Staying on Track in Turbulent Times: How Leading Hardware Retailers Are Using Inventory Optimization to Stay Competitive

It’s been a volatile couple of weeks in the US economy, and retailers across all sectors are feeling the pressure. With the introduction of sweeping tariffs and the knock-on impact of uncertainty through global supply chains, the cost of doing business shot up overnight.

Whether it’s a tariff on Chinese imports, a blanket import fee, or a surcharge on automotive-related products, the impact is clear: margins are shrinking, costs are unpredictable, and strategic agility has never been more critical.

In this environment, best-in-class hardware retailers are not simply reacting. They’re planning. They’re optimizing. They’re working with experts to bring greater visibility and control to one of the most powerful levers they still hold: inventory.

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