Post by Abuzar Ansari

Buyers vs Suppliers – Who Is Carrying More Risk Today? 🌍 Global political instability is reshaping supply chains faster than most sourcing strategies can adapt. Trade routes are changing. Tariffs are changing. Sanctions are changing. And procurement teams are being asked to maintain cost, quality, and continuity despite increasing uncertainty. What's interesting is that both sides are feeling the pressure. 📦 Buyers are worried about: • Supply disruptions • Rising logistics costs • Overdependence on specific countries • Supplier reliability during uncertainty 🏭 Suppliers are worried about: • Losing customers due to geopolitical risks • Unpredictable shipping routes • Payment risks • Demand volatility The question is: 👉 In today's environment, who is carrying more risk—the buyer or the supplier? And more importantly... How are you adapting your sourcing or supply strategy to navigate global uncertainty? I'd love to hear perspectives from both procurement leaders and suppliers. 💬 Share your experience below or DM me if you'd like to discuss sourcing and supplier challenges in today's market. #Procurement #SupplyChain #GlobalTrade #SourcingStrategy #SupplyChainRisk #ProcurementLeadership #SupplierManagement #TradeIntelligence