The commercial construction industry is undergoing renewed volatility as tariffs on imported goods reshaping the pricing and availability of key goods and services. Goods supplied by overseas manufacturers or made from foreign sourced glass, aluminum, steel, or other core elements in modern office interiors are now subject to unpredictable cost increases, extended lead times, and reduced availability. Even if goods are assembled here in the US, their basic materials or core component parts may be subject to tariffs thus increasing cost to that manufacture that will inevitably be passed on to the consumer.
In this environment, experienced, independent procurement leadership is not a luxury, it’s a necessity.
Logistics provides a comprehensive project management service across the full lifecycle of furniture and demountable wall purchases – from strategic planning through procurement, delivery, installation, project closeout and day two activities such as adds, moves, and changes. Today, that experience is more valuable than ever as we guide clients through the challenges of tariff exposure and supply chain disruption.
The Tariff Challenge
Tariffs can:
- Increase costs without warning
- Disrupt schedules due to sourcing shifts or shipping delays
- Lead to last-minute substitutions that compromise aesthetics, performance, or compliance
Yet many procurement decisions are made too late – after specifications are fixed, vendors are chosen, and pricing assumptions are locked.
How Logistics Adds Value
We’re not a manufacturer, dealer, or broker – we are an independent fiduciary that works solely on behalf of our clients. Our services are designed to ensure that cost, performance, availability, and logistics risk are fully evaluated before decisions are made.
We assist our clients by:
- Reviewing specifications for tariff exposure and supply risk
- Recommending non-tariffed or domestically sourced alternatives
- Modeling scenarios that compare first cost, lead time, and long-term value
- Issuing structured, performance-based RFPs
- Leveling bids across multiple vendors to ensure apples-to-apples comparisons
- Negotiating best value terms, leveraging our deep understanding of scope, schedule, and market conditions
Procurement Is Only the Beginning
Unlike brokers or sales reps, Logistics manages the full process from concept to closeout. Our project oversight continues beyond purchasing:
- Product tracking and delivery coordination
- Site readiness and boots on the ground in field supervision of installation
- Real-time issue resolution and punch list management
- Invoicing review, cost reconciliation, and documentation
- Detailed closeout procedures and accountability
We ensure that every product ordered is delivered, installed correctly, and accounted for – backed by a transparent and auditable process.
Your Advocate in a Complex Environment
Whether you’re fitting out a new space, consolidating offices, or managing a complex interiors package, Logistics brings clarity to a shifting landscape. Our ability to turn policy and pricing volatility into structured, client-focused planning is what sets us apart.
When tariffs, lead times, and pricing create uncertainty, Logistics provides the experience, independence, and rigor you need to move forward with confidence. Somebody has to do the work, let Logistics do it on your behalf.
