Instead of relying heavily on price adjustments to absorb tariff shocks, organisation leaders in the Asia-Pacific region now view them more as short-term stopgaps rather than viable long-term strategies.
In a recent study, it was noted that there has been a shift in mindset among leaders, which represent a broader recalibration.
Deloitte found that leaders are increasingly prepared to rethink their operating models when cost pressures intensify, highlighting that nearly 70% of respondents indicated that their primary focus in supply chain decisions has shifted from minimising costs to focusing on reliability, stability, or strategic alignment.
According to the professional services network, this integrated approach has encountered several key internal obstacles beyond macroeconomic volatility.
Fifty-one percent of those polled revealed that operational challenges stem from internal gaps—insufficient processes, limited data capabilities, and critical skill shortages.
Because of this, transforming the tax operating model has moved rapidly up the C-suite agenda. Operational readiness is no longer a baseline expectation, but a true competitive differentiator.
