Amazon Fears Driving Supplier Price Concessions at Costco
Amazon continues to wreak havoc on supply chains worldwide. No matter your industry, are you considering innovations, automation and technology to reduce costs to remain competitive?
Have You Thought About Crossing Borders Lately?
Insights on leveraging cross-border trade for business growth and wider market reach
Do You Have an Eye to the Future?
Do you have an eye to the future? Don't just answer yes and move on.
Tariff News & Impacts….Whirlpool Adds People; LG Raises Price
Have you checked in with your supply chain lately? Will they be geared up to support you or have you ignored them and don't know what might happen as production ramps up in the U.S.?
The Latest Trends
Once you have thought through the trends most likely to impact your business, it might make sense to think about how to transform these impacts into opportunities. Profitable and scalable growth is the common thread among every single one of my clients.
Considerations to Evaluate Your Business Model
Most of us are so busy on a daily basis we don't have time to think about our business models. It is the rare client that questions their business model let alone continually modifies it for success. Do you question your business model on a yearly basis?
Is Apple Moving Design In-House?
Apple has developed its own processors for years but has recently increased its focus on the in-house design of components.
What Should Manufacturers Be Thinking with Potential Tax Changes?
There has certainly been a lot of conversation about the potential tax law changes! Michael Kouyoumdjian, managing shareholder of RP&B CPAs did a great job of going through the potential changes and impacts in a discussion with trusted advisers to manufacturers and distributors.
Steel Imports at the Lowest 2 Year Level Since 2002-2003
According to Industry Week, steel imports from 2016-17 are on track to be the lowest in almost 15 years!
Is Your Business Model Old?
nstead of running to keep up with your customers and competitors on a daily basis, what can you do to GET AHEAD of them?