A recent report by PYMNTS and HSBC shows that tariffs are exposing the limits of efficiency-based supply chains, widening a “resilience gap” among U.S. mid-market firms.
Key Takeaways
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Tariffs amplify structural weaknesses: Mid-market firms heavily dependent on imports report severe supply delays and cost pressures.
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Resilience emerges as strategy: Successful firms treat flexibility as a core capability—diversifying suppliers, improving data transparency, and aligning procurement and finance to respond faster.
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The gap is self-reinforcing: Well-positioned companies invest in automation and analytics, compounding their advantage, while exposed firms freeze investment and risk falling further behind.
