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Will Tariffs Affect Your Shopping This Season?

Will Tariffs Affect Your Shopping This Season? Tariffs have been a hot topic for the last few months now. When first imposed by President Trump, the market has been fluctuating, and now the holiday season is upon us, with more tariff wars on the horizon. This article from the NC University shares a sit-down with the  Rob Handfield , Bank of America Distinguished Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at NC State. Excerpt from the article The Abstract: Could you briefly explain how you think about supply chains and trade policy when it comes to holiday shopping? Handfield : The announcements made by President Trump on “Liberation Day” in April 2025 created chaos in the global trade environment. The U.S. imposed tariffs on 156 countries, including Mexico, Canada, and China, America’s largest trading partners. The tariffs are causing problems for American farmers, who are being told by China and Europe that reciprocal tariffs will negatively impact them as well, whic...

Paying Attention to Detail Can Save You From Costly Mistakes

Most of us all can remember some time in our lives when we've heard the words, "pay attention". Maybe it was from a parent, a teacher, a driver's ed instructor, or just your inner voice shaking you up from your daydreaming, and bring you back to the real world. Nevertheless, whatever voices you heard, it was surely a beckoned calling; one that would help save you from costly mistakes.

Some things you can do:
  1.  Take your time: Whether you are writing an article, reading a book, reviewing your bookkeeping entries for the week, entering customer orders in your Customer Management Databases/Order Carts, or creating and going over a shopping list for the week, it is important to pay attention to detail. People seem to be so busy these days. It's important to slow down, and review the details of everything that you do.
  2. Proofread: Especially when writing for others, or editing a report, it's important to proofread, in case you have made mistakes. You can then fix the errors before they get out of hand.
  3. Stay organized: Keep your thoughts organized and focused on your tasks. Keep your desk and office free from clutter. (This helps with the focusing on tasks, and helps you pay attention more clearly)
These are just a few simple steps you can take to help you pay attention to detail. They will keep you from having to redo things, prove your competency, prove that you care about accuracy, and make yours, and others' lives easier

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