The Quiet Forces Redrawing Supply Chains | Farhan Ahmed

In Episode 2 of the Strategic Gears Podcast, host Omar Jazaeri sits down with Farhan Ahmed to unpack non-tariff measures (NTMs)—standards, documentation, inspections, and trade remedies—and how they quietly reprice goods, reroute supply chains, and reshape product roadmaps across KSA, MENA, and beyond. We move from headlines to operating discipline: what to monitor weekly, where costs really accumulate (documentation, testing capacity, multi-agency coordination), and how leaders can turn policy shifts into competitive advantage rather than surprises. What we cover What NTMs are (beyond tariffs) and why they matter now How standards & conformity assessment change costs and lead times The real impact of documentation & permits (and how to speed them up) Anti-dumping / trade remedies: what triggers them and how to prepare Quarantine & inspection: managing delays and storage risk KSA/MENA lens: where regional firms should focus first Guests Host: Omar Jazaeri, Senior Manager, Strategic Gears Guest: Farhan Ahmed, Associate Partner For more, visit: https://www.strategicgears.com/