During an earnings call, Hillman officials committed to supply chain diversification and lowering its exposure to China-based suppliers amid tariff uncertainties.
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The addition of less-than-truckload service means suppliers who sell through Amazon's eCommerce platform have more inbound shipping options.
China faces a 125% tariff hike while Trump issues a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for most others. A 10% baseline tariff remains.
Contrary to popular belief, culture isn't a soft skill. It's a competitive advantage, says executive leadership consultant Darcy Blessing-Williams, who is set to speak at MDM's SHIFT conference in May. She joins the podcast to discuss a zookeeper framework geared for understanding and fostering team behavior.
President Trump established a 10% baseline tariff and unveiled reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries, including China, the EU and Vietnam ranging from 15 to 48%.
Former Wesco leader Ben Albu shares why so many sales tools end up in the "technology graveyard" in this preview to his SHIFT Conference session on leveraging sales technology for success.
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Reports hint that the administration will likely omit industry-specific tariffs from its announcement April 2.
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A 50% metals import tariff threat was in retaliation to a Canadian export tax on electricity.
The pause includes goods covered by the North American trade agreement (USMCA).
According to the White House, Trump told the "Big Three" automakers they should move production to the U.S from Canada and Mexico.
Efforts to curb the U.S.' reliance imported timber and lumber are underway, as Trump calls for domestic production to lower construction costs and security risk.
From Wall Street to the warehouse — twice. A&M Industrial's leadership team shares their parallel journeys back to their (now third generation) family-owned distribution business. Hear how innovation, value-added sales and market expansion are built on the foundation of deep company values that forged its reputation in industrial distribution on this episode of the MDM Podcast.
The approved contract details cleared up questions on port automation, which was a major sticking point throughout negotiations.
A proposed new port fee on some ships could mean added costs passed down to distributors through higher freight rates.
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