INFOGRAPHIC: How Many Reasons Are There Behind the Supply Chain Crisis?

Did Someone Say “Tariffs”?

Last week, the Trump administration put a 90-day pause on higher-band tariffs (except for China), Canada and Mexico. leaving global markets in flux. As countries renegotiate their economic interests, the world watches closely…and waits for resolution. One thing is certain: Tariffs have a direct and substantial impact on every market. As policies evolve, businesses must adapt their strategies to ensure sustainability and growth. Clearly, increased tariffs lead to price hikes and disruptions across supply chains. This concerns everyone—whether you’re a buyer, a supplier, or somewhere in between. However, the greatest stress is not just the impact itself, but the uncertainty. We don’t know what the final outcomes will be or when they’ll take effect. This ongoing volatility makes planning difficult.

How the Tariff Roller Coaster Will Continue to Affect the Print Industry

Tariffs affect many industries, including print, and it’s important to understand the implications so we can navigate uncertain times. Although most country tariffs are on pause for 90 days, we know that decisions can change at any time and without notice. You must plan and be two steps ahead on several different scenarios, and be able to change course quickly when, not if, things happen.

INFOGRAPHIC: Sustainability in Supplies

As a part of Keypoint Intelligence’s Earth Month series of blogs for this year, we’re looking at the benefits of reusing and remanufacturing supplies—as well as the challenges that the aftermarket will have to overcome. We’ve been following the supplies aftermarket for years, including in our most recent US Channel Survey. According to our research, 73% of the respondents to our survey provide remanufactured toner, container bottles, or ink cartridges with new (i.e., first-use) hardware while another 69% do so with used devices. This is a notable number of suppliers in the channel, but not everyone behaves in the same way.