Supply chain digital August2026 | Page 13

QUALITY AND COMPLIANCE FROM DESIGN TO DELIVERY

Inspectorio: State of Supply Chain Report 2026

When facing ongoing trade tensions,

40 %

of respondents added secondary suppliers to mitigate risk

As part of their sourcing adjustment plan,

1 IN 3

respondents focussed on renegotiating supplier pricing or terms

“ More regulatory structure from the industry would help manage the ever – changing market and customer requirements”

Karen Smith Chief Supply Chain Officer Carter’ s