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Supply chain intelligence, chokepoint risk analysis, and procurement strategy from the SourceShift team.

Crisis Intelligence6 min read

The $3.4 Trillion Chokepoint Crisis: What Every Procurement Team Needs to Know in 2026

Two critical maritime chokepoints are under simultaneous threat for the first time in history. Here's what procurement teams must understand — and the 3 steps to take right now.

April 8, 2026Read more →
Supplier Intelligence7 min read

Top Alternative Suppliers for Gulf-Dependent Commodities: A Data-Driven Guide

We analyzed 942 suppliers across 11 commodities using 70M+ US customs records. Here are the best alternative sourcing options for the top 5 Gulf-dependent commodities.

April 2, 2026Read more →
Risk Analysis6 min read

Hormuz vs Bab el-Mandeb: Why Dual-Chokepoint Risk Is Worse Than You Think

Most procurement teams assess chokepoint risk in isolation. But when both Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb are disrupted simultaneously, the cascading effects are far more severe.

March 25, 2026Read more →