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2026 Tariff Reality Check

2026 Tariff Reality Check: Why MRO Is Now the Front Line of Trade Volatility

As 2026 begins, one truth is already clear for manufacturers and asset-intensive organizations: tariffs are no longer an episodic disruption—they are a permanent operating condition. The elevated tariff baseline that...
Consolidating Indirect Spend

The Ultimate Guide to Consolidating Indirect Spend on MRO Parts

Key Takeaways Indirect spend on MRO parts can be one of the most fragmented, uncontrolled categories in the supply chain—especially for multisite operations. Between rogue purchases, siloed suppliers, and inconsistent...

2025 Year-End Tariff Review: November Disruption, Strategic Uncertainty, and What Comes Next

As we close 2025, manufacturers and MRO-intensive operations are confronting a reality the industry hasn’t seen in decades: tariffs are no longer isolated shocks—they’re a persistent, structural force reshaping procurement...
IPM Challenges

How ZEUS Solves the Hidden Challenges of Integrated Parts Management

Key Takeaways Integrated Parts Management Is More Complex Than It Seems On the surface, Integrated Parts Management (IPM) sounds simple: unify the way you manage MRO parts across locations, systems,...
Tariffs November Update

October 2025 Tariff Lock-In: Enforcement Era Begins, MRO Costs and Compliance Pressure Intensify

October was not a pause.It was the moment tariffs stopped being “policy shocks” and became operational law — enforced, audited, and embedded into the manufacturing cost base. Executives are no...
Warehouse Management Software Features

Essential Warehouse Management Software Features

Key Takeaways Why Warehouse Management Software Matters More Than Ever In today’s fast-paced, digitally connected supply chain environment, outdated systems or manual processes are no longer sustainable. Whether you’re managing...
Tariffs Uncertainty

October 2025 Tariff Shock & Strategic Reset: What’s New, What’s Next for MRO Procurement

New Tariff Fronts Open While Others Stall Furniture, Lumber, and Wood Enter the Crosshairs Effective October 14, the administration will impose a 10% tariff on softwood lumber and timber imports and 25% tariffs...
Tariff Flexibility

Strategic Inflection: September 2025 Tariff Flexibility and AI Investment Recalibrate MRO Strategy

Tariff Rigidity Meets Strategic Nuance September brought unexpected breathing room amidst the relentless tariff turmoil. On September 6, President Trump signed an executive order granting tariff exemptions—effective September 8—for over...
Procurement Services

5 Signs Your Organization Has Outgrown Its Procurement Software

Has Your Procurement Software Hit Its Limit? In today’s fast-paced, disruption-prone supply chain environment, what once worked in procurement may now be holding you back. As organizations scale, the cracks...
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Chief Operations Officer & EVP Supply Chain Cooperative at
With over 25 years of experience in business outsourcing and professional services environments across multiple industry verticals, Jeremy has responsibility for all day-to-day operations for SDI’s Supply Chain Cooperative. Jeremy has a great deal of experience developing and leading high performance teams to operational excellence with a highly successful track record of driving continuous and innovative process excellence across complex organizations. His diverse blend of functional experience in high growth and turnaround outsourcing organizations brings a wealth of expertise to best align SDI’s supply chain solution to our clients’ needs, both operationally and financially.
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