Tariffs change the economics
Compare landed cost under alternative trade, freight, currency and demand assumptions. Work with the client’s trade specialists on applicable rules.
What you receive
A scenario-based location and sourcing decision brief.
PILLAR 1 / FIVE ADVISORY CAPABILITIES
Global expansion & manufacturing strategy
Where should you grow—and what will it really cost? Trade disruption makes location and sourcing decisions more complex. Compare the full operating model before committing capital.
The questions worth resolving.
A new location introduces execution risk
Assess labor, supplier capability, infrastructure, capacity and management readiness alongside cost.
What you receive
A phased onshoring, nearshoring or expansion roadmap with decision gates.
Relocation threatens continuity
Sequence supplier qualification, dual running, quality approval and capacity transfer.
What you receive
A transition plan with owners, contingencies and launch milestones.
From analysis to sustained improvement.
Begin with an assessment and a prioritized improvement action plan. Follow with intensive on-site guidance, coaching and implementation. Quarterly visits, scorecards and continued coaching help verify results and set the next priorities.
Measures selected to fit the engagement
- Landed-cost sensitivity and capital required
- Lead-time and service continuity
- Qualification gates and transition readiness
Apply this pillar to your industry.
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RESEARCH CONTEXT / REVIEWED SEPTEMBER 2026
McKinsey Global Institute — Global trade, March 2026 ↗
McKinsey — Supply chain risk pulse, December 2025 ↗
Independent research informs these priorities. TTWCI recommendations are tailored to the client’s operating evidence and business objectives.
How an engagement works.
Compare locations. Guide the transition.
Start with a focused assessment
Location economics and readiness assessment. Establish the baseline, identify gaps and create a prioritized improvement action plan.
Build a repeatable toolkit
Location assessment, landed-cost model, scenario comparison, launch-readiness checklist and transition tracker.
An example of the approach
A footwear business compares expanding in Vietnam with adding production nearer its customers. The engagement builds a decision model, validates shortlisted suppliers and tracks the selected transition.
Illustrative engagement, not a claim of completed client work or guaranteed results.
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