the guiding principle of supply chain management was simple: maximise efficiency and minimise cost. Today, a new paradigm has emerged. The relentless pursuit of leanness has given way to an urgent demand for resilience, forcing a fundamental rethinking of global manufacturing and distribution.
Rising tariffs, rising costs, rising uncertainty. That’s the current reality for many UK companies navigating the fallout from the latest wave of US trade policy. While tariffs aren’t new, the scope and intensity of the 2025 changes—particularly the new 10% blanket tariff on UK exports to the US—have sharpened the pressure on procurement teams and supply chain leaders alike.
Managing Statement of Work (SOW) projects can be daunting for procurement teams, especially when balancing multiple stakeholders, tight budgets, and high expectations. But with the right strategies and lessons from real-world examples, procurement teams can turn these challenges into opportunities for measurable success.
