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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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Top 6 – March 2009

By Tim J. Smith, PhD March 1, 2009

The Leprechauns are Coming … Spring FORWARD. “Short term gains can destroy long-term goals.  Evaluate the risks of price manipulation prior to…

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Pilgrim’s Pride: Failure to Communicate

By Tim J. Smith, PhD February 1, 2009

Price signaling is always a touchy subject. Managed right, it can improve profits and avoid any negative legal or ethical implications. Managed poorly, it can either be a missed opportunity to correct poor pricing practices or create a legal nightmare. Fortunately, there are both business case studies and legal precedence to guide executives and chairpersons through this challenge. If we read the signals right, Tyson Food is attempting to communicate in a legal and ethical manner, but there appears to be a failure to listen by Pilgrim’s Pride.

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Are you trustworthy?

By Tim J. Smith, PhD February 1, 2009

Do you act authentically for your brand? Honestly…sincerely? And importantly, does what you do instill consumer confidence?

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Wiglaffs

By J.D. Gershbein February 1, 2009
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