Thursday, June 5, 2025

“Geopolitical disruptions and technological advances are reshaping manufacturing footprints. Although leaders may think of them as separate forces, most companies are experiencing them both simultaneously.”
– Daniel Kuepper, Nikolaus Lang, and Jan Nordemann –

The convergence of rising tariffs and advancing automation is forcing manufacturers into what military strategists would recognize as a classic “two-front war” – simultaneously defending against geopolitical disruption while advancing technological transformation. Like Eisenhower’s adaptive frameworks during WWII, today’s smartest manufacturers are building scenario-based footprints that can pivot faster than policy changes. This dual challenge isn’t just reshaping supply chains; it’s separating the strategic thinkers from the cost-cutters in boardrooms worldwide. For more, Check out Tariffs, Technology, and the New Geography of Manufacturing. (Paywall)

Stay safe. Stay healthy. Be strong. Lead well.

Chad