Case Study: a Fortune 500 manufacturer diversifies sourcing and cuts lead times with GEP

Top U.S. Manufacturer Shifts Sourcing Strategy Diversifies Supplier Base to Mitigate Tariff Impact by Partnering with GEP

A Fortune 500 manufacturer was facing significant risk, sourcing 95% of key components from a single region, China. The combined pressures of tariffs and unpredictable lead times prompted the company to seek help from GEP to restructure its sourcing strategy.

GEP mapped over 2,000 SKUs to identify risk clusters and piloted a new sourcing approach. The vendor's work enabled the manufacturer to transition 150 critical SKUs to alternative suppliers within months, reducing lead times by up to 35% and cutting costs on goods impacted by tariffs. GEP also implemented a real-time dashboard for monitoring and established a scalable dual-sourcing strategy for long-term flexibility.