0762 - Creating Supply Chain Resilience and Sustainability: Navigating the Impact of Tariffs and Disruption
Course Description
In this engaging, 3-hour in-person workshop, you will learn the current state of the global supply chain, outlining uncertainty and disruption with a special focus on tariffs and trade. In this session, we will experience a deep dive into the methodologies available for risk, spend, and tariff mitigation, with a special focus on Foreign-Trade Zones, with the ultimate goal of achieving sustainability and resilience in your import and export operations, logistics, procurement, manufacturing, and supply chain. This workshop will allow the audience to participate, comment, and ask questions throughout.
The subject matter expert is a seasoned expert on spend and risk management in the global supply chain, and is an author of 21 books on global trade.
Learner Outcomes
- Understand current global trade dynamics and their impact on supply chain stability.
- Identify key tariff trends and anticipate potential policy shifts through 2026.
- Evaluate 20 proven strategies to mitigate tariff exposure and supply chain disruption.
- Assess whether a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) is the right fit for their business.
- Outline the essential steps for implementing and operating an FTZ effectively.
- Develop an actionable plan to enhance supply chain sustainability, risk management, and long-term resilience.
Darrel Hulsey, Director of the UGA SBDC International Trade Center, previously worked for a large commercial bank serving in various lending and management positions. He also has experience as an independent financial consultant performing acquisition/merger, loan portfolio and credit system analysis for banks. Darrel works extensively in the following areas: international trade financing, trade risk mitigation, loan proposal preparation, financial analysis, business evaluations and alternative financing. He is a Certified Global Business Professional.