Tariff Pressure and Customer Trust: A Playbook for Independent Distributors
By Tim Rasmussen, Principal, Rivet|MRO As tariff increases ripple through global supply chains and reach the retail shelves, the pressure is mounting—not just on manufacturers and large retailers, but critically on independent distributors. Whether it’s tools, fasteners, industrial parts, or maintenance supplies, the cost to stock and sell is going up, and consumers are feeling […]
