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To avoid unexpected costs, delays, or compliance issues, you must have complete transparency on the raw materials used in each part, as well as detailed country-of-origin information. But tracking this manually for every PO and shipment can be overwhelming—especially with the looming impact of these tariffs.

How IDAS.AI Can Help You Stay Ahead
IDAS.AI’s PO Visibility and Supplier Collaboration Platform offers a seamless solution to manage and track all these complexities in real time. Here’s how it can make your job easier and more efficient:

• 1. Enhanced PO Visibility & Real-Time Tracking: IDAS.AI allows you to track every detail of your purchase orders (POs), ensuring that you have full visibility into each shipment’s contents, including raw materials and their origins. With this level of clarity, you can easily verify compliance with tariff requirements and make informed decisions based on up-to-date supplier information.


• 2. Efficient Supplier Collaboration: IDAS.AI’s platform enables direct collaboration with your suppliers. You can request and receive detailed part number substance reports for every part and material, including essential country-of-origin declarations and raw material content details at the PO level. This not only reduces delays but also ensures that all necessary documentation—like certificates of origin and mill specs—is provided without needing to chase down suppliers.


• 3. Avoid Surprises and Manage Tariff Costs Proactively:The 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum derivative articles can create unforeseen cost pressures. IDAS.AI’s platform helps you stay on top of these changes by enabling you to easily track and manage tariff-compliant documentation, reducing the risk of additional duties or penalties. By requiring detailed reports from your suppliers at the PO level, you can ensure that every shipment is compliant and avoid costly disruptions.


• 4. Centralized Data for Better Decision-Making: IDAS.AI consolidates all the data you need into one central hub, ensuring that you have easy access to information on material composition, country of origin, and supplier declarations. This streamlines compliance checks and gives you a clearer picture of the impact of tariffs on your supply chain, allowing for better strategic planning.


• 5. Seamless Compliance with Tariff Requirements: Through IDAS.AI, you can ensure that your suppliers shipment paperwork include the correct statements such as "ALUMINUM SMELTED/CAST IN UNITED STATES" or "VALUE OF RAW ALUMINUM/STEEL - $XXX" for non-U.S. materials. This visibility reduces the risk of errors, compliance issues, or fines related to new import regulations.

Don’t let the new tariffs catch you off guard. By using IDAS.AI’s PO visibility and supplier collaboration platform, you can manage supplier relationships more effectively, streamline tariff compliance, and avoid costly delays—ensuring a more efficient and profitable supply chain.

Reach out today to learn how IDAS.AI can support your business in adapting to these changes and optimizing your supply chain operations.