MobiHealth News June 13, 2025
Anthony Vecchione

Michael Needham, principal at Efficio, says the Trump administration’s tariffs create uncertainty and indecision for business.

Michael Needham, principal at Efficio, a global supply chain procurement consultancy, sat down with MobiHealthNews to discuss how global disruptions due to the proposed and current tariffs are forcing procurement leaders to rethink sourcing strategies, improve supply chain visibility and boost supplier resilience.

MobiHealthNews: How have tariffs impacted healthcare technology?

Michael Needham: In the near term, it created a lot of uncertainty and indecision for business. So, when businesses are scared, it does a couple of things: initially, the approach is reactive. Essentially, it is about determining whether we can weather the storm. The next step is to implement safety measures and strategies...

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