Geopolitics & Supply Chain Management

Multinational companies face unprecedented geopolitical and geoeconomic pressures that demand strategic integration of risk assessment into supply chain management. The volatile nature of international economic relations—manifested through tariffs, sanctions, embargoes, and export controls—can disrupt operations with little warning. Companies that fail to incorporate these risks into their supply chain strategy face severe consequences: production halts, revenue losses, and damaged stakeholder relationships.

Forward-thinking organizations must respond by diversifying supplier networks across multiple regions, develop scenario-based contingency plans, and invest in real-time risk monitoring capabilities. They also need to build flexibility through strategic inventory positioning and alternative logistics routes.

In today’s interconnected yet fractured global economy, supply chain resilience is no longer optional—it’s a competitive necessity. Companies that proactively address geopolitical vulnerabilities will navigate disruptions more effectively than reactive counterparts. Alagan.Partners helps companies integrate external factors of geopolitical and geoeconomic nature into the following supply chain approaches:

Planning

Planning operational activities such as demand forecasting, production planning and inventory management is a fundamental step for supply chain efficiency.

Procurement

Obtaining the necessary raw materials and products from reliable suppliers is of paramount importance in terms of both cost and quality.

Production

Optimizing production processes reduces production costs through efficient use of resources and ensures that customer demands are met

Logistics

Storing, transporting and delivering products to the end user plays a vital role in customer satisfaction. At this stage, technological solutions and green logistics approaches bring sustainability to businesses.

Recycling and Remediation

Recycling or reusing products at the end of their life cycle contributes to supply chain sustainability. At the same time, continuous improvement in processes increases competitive advantage.