online eNews - Printers may lose money from tariff-induced business disruptions. Preparation is the best medicine and these curations will help. • Print Costs & FUD • Proactive Tariff Planning • Disruption Responses • Improve Supplier Relationships • Printers Learn from Loss Andy & Julie Plata, Co-CEOs
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The Elephant in the Room: Tariffs & Print Costs Tariff FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) may have your clients wondering how much your supply chain and their prices will be impacted. If so, it’s best to have answers ready. This printer is making tariff FUD their competitive advantage. May it stimulate your tariff responses.
Proactive Planning: Tariff Navigation Success Formula Quickly responding to tariff-triggered costs and supply chain disruptions can be difficult for print providers. Your client contracts often define fixed prices, materials, and fulfillment schedules. However, maintaining those terms may be difficult if tariffs disrupt your costs and supply chains. This article’s tariff mitigation strategies will help your team proactively navigate the challenges and gain a competitive edge over unprepared competitors. Review and prepare. >>>
US Printer Providers & Tariff Disruption Responses A high percentage of print and mail related equipment and supplies are manufactured in Europe, China, Mexico, and Canada. If the US’s tariff threats on those countries are implemented, print providers will face cost increases and supply chain disruptions. Is absorbing the costs or increasing prices the best response? Read this article for helpful tips. >>>
Do Your Suppliers Make You Who You Want to Be? Are you missing out on ways to save costs with your suppliers? Don't let a packed schedule hold you back. Sid reviews a few simple steps to improve supplier relationships and boost financial success.
The Ghost in the Mirror! As promised, Debbie writes about a recent customer loss and how it might have been avoided. She encourages us to align our priorities and treat our customers with commitment, honesty, and continuous communication. No ghosting allowed!
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