Canadian SMBs and Supply Chains: What’s Changing in 2025 and How CanDo Helps
By Robert Marshall
August 24, 2025
Canadian SMBs and Supply Chains: What’s Changing in 2025 and How CanDo Helps
Supply chains remain one of the most pressing challenges for Canadian small and medium-sized businesses in 2025. Rising tariffs, increased fuel costs, and ongoing global disruptions have created an environment where reliability is just as important as price. For many SMBs, what worked even two years ago no longer provides the same security or efficiency today.
Key Shifts Canadian SMBs Are Facing
1. Higher transportation and logistics costs
Fuel price volatility and tighter regulations have driven up shipping costs. Many SMBs are paying more simply to keep goods moving, with ripple effects on margins and pricing strategies.
2. Growing reliance on local suppliers
A growing number of Canadian businesses are shifting away from U.S. and overseas suppliers. While local sourcing sometimes comes with higher upfront costs, it provides stability and reduces exposure to cross-border delays and unexpected tariffs.
3. Demand for resilient vendor networks
With supply chains under pressure, businesses are prioritizing reliability. Vendor relationships that offer flexibility, transparency, and consistent communication are increasingly valued over those focused solely on low cost.
4. Technology-driven supply chain visibility
SMBs are adopting digital tools to gain better insight into their supplier networks. Real-time updates, transparent RFQs, and digital vendor platforms are helping owners make faster, more informed decisions.
How CanDoBusiness Supports SMB Supply Chains
CanDoBusiness is designed to help Canadian SMBs adapt to these shifting conditions by making vendor discovery and partnership building simple.
- Post RFQs with ease: Instead of spending hours chasing suppliers, post once and let multiple vendors compete for your business.
- Find trusted local partners: Strengthen resilience by connecting with Canadian suppliers ready to support consistent operations.
- Navigate rising costs with competition: Competitive quotes create room to save money, even when logistics and materials costs are rising.
- Streamline decisions: Organized responses, filtering tools, and built-in messaging ensure your business can move quickly.
Moving Forward in 2025
Canadian SMBs are showing resilience by adapting to supply chain pressures with smarter sourcing and stronger networks. The businesses that thrive will be those that prioritize reliable partnerships and flexible strategies over outdated models.