John Sterling

Big moment for us at International Supply Partners, LLC! WSB-TV Channel 2 Atlanta featured us—not once, but twice to discuss tariffs and how they’re impacting supply pricing. In the first segment, they visited our warehouse, where I spoke about the ripple effect of tariff increases and what it means for businesses and communities. The most recent update covers the 90-day pause in the trade war. While that brings temporary relief, it still raises a big question of 'what’s next?' For small businesses like ours that rely on global sourcing to keep shelves stocked and operations smooth, uncertainty is a real challenge. To this effect, we’ve been taking proactive steps to support our clients like sending early stock alerts ahead of potential hikes (which a few clients have already taken advantage of). And we’ve got more strategies in motion, which I’ll be sharing at our upcoming Agate MayDay Event. Hope you can join the conversation by registering here: https://zurl.co/E0mWJ Huge thanks to WSB-TV Channel 2 Atlanta for continuing to spotlight the challenges and the resilience of small business leaders. #SupplyChain #Tariffs #SmartSourcing #WomenInBusiness #SmallBusinessLeadership #BusinessResilience #LogisticsMatters #ProcurementStrategy #GlobalSourcing #BuySmart #ManufacturingMatters #SmallBusinessVoices #MayDayEvent #ISP #SupportSmallBusiness

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🏆 Bronxie Weekly Recap 7 Wins. 7 Stats. 1 Message. Georgia Tech is 7–0 and ranked #7 in the country. 🐝 So this week, Bronxie’s going 7 for 7 on supply chain stats. 📦 Top DCs turn inbound to available inventory in under 8 hours 🚛 Top supply chains hit 95%+ OTIF 🚪 High-performing warehouses keep dock doors above 85% utilization 🤖 AI solutions boosted efficiency by 22% this year 👷 62% of leaders say labor shortages are a major challenge 📈 Experienced workers pick 60–85 lines per hour 💪 Top warehouses hit 85–95% labor utilization Seven wins. Seven stats. Same message — speed, precision, and execution separate the best from the rest. #SupplyChainAI #DataStrategy #DigitalSupplyChain #BabyChains #BronxieTheBullwhip #GeorgiaTech #GoJackets #OTIF #WarehouseOperations #Logistics

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🏆 Baby Chains Weekly Recap | 8–0 Energy Georgia Tech is 8–0 and Haynes King is playing like he’s untouchable. Clean execution on the field mirrors clean execution in the supply chain. This week’s 7 stats: 📦 Pick accuracy rates of 99.5%+ among best-in-class ⏱️ Putaway completed in under 2 hours ✅ Perfect order performance of 95%+ 🔁 Inventory turns of 8–12 annually 🚚 Order cycle time of 24–48 hours 📊 Inventory accuracy of 97%+, with mature sites at ~99% 🚀 99.5% of orders shipped on time Championship football and elite supply chains have the same playbook: precision, speed, and flawless execution. #SupplyChainAI #DigitalSupplyChain #BabyChains #BronxieTheBullwhip #GeorgiaTech #GoJackets #OTIF #Logistics #Warehousing #ExecutionWins

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Three telltale signs your 3PL is misaligned with DTC needs: 1. They offer "integration through our partner's middleware" (not direct to the WMS). 2. Technical questions get routed to external vendors (not the WMS). 3. Simple changes require statements of work and fees. The solution isn't a better middleware. It's finding 3PLs with native technical capabilities and API-first infrastructure. Looking for a DTC aligned 3PL? Drop Matt Parkin, CAPM® a note. He can connect you with 3PLs our merchants have had success with.

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📉📈 Are tariffs putting pressure on your profit margins? This article breaks down practical solutions U.S. importers and exporters can use to cut costs, reduce risk, and scale smarter. 🧠📦 👉Full Article: https://lnkd.in/gfT4WT6Z 🎧Busy Schedule? Click the link, press play and listen: https://lnkd.in/gvJ2d45c #SmallBusinessStrategy #GlobalTrade #TariffPlanning #TradeCompliance #SupplyChainResilience

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Struggling with blind spots in your supply chain? Visibility is the key to proactive decision-making and seamless operations. In this reel, we share practical tips to help you gain end-to-end supply chain visibility. Learn how to implement real-time tracking systems, integrate data across partners, and use intelligent alerts to stay ahead of disruptions. With these strategies, you can improve operational efficiency, enhance customer satisfaction, and reduce costly delays. Whether you're managing inventory, transportation, or warehousing, visibility empowers better control and faster response. Watch now to discover how smarter logistics lead to stronger performance. Check out our website: www.logiglo.com #LogisticsTips #logistics #logisticsmanagement #freightforwarding #LogisticsSolutions #LogisticsTech #supplychain #businesstips #startup #smallbusiness

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As the US administration has already announced the intent to continue the use of stacked tariffs it is more important then ever to digitally integrate orders, through factories and in to customs and transportation processes. When we speak about our Large Trade Model building out different digital twins / graphs this is what we mean. Orchestrating factory processes, Customs processes, documentation processes, charge processes along with the physical movements through multiple modes of your network. All in one single thinking platform. Contact us to discuss how we can help. #IEEPA #Customs #Duty #LOGNET #ArtificalIntelligence

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The January LMI report shows inventory levels rebounding from their December low, but compared to typical January surges, the rate of restocking remains modest at 53.9 versus last year’s 58.5. This is deliberate, as firms are deciding to stick with leaner inventories, likely in response to high holding costs and uncertainty. That said, Inventory Costs climbed to 71.3%, thanks to tariffs, inflation, and supply chain volatility, all of which continue to outpace inventory growth. This reinforces the need to remain cautious and cost-conscious when it comes to inventory management. #thefreightarchitects #jaguarfreight #logistics https://lnkd.in/eiRkwp3b

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Part number detail is the new normal for entry summary filings. Importers now require import entry data by part number to track the tariffs being paid on these parts (Section 232, Section 301, IEEPA) and also to ensure compliance with the required data elements such as metal value content, metal country of origin, etc. Importers and customs brokers need to work together and develop the proper processes to have the required visibility and compliance level. Don't expect customs brokers to do magic... compliance and accuracy are more important than ever.

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SLOB Reviews - review 20 materials per month (by descending value) and within 12 months you will have a far greater understanding of the potential waste within your warehouse. - Question 1: Is this material 'fit for purpose'? If no, stop and scrap. - Question 2: Is this material listed in at least one BOM? If no, stop and set a time limit to put it one. After this time expires, scrap the material. - The next questions are up to you, but you get the point.

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