Part 5: How new global trade routes could affect your business in 2025
Future-Proofing Your Supply Chain: The Case for an International Buying Office
William Steed
Foreign Exchange and International Trade Specialist
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What will separate winners from losers in the age of shifting trade corridors?
In a world where trade routes are volatile, supply chains that can flex and adapt will win. An International Buying Office offers the eyes, ears, and local expertise businesses need to:
Monitor key trade corridors.
Identify emerging supplier bases.
Navigate shifting tariffs and regulatory environments.
Build resilience without unnecessary cost.
Consider the example of Micron, the semiconductor giant that preemptively invested in India to hedge against trade fragmentation. Their early move paid off handsomely, securing government support and positioning them for growth.
An IBO helps businesses do the same—turning trade turbulence into opportunity.
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