The purpose of this assignment is to determine the impact that the current United States tariff environment has in global sourcing.
Conduct research on a specific country (Japan) and identify a current United States import that is being sourced from that country. Write a 250-500 word essay addressing how the following items are impacting global sourcing:
- Define and discuss the specific tariffs that are affecting the import, sourcing, and pricing of the product.
- Evaluate your approach to sourcing and pricing strategies based upon the current tariff environment.
- Articulate how concurrent planning can help.