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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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CSA Explains… Chicago Area Resources to Grow Your Business

By Tim J. Smith, PhD June 11, 2003

For entrepreneurs, the time lag between business concept formulation and the achievement of positive cash flows can be excruciatingly long. Even the…

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Elements of a Company Security Program

By Tim J. Smith, PhD June 11, 2003

• What does security mean to you and your company today? • Where does security begin once you are inside of your…

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ADP Dealer Services Succeeds in Mature Market

By Tim J. Smith, PhD May 28, 2003

For many markets, the demand for business software has passed the early adopter phase, made it through the tornado, and entered the…

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Outsourcing: It Doesn’t Have to Hurt!

By Tim J. Smith, PhD May 28, 2003

“Traditionally, the large, multinational corporation was held together by ownership. Today, it is held together by a strategic purpose. Ownership of the…

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