Tariff and Import Duty Impact Modeling

A global automotive manufacturer deployed a supply chain intelligence platform to address tariff exposure concealed within multi-tier supplier networks. According to an Altana case study, the manufacturer's tariff scenario planner identified 346 suppliers subject to tariffs on China, 220 subject to tariffs on Mexico, and 112 subject to tariffs on Canada, revealing $4.2 billion in direct spend at risk. The analysis further determined that 98% of the manufacturer's exposure to aluminum tariffs originated from suppliers at tier two or deeper in the value chain, a level of visibility that had not been possible with traditional supply chain management tools. The manufacturer now uses the platform to immediately assess the impact of new tariff announcements across the entire supplier network and develop mitigation strategies before costs materialize.

In the technology sector, Everstream Analytics reported in June 2025 that major technology companies including Samsung, Apple, Dell, Nokia, and NXP have initiated significant supplier diversification strategies in response to tariff pressures, with India, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Taiwan emerging as prominent alternative sourcing locations. A major semiconductor company, Qualcomm, adopted the KPMG tariff modeler in 2025, with the company's customs and indirect tax lead stating that the platform enables pre-analyzed scenarios ready to activate, replacing reactive responses to policy changes with proactive planning. Wipro reported to CNBC in May 2025 that clients ranging from a Fortune 500 electronics manufacturer with factories in Asia to an automotive parts supplier exporting to Europe and North America are using agentic AI solutions to adjust trade lanes and manage duty exposure dynamically as policy landscapes evolve.