The Value of Buyer-Supplier Relationships

The Value of Buyer-Supplier Relationships

“There’s real money to be made from good relations with suppliers. Research shows collaboration and building trust are far more effective in realizing sustained profit contributions from suppliers.” – John Henke, Ph.D., Planned Perspectives, Inc. Just like any...
Infographic: Proven Strategies to Navigate Tariffs

Infographic: Proven Strategies to Navigate Tariffs

According to research by Vistage International, many U.S. businesses are scrambling to cope with the repercussions of new tariffs, including higher material costs, smaller profit margins and disrupted supply chains. Tariffs are affecting companies in a number of...
Supply Chain Globalization: Is It Worth the Risk?

Supply Chain Globalization: Is It Worth the Risk?

As technology advances, the world continues to get smaller and more competitive—and the supply chain shrinks along with it. With that, companies face additional challenges as they look to expand their operations to new borders. Challenges and complexities with...
Ways to Navigate Section 301 Tariffs

Ways to Navigate Section 301 Tariffs

As tariffs continue to play a major role in foreign policy, it’s important to work with the members of your supply chain to act quickly to avoid unnecessary cost increases—time is of the essence. The third list of Section 301 tariffs placed by the Trump administration...