STRATEGIC SUPPLY CHAIN
WHAT HAPPENS WITHIN HIGH RISK COMPANIES WHEN A 25 % TARIFF IS APPLIED ?
WHAT HAPPENS WITHIN VERY HIGH RISK COMPANIES WHEN A 25 % TARIFF IS APPLIED ?
PUBLIC COMPANIES |
PRIVATE COMPANIES |
PUBLIC COMPANIES |
PRIVATE COMPANIES |
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74 %
BECOME MORE RISKY
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68 %
BECOME MORE RISKY
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63 %
BECOME MORE RISKY
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42 %
BECOME MORE RISKY
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particularly given the reliance on private companies in global supply chain networks .
John explains that RapidRatings addresses these challenges by providing a centralised system for financial health monitoring .
“ We enable procurement teams to evaluate risks across their entire supplier base and conduct scenario planning effectively ,” he adds . “ With the right tools and expertise , such as those offered by RapidRatings , companies can successfully reach their goals .”
The red flags Once procurement leaders obtain this information , there are a range of factors they should keep in mind when assessing financial health .
John says : “ Procurement leaders should evaluate the financial health of their suppliers and ensure the data used for this assessment is up-to-date , ideally collected within the past year . They should then look at the financial health trends over time . Is financial health improving or deteriorating ? How rapidly is it changing and how consistent is the
126 March 2025