"World of DaaS" Exiger CEO Brandon Daniels - tariffs, tech, and trade
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May 13, 2025 Brandon Daniels, CEO of Exiger, leads a firm specializing in AI-powered supply chain solutions. He discusses the chaotic impact of tariffs on global trade, emphasizing the importance of leveraging technology for transparency. The conversation includes challenges U.S. manufacturers face, particularly regarding China's influence. Daniels also highlights innovative AI-driven approaches to data validation and the advantages of establishing businesses in Washington, D.C., while playfully touching on societal perceptions of CEOs and broader life lessons.
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Tariffs Drive Supply Chain Chaos
- Tariffs currently cause chaos and uncertainty in supply chains, leading to conservative corporate decisions.
- Multi-tier visibility becomes essential to manage disruptions in complex global supply chains.
Nuanced Tariff Targeting
- Tariffs are increasingly nuanced, targeting specific components and manufacturing origins.
- This complexity demands detailed regulatory tracking that most companies aren't prepared for.
Cost Tolerance Shapes Reshoring
- Different markets tolerate cost changes differently, influencing reshoring decisions.
- Rapid factory construction allows quicker supply chain resets in some regions, changing manufacturing dynamics.