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Trump’s Tariffs

By Tim J. Smith, PhD March 12, 2025

Trump initiated tariffs with major U.S. trading partners on 1 February, then retracted them on 3 February. Executives across the North American continent expressed uncertainty regarding their preparedness for the possible supply chain and economic shocks. For executives at manufacturing and distribution companies with supply chains that stretch across borders, pricing decisions must be made at a highly accelerated pace to manage the economic shocks associated with new tariffs. Today, more than…

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Sysco Pricing Spineometer: 5 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD June 28, 2024

Sysco, a foodservice distributor, had a positive Q3 2024. Revenue rose 2.7% to $19.4 billion and earnings before interest and taxes rose…

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Autodesk Pricing Spineometer: 4 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD May 24, 2024

Autodesk, a global software firm serving arts, manufacturing, engineering, and many other industries, had a positive FY 2024. Revenue rose 10% to…

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Delta Airlines Pricing Spineometer: 5 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD May 24, 2024

Delta Airlines, a global commercial airline, had a positive Q1 2024. Revenue rose 7.8% to $13.7 billion and earnings before interest and…

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Home Depot Pricing Spineometer: 3 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD May 24, 2024

Home Depot, a retailer of home improvement tools, materials, and appliances, had a negative FY 2023. Revenue fell 3% to $153 billion…

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