How IoT Can Help Companies Mitigate Tariff Impact

In 2025, supply chains are navigating through increasingly complex challenges. With global trade policies shifting, such as the U.S. executive order signed on April 2nd imposing a 10% baseline tariff, followed by reciprocal tariffs on April 9th, businesses are facing rising costs, delays, and uncertainty. In industries like glass manufacturing and aerospace, where precision and timing are critical, disruptions could have serious consequences.

At Seecago, we believe that IoT tracking offers a vital solution for companies like AGC and Safran to manage these risks and maintain operational continuity, even amid shifting trade landscapes.

The Stakes: Tariffs and Supply Chain Pressure

AGC, a leader in glass production, and Safran, a major player in aerospace and defense, rely on intricate, global supply chains. With tariffs potentially disrupting the flow of essential materials—such as silica for AGC and turbine blades for Safran—the stakes are high. In addition to these tariff-related issues, challenges like rerouted shipments, port congestion, and a significant infrastructure gap for reshoring U.S. manufacturing create further uncertainty. Without real-time visibility into the status of shipments, these disruptions could significantly impact production timelines and costs.

That’s where IoT can make a difference.

How IoT Can Support

At Seecago, we provide IoT-powered tracking solutions that give companies the real-time data they need to keep supply chains running smoothly:

1. End-to-End Visibility: With IoT tracking, shipments are monitored in real-time, from suppliers like in Asia to manufacturing plants in Europe and North America. This ensures that companies can respond quickly if tariffs or other disruptions cause delays in their logistics chains.
2. Cost Control: IoT data, combined with demand forecasts, helps companies optimize inventory management. For example, AGC can prevent overstocking glass materials during tariff hikes, and Safran can redistribute components across global hubs to avoid costly, rushed imports.
3. Risk Mitigation: Sensors monitor critical conditions such as temperature and humidity—important for preserving the quality of sensitive components. This allows companies to take action to protect their goods in real-time, minimizing the risk of damage and loss.

Why IoT Matters Now More Than Ever

Tariffs are just one of the challenges affecting global supply chains. Geopolitical tensions, shifting trade routes, and climate-related issues are all contributing to an increasingly unpredictable environment. As Paul Bingham from S&P Globalhighlights, “Global trade conditions are becoming more volatile.” In such an environment, tools like IoT trackingare no longer a luxury—they are essential for companies like AGC and Safran to stay competitive and resilient.

Our work with DataNet IoT shows how businesses in a range of industries, from shipping companies like Maersk to asset tracking with Bosch, are leveraging IoT to maintain visibility and control over their supply chains. This trend is growing, and the value of real-time data is clearer than ever.

Looking Ahead

As tariffs and other trade policies continue to evolve, supply chain leaders need solutions that can adapt to changing conditions. IoT is a powerful tool that bridges the gap between disruption and delivery. At Seecago, we’re ready to help more companies—like AGC, Safran, and others—embrace IoT to navigate these challenges and find new opportunities.

How is your supply chain preparing for the uncertainties of 2025? Let’s connect and discuss how IoT can help your business thrive.