How Tariffs Are Shaping Business Operations in 2025 — And What You Can Do About It
This webinar was recorded on June 17, 2025.
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Share this insight:
- The North America tariff landscape – How tariffs are affecting integrated North American economies.
- Risk to opportunity – How to mitigate, reduce, or avoid the risk.
- Leveraging supply chains to benefit in moments of uncertainty.
- Case studies showcasing resilience and adaptability in real the world.
Presented by
Victor Leitao
Co-Owner & Founder | CentreCan Supply Chain Solutions Inc.
Victor is a seasoned Supply Chain professional with over 15 years of expertise in supply chain management and international trade, having held strategic positions throughout his career. His extensive experience spans global operations, delivering significant cost reductions and operational enhancements.
Notable achievements include outsourcing an entire Distribution Centre and spearheading international strategic sourcing projects in Europe, the USA, and China. Additionally, he has successfully implemented technology to enhance logistics and transportation efficiencies.
Victor holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, a Diploma in Business Administration, and two professional designations: SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) and CITP (Certified International Trade Professional). He is a committed professional with a critical-thinking mindset, viewing challenges as opportunities for improvement.
Victor is eager to share his knowledge and coach individuals in the field, fostering growth and innovation.
Tim Brewer
Co-Owner & Founder | CentreCan Supply Chain Solutions Inc.
Tim Brewer is a highly experienced logistics and supply chain professional with over two decades of expertise in transportation, warehousing, and operations management. As the Co-Owner and Founder of CentreCan Supply Chain Solutions Inc., he specializes in optimizing supply chains, implementing industry-leading logistics strategies, and mentoring the next generation of supply chain leaders.
With a track record of leading large-scale projects, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, and driving operational efficiency, Tim has built a reputation for delivering strategic solutions that enhance business performance. His extensive experience spans trucking, rail, air, warehousing, distribution, and specialized freight, making him a trusted advisor for companies seeking to streamline their operations and improve supply chain visibility. In 2014, Tim was hired by The History Channels “Ice Road Truckers” as a Transportation Consultant during the 8th season.
Tim has held several senior leadership roles, including Director of Operations, Western Canada, Senior Director of Logistics & Warehouse, and Senior Director of Operations.
Tim has successfully led a variety of high-impact projects, notably during the Covid-19 pandemic where he designed and executed the logistical framework throughout Western Canada for time-sensitive sample collection and shipping to testing facilities in Winnipeg and Brampton. Tim worked closely with provincial governments, Transport Canada and all major airlines during the pandemic to ensure that Covid samples and Variants of Concern were shipped according to IATA standards. During this time over three million critical sample shipments with precision and compliance.
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