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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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All boats rise in during high tides, but you get to see who was naked when the water recedes. Don’t judge the…
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In late August, Starbucks (SBUX) raised their prices on several more complex beverages while lowering them for more basic drinks. Responses from bloggers have been overwhelming negative. Did Starbucks misjudge their pricing power or are the pundits punching thin air?
Read More The Social Media tsunami has spawned a veritable army of evangelists, strategists, consultants, and would-be entrepreneurs in the fight for the Internet marketing dollar. They are marching to a subtle yet driving hymn of information overload, promising ROI, search engine domination and profitability at every turn. In the distance, tweeting, once faint, can be heard. The most ambitious of these soldiers, with laptops ablaze, have set their sights on the C-suite.
Read More In September of 2009, JBS SA, a Brazilian beef giant, indicated intentions to purchase Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. Perhaps this will write a new chapter on Pilgrim’s Pride.
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