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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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Intel, Market Development Funds, and Distributors

By Tim J. Smith, PhD June 11, 2006

If you want to frustrate a bootstrapped entrepreneur, tell them to pay for their distributors’ advertising. Then, to really get them confused,…

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In Bringing Products to Market, Speed is of the Essence

By James T. Berger June 1, 2006

The cover article in the March 27, 2006, BUSINESS WEEK, provides excellent insight for small-to-medium-size businesses seeking to streamline production and distribution…

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Want To Be a Winner? Play Hardball

By James T. Berger May 1, 2006

When it comes to competitive advantage, “playing hardball is not an option, it is a requirement for winning,” according to George Stalk…

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Are You in a Hawk, Seagull, or Mouse Market?

By Tim J. Smith, PhD May 1, 2006

Not all business markets are alike, much less are all business problems. But the fact that every business challenge is unique does…

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