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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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Milwaukee to Chicago Century Ride and Entrepreneurship

By Tim J. Smith, PhD November 25, 2024

On 19 October 20204 at 7:30 am, I set out on a Century ride from Milwaukee to Chicago on my trusty Aqua…

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H.B. Fuller Pricing Spineometer: 5 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD November 25, 2024

H.B. Fuller, a global adhesive supplier, had a positive Q3 2024. Revenue rose 1.9% to $918 million billion and earnings before interest…

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Corteva Pricing Spineometer: 2 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD October 25, 2024

Corteva, an agrochemical and seed company, had a positive Q2 2024. Revenue rose 1.1% to $6.1billion and earnings before interest and taxes…

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Fortune Brands Pricing Spineometer: 5 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD October 25, 2024

Fortune Brands, a manufacturer of plumbing, home, and security products, had a positive Q2 2024. Revenue rose 6.5% to $1.24 billion and…

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