Tariffs, Tiers & Throughput: A Practical Playbook for A&D Supply Chains in 2026

Seema Phull, CEO of ForeOptics, will present on the topic of Tariffs, Tiers & Throughput: A Practical Playbook for A&D Supply Chains in 2026.

Rising tariffs, complex sub-tier dependencies, and production pressures are reshaping aerospace and defense. Supply-chain expert Seema Phull shares proven strategies to mitigate risk, strengthen resilience, and deliver performance in the decade ahead.

Aerospace and defense supply chains are entering a defining decade. Production rates are rising, compliance pressures are intensifying, and supplier and sub-tier risks are multiplying in ways legacy strategies can’t keep up with.

In this session, supply chain expert Seema Phull delivers a practical, experience-based playbook for 2026 - built on decades of transformation work across aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing. Known for translating strategy into results, Seema brings a rare balance of insight and execution that helps organizations perform under real-world constraints.

As tariffs rise, OEMs tighten rate-readiness targets, and geopolitical volatility reshapes sourcing, Seema will outline what the most adaptive organizations are doing right now to build resilience and scale with confidence—including readiness for emerging defense compliance requirements such as CMMC.

Attendees will gain:

• Proven strategies to stabilize supply and strengthen delivery reliability
• Practical frameworks to scale supplier performance and resilience for long-term competitiveness
• A realistic roadmap to navigate tariff impacts, evolving compliance expectations, and production growth

Program:

• 5:00 PM in person networking
• 5:30 introductions & online meeting start
• 6:30 PM event end

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