MANAGING UNCERTAINTY
BUSINESS INSIGHTS + TECHNOLOGY
How would you rate your company’s current use of financial data for decision-making?
Which best describes your company’s current approach to strategic planning in response to uncertainty? Respondents could choose more than one answer
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Considering doing this
Have already done this
Not currently planning
19%
38%
35%
8%
California
Talent Strategies Slow or reduce hiring/hours, reduce workforce
35%
31%
35%
California Mountain West
19%
56%
25%
38%
19%
38%
6%
Mountain West
25%
45%
30%
Oregon
27%
42%
31%
All West
10%
55%
25%
10%
Oregon
31%
58%
12%
California Mountain West
Slow Investment Reduce or delay capital investments
16%
44%
32%
8%
All West
44% 45%
30%
25% 25%
31%
Oregon
39%
42%
19%
All West
“Adapting data driven strategies and investing in analytics to get deeper insights about the performance of the company.”
How Leaders are Managing Uncertainty
Supply Chain Changes Reduce tariff exposure (different suppliers, stockpile inventory, change products)
38%
31%
31%
California Mountain West
35%
45%
20%
“Utilizing advance tools to monitor market trends and adjust business strategies in real time.”
25%
69%
6%
“Investing in predictive analytics to anticipate market shifts.”
Oregon
34%
45%
21%
All West
“Using AI for predictive insights and investing in scalable and customizable infrastructure.”
“Strengthening operational efficiency and investing in technology.”
27%
58%
15%
All West Oregon California Mountain West
Pricing Pass increased
20%
38% 45%
35%
31%
31%
“We are utilizing advanced technology to enhance market prediction and decision making.”
“Strengthening our logistics and investing in automation.”
costs onto customers
26%
48%
26%
Aldrich Uncertainty Report | Q4 2025
Aldrich Uncertainty Report | Q4 2025
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