Stacie Vroman

Leveraging ERM to navigate emerging tariffs and supply chain risks With recent tariff hikes and geopolitical shifts, supply chain risks are more urgent than ever. 63% of businesses reported higher-than-expected supply chain losses despite increased risk management efforts in recent years. Leveraging ERM to navigate emerging tariffs and supply chain risks explores the distinct challenges of a stressed global market and shows how ERM can enhance efforts in identifying, escalating, and responding to emerging supply chain threats.   Key areas explored in the guide:   Supply chain risks affected by increased tariffs. Why engaging ERM to address supply chain risks is crucial. 8 proactive strategies for addressing emerging supply chain risks.   Ready to start engaging ERM to respond to emerging supply chain risks with agility and speed?   Download the free guide now

Special Guest Blog Post written by Bart A. De Muynck   The past few years have exposed just how fragile our supply chains can be. From tariff shocks to pandemic disruptions, from inflationary pressures to mounting parcel surcharges, the landscape has shifted beneath our feet. Companies that once managed logistics as a back-office function are now grappling with its role as a front-line business risk.   What’s often missed in this conversation is the role of freight audit and payment (FAP). Long considered a tactical necessity, FAP has quietly become a strategic imperative. And as I explored in the Better Supply Chains Market Radar: Freight Audit & Payment, the companies that treat it that way are the ones best equipped to weather today’s volatility.   Why FAP Has Become Mission-Critical   When tariffs can add 15–20% to input costs almost overnight, or when the elimination of the U.S. de minimis exemption threatens to reshape cross-border e-commerce, companies need more than visibility. They need real-time intelligence and agility.   Traditional FAP approaches—manual audits, siloed spreadsheets, reactive error correction—are no longer sufficient. Modern FAP platforms, powered by AI and advanced analytics, enable shippers to:   Audit with precision at scale, uncovering hidden…