How Agentic AI from Inventry.ai Helps Supply Chains Weather Tariff Turbulence
As new U.S. tariffs reshape global trade lanes, air cargo flows are slowing and freight rates continue to fall. According to Xeneta’s latest report, September saw a 3% year-over-year slowdown in demand growth and a 4% drop in air cargo spot prices, bringing rates down to $2.54 per kilogram.
For supply chain teams, this volatility translates into endless recalculations — from adjusting purchase orders and lead times to chasing down suppliers and renegotiating contracts. And that’s exactly where Inventry.ai’s Agentic AI steps in.
When Tariffs Disrupt, Inventry.ai Adjusts
Tariffs and shifting trade routes have sent mixed signals across the global supply chain. Companies that once frontloaded shipments from China are now rerouting through Southeast Asia — only to face a 22% drop in spot rates on that corridor.
Inventry.ai’s Agentic AI assistants adapt to these changes automatically. They don’t just track your suppliers — they act on your behalf:
Maintaining inventory minimums
Creating and updating POs
Tracking shipments across changing routes
Adjusting lead times dynamically
Reconciling invoices and supplier confirmations in real time
Instead of your purchasing team scrambling to realign orders every time tariffs shift, Inventry.ai continuously monitors and corrects the flow of data, keeping your procurement process stable — even when markets aren’t.
Less Guesswork, More Intelligence
Xeneta also notes that airfreight contract negotiations are tightening, with shorter six-month deals now representing 22% of agreements. For buyers, this means more frequent renegotiations, more supplier follow-ups, and more manual work — unless your agents can handle it.
Inventry.ai’s autonomous agents read supplier emails, compare them to your ERP data, and flag or fix discrepancies instantly. Whether it’s a missed delivery window or a mispriced invoice, your AI assistant takes action before the problem reaches your desk.
Looking Ahead: Stability Through Automation
Despite short-term slowdowns, experts forecast a 3–4% demand rebound by the end of 2025. But the companies best positioned to benefit will be those that can adapt fastest — powered by autonomous systems that eliminate friction, error, and delay.
That’s what Agentic AI is designed to do:
Replace manual procurement tasks with intelligent, self-correcting automation that keeps your supply chain resilient — no matter how tariffs, rates, or trade lanes shift.
In Short:
While tariffs and trade tensions create volatility, Inventry.ai brings equilibrium.
Our Agentic AI doesn’t just assist your purchasing team — it becomes it.
From creating POs to matching them against invoices and maintaining supply continuity, Inventry.ai ensures your operations stay efficient, compliant, and cost-optimized through every market turn.
Ready to see how Agentic AI can run your purchasing department?
👉 Learn more at Inventry.ai
