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Episode 148: Trade Disruptions, Tariffs, and Geo-Political Uncertainty: Mitigating Global Risk with ArchLynk
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- The Future of Supply Chain
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- Feb 25, 2026
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- 1366
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This week, we talk about how tariffs, sanctions and geopolitical uncertainty disrupt global supply chains, and how companies can improve visibility, ensure compliance and build resilient, de-risked global trade operations Download the episode transcript ===== In this episode, we unpack how tariffs, sanctions, regulations and geopolitical tensions are reshaping global trade and supply chains. We explore the role of data and technology in managing risk, improving compliance, and designing more resilient global networks for the future ===== Guest: Kevin McCollom, Vice President of Go to Market, ArchLynk Kevin McCollom is an experienced enterprise software leader with a long track record in ERP, finance, and global trade. He previously served as Global VP for SAP Cloud ERP and Finance Lines of Business and held strategic leadership roles across SAP’s Finance and Risk organization. He now serves as Vice President of Go to Market (GTM) at ArchLynk, helping guide global supply chain and trade solution strategy. Guest: Nilesh Shimpi , Associate Director, ArchLynk Nilesh Shimpi is an accomplished solution architect with extensive experience in global trade and supply chain management. He has successfully led numerous projects involving SAP Global Trade Services. Currently, he serves as the Associate Director at ArchLynk, where he plays a key role in guiding the development of global supply chain and trade practices. Guest: Thomas Frenehard , Senior Manager, SAP Thomas is Senior Manager within the Governance, Risk, and Compliance Product Marketing team at SAP where he focuses on International Trade Compliance and Enterprise Risk and Compliance topics. He is also a regular contributor on social media ( SAP GRC Tuesdays & LinkedIn ) and presenter at various SAP and non…