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Jennifer Callahan

Jennifer Callahan leads Elkfort's Procurement and Supply Chain practice with extensive expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and government procurement. She specializes in helping organizations optimize their procurement operations, reduce costs, and build resilient supply chains. Her expertise spans federal procurement regulations (FAR/DFARS), supplier relationship management, and supply chain risk mitigation.

Supply Chain Resilience: Strategic Response to 100% China Tariffs

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On October 10, 2025, the Trump administration’s announcement of a 100% tariff on Chinese imports sent shockwaves through global supply chains. This escalation, bringing total tariff costs to an estimated $1.2 trillion in 2025 according to S&P Global, has thrust procurement directors into a high-stakes game of strategic sourcing agility. Companies with concentrated China exposure … Read more

Federal Procurement Reform: How the 2025 Defense Authorization Act Changes Government Contracting

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The FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), signed on December 22, 2024, heralds a new era in federal procurement. With a defense budget of $895 billion, this legislation introduces reforms that streamline category management, expand small business set-asides, and enhance supply chain security. For savvy federal contractors, these changes are not merely compliance burdens but … Read more

Supply Chain Resilience: Strategic Response to 100% China Tariffs

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The recent announcement of a 100% tariff on Chinese imports by the Trump administration on October 10, 2025, has sent shockwaves through global supply chains. With total tariff costs now reaching an estimated $1.2 trillion in 2025 (S&P Global), procurement directors are under intense pressure to adapt their sourcing strategies swiftly. This situation serves as … Read more