RELEX Report: 86% of Supply Chain Leaders Impacted by Tariffs and Economic Pressures as Companies Split on Pricing and Inventory Strategy

Preview of RELEX’s 2026 State of the Supply Chain report indicates 86% of supply chain leaders are feeling the impact of tariffs and broader economic pressures. In response, companies are splitting on strategy—some raising prices and running leaner inventories, others absorbing costs, building buffer stock, shifting sourcing, and adjusting promotions—to manage volatility and margin risk.

Which approach is your organization favoring right now—lean inventories with tighter pricing, or buffer stock and sourcing changes to protect service—and what outcomes are you seeing?