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project44 Revolutionizes Supply Chain with Tariff Analytics

On September 25, 2025, project44 took a giant leap in the supply chain landscape by introducing the Tariff Analytics tool, which is an advanced solution powered by their Agentic AI-enhanced Decision Intelligence Platform. This innovative tool is designed to provide businesses with comprehensive visibility into tariffs linked with their customer product catalogs, ensuring they can make informed decisions in real-time.

The main objective of Tariff Analytics is to simplify the complexities associated with tariffs that many companies encounter, especially when managing an extensive supplier network and a diverse range of products. In a market landscape that is constantly evolving with changing trade policies, the capability to view and analyze tariffs in real-time has become a crucial asset for procurement and finance teams.

Until now, assessing tariff impacts involved tedious processes where companies calculated tariffs on a product-by-product basis. However, with the new solution, businesses can upload entire catalogs of products, and in an instant, retrieve their overall tariff exposure. The system utilizes the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, among other data points, to automate the matching of products with applicable tariffs, thereby streamlining the decision-making process.

In conjunction with the recently launched Tariff Simulator, which offers free calculations of tariff impacts, the introduction of Tariff Analytics represents a significant advancement. The Tariff Simulator has already proven valuable to numerous companies since its launch earlier this month, showcasing the immediate need for accurate tariff intelligence.

Jett McCandless, the CEO of project44, commented on the new tool, stating, "The feedback from our Tariff Simulator confirmed the urgent demand for deeper tariff insights. Our clients are specifically looking for enhanced understanding of how tariffs impact their product catalogs as a whole. With Tariff Analytics, we empower them to assess supplier options more effectively by evaluating total landed costs and running complex sourcing scenarios."

Key features of Tariff Analytics include:

• - Supplier-specific intelligence: Gain insights into the unique tariffs associated with each supplier, allowing deeper comparisons of total landed costs.
• - Scenario modeling: Users can simulate various sourcing situations based on specific quantities and pricing conditions to make strategic decisions.
• - Historical trend analysis: This empowers businesses to understand how tariffs have changed over time, granting them the ability to anticipate future shifts.
• - API integration: The tool’s ability to integrate seamlessly with procurement systems ensures companies can implement tariff analytics into their existing frameworks without hassle.

As the global supply chain continues to face challenges, including tariff complexities and shifting trade policies, functionalities such as these are essential. According to David O'Toole, Senior Director of Global Distribution Operations at Olympus Corporation, "Tariff Analytics will provide companies with the clarity they need regarding their complete tariff exposure and enhance their sourcing strategies as trade dynamics evolve."

The transition from standalone trade solutions to more integrated platforms, as provided by project44, marks a significant evolution in how companies approach tariff management. Integrating shipment visibility with tariff analytics allows for a more cohesive strategy that can adapt swiftly to unforeseen changes in policy or market conditions.

Looking ahead, project44 has committed to further enhancing its Decision Intelligence Platform with additional features, including AI-powered insights for other supply chain risks beyond tariffs. Ellie Crist, Senior Director of Product Management, noted, "Our pursuit of item-level intelligence goes beyond tariffs. We aim to create a comprehensive view into risks across the supply chain, ensuring our clients can manage everything from tariff exposure to stockout risks effectively."

Tariff Analytics is set to become available to project44 customers in early October 2025. For those involved in logistics and supply chain management, this innovative tool represents an exciting evolution in analytics capabilities, promising to elevate the decision-making landscape significantly.

For more information about project44, visit project44.com.