

The Tariff Hotline Is Open & We Are Taking Your Calls | Ask An Expert
May 20, 2025
35:27
In this episode of Omni Talk Retail’s Ask an Expert series, Chris and Anne welcome SPS Commerce’s Emily Curran and Rob Schiefelbein for a deep dive into how retailers and suppliers should respond to shifting tariffs and trade conditions.
Key Moments:
- (1:20) Meet the experts: Emily and Rob from SPS Commerce
- (2:11) SPS Commerce’s role in simplifying supply chain connections
- (6:00) Advice for startups in retail pilot programs
- (8:05) Transparent communication strategies with retailers
- (10:00) How to calculate true tariff exposure
- (11:00) Diversifying your supply chain
- (15:00) Total landed cost explained
- (16:45) Leveraging bonded warehouses and FTZs
- (18:00) Common methods to itemize tariff costs
- (21:00) Tracking SKUs and auditing data accuracy
- (28:00) Applying the 5S methodology to retail data
- (30:00) Final tips for retailers and suppliers
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