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For organizations operating across multiple geographies, geopolitical instability can lead to shifts that materially impact things like product cost, sourcing decisions, and profitability. In these instances, it's imperative for the finance function to play an active role in guiding decisions in an increasingly complex global environment.

That can look like incorporating trade and tariff variability directly into cost models - modeling cost differences by region, simulating alternative sourcing and design decisions, and evaluating the impact of trade changes on profitability.

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CFOs express growing alarm over geopolitical instability Finance chiefs are prioritizing liquidity buffers and market diversification to mitigate risks amid geopolitical turbulence.

TOMORROW | May 27 2026

Gartner Finance Symposium begins and we are thrilled to connect with you all in National Harbor!

Don't forget to join us for our roundtable session with hosts Dan Crociata (President & CEO of Endries International) and Matthew Smith (President & CEO of 3C Software)

In this session, executives will discuss where cost transparency breaks down, how allocation assumptions and fragmented data distort profitability visibility across products, customers, and channels, and how leading finance teams are strengthening confidence in high-stakes commercial and strategic decisions.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | 3:15 pm | Chesapeake E

And, of course, please come find us at booth 702 to connect with the 3C Software team and continue the discussion!

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NEXT WEEK!

We are thrilled to be exhibiting at the Gartner Finance Symposium | Xpo™

Stop by booth 702 to chat with us and be sure to attend our roundtable session hosted by Dan Crociata - President & CEO of Endries International - and Matthew Smith - President & CEO of 3C Software.

Learn More About the Session: https://ow.ly/cb7550YRfl0

This article highlights and emphasizes the need and urgency for data analysis that supports making real-time decisions - whether it's in response tariffs, margin pressures, or uncertain macroeconomic environments.

Read the Article: https://ow.ly/ts1X50YOC59

Tariffs become a ‘permanent planning assumption’ for US execs Despite a major legal setback from the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this year, tariffs are still a big consideration in executives’ scenario planning, according to a recent PwC survey.

CFOs are being asked to make faster, higher-stakes decisions, often with cost and profitability data they do not fully trust.

At the upcoming Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo™, 3C Software will be hosting an executive roundtable focused on how finance leaders are improving cost transparency, cost-to-serve insight, and margin confidence across the enterprise.

If you're attending the conference, then be sure not to miss this session!
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | 3:15 pm | Chesapeake E

TOMORROW MAY 13

Trade policies, tariffs, and regional cost structures are becoming more dynamic and less predictable across global markets.

If you're interested in learning about how to move beyond static assumptions by embedding trade and tariff variability into scenario-driven cost models, enabling more accurate regional cost comparisons and decision-making - then be sure to attend tomorrow's session!

We're looking forward to all of the insight from this webinar and seeing you all there 👋

Register: https://ow.ly/qv0w50YRf5y

📅 NEXT WEEK | 5/13/26

Join 3C Software's Sam Smith in conjunction with SPCEA for Modeling Trade and Tariff Volatility: A Practical Approach for Cost Engineers

For organizations operating across multiple geographies, shifts in trade policies, tariffs, and regional cost structures can materially impact product cost, sourcing decisions, and profitability.

Attend this webinar to explore how cost engineers can incorporate trade and tariff variability directly into cost models, moving beyond static assumptions to more dynamic, scenario-driven approaches.

Register Here: https://ow.ly/Fp7z50YReJh

May is here! That means the Gartner Finance Symposium is happening in just a few short weeks.

We will host an executive roundtable during the event and be on site throughout the conference. Join the discussion or stop by Booth 702 to continue the conversation and compare notes with peers navigating similar challenges.

Don't forget to register for the conference- use our discount code and save!

Register Here: https://ow.ly/ohIB50YR8rA

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