The Specialty Tools and Fasteners Distributors Association is offering a free webinar titled “Preparing for Tariffs: Strategies for Resilience” on March 20 from 1pm (EST) to 2pm.
For construction and industrial companies across North America, tariffs are no longer just a trade policy issue, they pose a direct threat to profitability, cash flow, and even business continuity, STAFDA stated. “Sudden tariff changes can drive up costs overnight, disrupt supply chains, and create financial strain.”
The challenge “is not about gaining an advantage but about minimizing risk, protecting margins, and ensuring operational resilience in an unpredictable market.”
Speakers Omar S. Nashashibi ( founder of Inside Beltway) and Mark Gilham (VP of Rebate Strategy for Enable) will address the following topics:
- Pricing Under Pressure – How to quickly adjust prices and maintain profitability.
- Credit & Cash Flow Management – Preparing for the financial strain of sudden cost increases.
- Stacked Tariffs & Cross-Border Trade – Understanding the impact of multiple tariff applications on goods.
- Contract & Legal Safeguards – Ensuring agreements allow flexibility for sudden cost increases.
- Rebate & Inventory Management – Adjusting incentives and managing inventory valuations.
- Supply Chain Resilience – Exploring alternative sourcing, stockpiling strategies, and government relief options.
For more information, contact Cathy Usher: cusher@stafda.org. Or call STAFDA HQ at 800-352-2981.
