The recent threat of increases in tariffs are causing disruptions to today's retail supply chains, therefore supply chains are vulnerable to many unexpected disruptions, including terrorism and natural disasters, according to a new report from BRP, Boston.

The study, “Tariffs, Terrorists & Tsunamis: Minimize the Impact of Supply Chain Disruptions with Agile Strategies,” outlines why it is vital that retailers adopt an agile approach to the development and maintenance of their global supply chains. The need to have the right organization and processes in place to continuously review and adjust the flow of goods from supplier to customer is imperative.