Graphite Launches Rapid Response to Make Supplier Communications Faster Amid Tariff Turmoil

Lehi, UT May 20, 2025 – Graphite, the best-in-class supplier management platform, today announced the launch of Rapid Response, a powerful new feature designed to give procurement, supply chain, and risk management teams lightning-fast communication capabilities with their supplier network.

Rapid Response turns Graphite into the ultimate supplier communication hub — enabling organizations to pulse suppliers, collect critical data, and take immediate action in moments that matter.

“Procurement and supply chain leaders need to react in real time to unexpected events, shifting regulations, and new business priorities—especially as tariffs continue to evolve,” said Conrad Smith, CEO at Graphite. “Rapid Response was purpose-built to give teams the speed, agility, and confidence they need to navigate disruptions like tariff changes and drive action across their supplier base—fast.”

Turn Lightning-Fast Supplier Communications into Action

With Rapid Response, users can instantly target and message suppliers based on cybersecurity breach exposure, location, business unit or emerging market event. Teams can collect responses at scale, monitor who’s engaged and who hasn’t, and send reminders to keep projects moving—all within Graphite’s centralized supplier platform.

Beyond communication, Rapid Response seamlessly connects supplier responses to automated workflows. Whether launching contract renegotiations, triggering risk assessments, or kicking off remediation plans, teams can drive initiatives forward the moment supplier input is received.

Real-World Applications

Rapid Response is already powering strategic use cases across leading organizations, including:

• Tariff Scenario Planning – Collect product-level data on country of origin and materials to inform cost-sharing negotiations.
• Environmental Disruption Response – Alert suppliers during events like warehouse shutdowns and reroute deliveries instantly.
• Ongoing Risk Management – React quickly to cybersecurity vulnerabilities or regulatory shifts by collecting and actioning new supplier data.

With Rapid Response, Graphite empowers companies to communicate with clarity, act with urgency, and stay ahead of disruption—transforming how supplier operations are managed in today’s fast-moving world.

About Graphite
Graphite is the modern supplier management platform built to help procurement and supply chain teams move faster, collaborate smarter, and make better decisions. By bringing supplier data, workflows, and communication into one intuitive platform, Graphite enables leading enterprises to manage risk, unlock value, and scale their supply ecosystems.

Media Contact:
Kali Geldis

VP of Marketing

kali@graphiteconnect.com