The Psychology of a Distributor: The Dream Enhancer

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In global trade, distributors often operate behind the scenes, but their efforts are indispensable when it comes to entering international markets. While much of the spotlight goes to product innovation and brand positioning, distributors take on the complex, creative work of making someone else’s vision succeed in a new market. They don’t invent; they interpret. […]

Trump’s Liberation Day Tariffs: Impact on Global Trade in Services

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Trump’s new tariffs are shaking up global trade — but the impact won’t stop at physical goods. In the latest twist, the former president has granted a 90-day pause on tariffs for many trading partners, dialing duties back to a 10% baseline. But not for China. A steep 125% tariff has just been enforced effective […]

The Future of Supply Chains: Invest in Middleware Automation Now

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The High Cost of Doing Nothing Supply chain management has never been more complex. Companies across every industry are grappling with increased consumer demand, global disruptions, and the constant pressure to reduce costs while improving efficiency. Yet, many businesses still rely on outdated systems or manual processes that lead to inefficiencies, errors, and lost revenue. […]

Are Manual Processes Killing Your Supply Chain? Here’s What to Do Instead

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The Hidden Cost of Manual Data Entry Manual order processing, inventory updates, and data reconciliation are time-consuming and error-prone. These inefficiencies add up: Every year, supply chain inefficiencies cost businesses millions. 50% of these inefficiencies are caused by manual processes. It’s the classic horror story: An urgent order gets emailed to a supplier, but the […]

The Advantage of Sourcing Internationally with Peter Evans

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Based in South Australia, Peter Evans has worked for some of the world’s largest global supply chain experts, including Walmart Stores International, Aldi Stores, Woolworth’s and lots of Australian small and mid-market businesses.