Are We Facing Another Supply Chain Crisis?
When people think of shortages in products made in China, they often think of sneakers and toys. However, many ‘Made in USA’ products also depend heavily on Chinese components and raw materials. Here are a few examples: · Nutritional supplements like ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), magnesium citrate, glucosamine, creatine, and amino acids are mostly produced […]
The Top 10 Real Cost of Shifting Supply Chains from China
Why moving sourcing out of China isn’t a flip-of-a-switch solution—and what smart companies with the help of my team are doing about it now As tariffs rise and geopolitical tensions intensify, businesses across the U.S. are scrambling to understand what comes next. Whether you’re a wholesaler, a DTC e-commerce brand, a legacy retailer, or a […]
Tariffs and the Real-World Fallout: What Three Decades Working with Asia Taught Me About Manufacturing, Competitiveness, and Supply Chain Resilience
The law of unintended consequences is alive and well—and it’s hitting American businesses right where it hurts. In 1996, I visited BYD’s first factory in Shenzhen: a modest three-story building with a thousand young women hand-assembling batteries. No automation, no robotics—just a river of rural labor powering the line. Fast forward nearly 30 years, and […]
The Rise of the Brandfluencer
The Rise of the Brandfluencer: A New Era of Social Commerce Social media is rapidly evolving, and influencers are leading the charge. What began as a platform for promoting others’ brands has transformed into a launching pad for influencers to create and promote their own products. This shift is revolutionizing digital marketing, enabling influencers to […]
The #1 Most Overlooked Business Lever That Separates Pros from Amateurs
The Crucial Role of Supply Chain Management in Overall Business Strategy Why is Logistics the Key to Strategic Excellence? In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, leaders are constantly refining their strategies to achieve sustainable growth and competitiveness. However, while lofty visions and strategic blueprints are essential, many companies often overlook a crucial element in their […]
Time
Time is our most valuable asset and the one that we waste the most. Successful individuals recognize this and take ownership of their time accordingly. By prioritizing it and being intentional about how they spend it, they gain the flexibility and freedom to pursue new opportunities, explore different interests, and build relationships with other successful […]
Success
Business success often resembles a winding path, with its share of ups, downs, and intermittent plateaus, challenging the notion that it’s simply an upward trajectory. Many successful entrepreneurs can attest to this pattern, acknowledging that the journey to success is a dynamic process filled with diverse experiences and challenges. Even some of the most iconic […]
Effective Management
Effective Management is a practice in which the top management keeps each area of operations accountable, including itself. This process is continued learning and implementations of corrective measures when errors and deficiencies are found. Accountability, coupled with measurable KPI (Key Performance Indicators) in a defined time period produces improved results. Often, the time factor in […]