WEBINAR: Tackling Tariffs: Mitigation Strategies
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Tariffs continue to influence purchasing decisions, pricing, and supply chain stability across higher education procurement. This webinar will focus on practical mitigation strategies that procurement professionals can use to navigate tariff-related disruptions.

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WEBINAR: Tackling Tariffs: Mitigation Strategies

December 17, 2025

1:00pm EDT, 12:00pm CDT, 11:00am MDT, 10:00am PDT

 

Webinar Description:

Building on the foundational concepts from our previous session, this webinar focuses on practical mitigation strategies that procurement professionals can use to navigate tariff-related disruptions.

We’ll explore how to anticipate risks, strengthen supplier communication, adapt sourcing approaches.


Learning Objectives:

1. Review practical mitigation strategies, including alternative sourcing, early vendor engagement, and improved documentation to reduce the impact of tariff-related disruptions.

2. Review real-world case studies for practical mitigation strategies.

3. Develop contingency considerations that help procurement teams stay agile when tariff changes arise.

 

Webinar Hosts:

 

Bennett Gillam 

Procurement Agent

University of Michigan

 


Lauren Pittelli

Principal

Baker Logistics Consulting Services

Our Mission: To advance institutional and individual success through innovative procurement strategies