Right now, there seems to be an endless string of supply chain roadblocks either in full force or lurking beneath the surface, ready to pounce. And just when one challenge is either tackled or fades on its own, another one jumps into its spot.
Last year, tariffs, trade uncertainty, labor issues, rising material costs, and freight market fluctuations were just some of the issues keeping supply chain and logistics managers up at night. Many of those challenges rolled right over into 2026, but early signs of potential new tariffs and several economic indicators are already flashing red for companies in sore need of a break.
Relief may still be a ways off. “For supply chain leaders, 2026 is unlikely to offer respite from the continual challenges of recent years,” KPMG says in its recent report on key trends impacting supply chains right now. It points to persistent trade disruption, growing tariff volatility, and the rethinking of operating models as some of the pressures organizations are facing right now.
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