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Dan Krouse

Dan Krouse is a fractional supply chain executive helping small and mid-market companies uncover hidden costs, strengthen operations, and build resilient systems that drive sustainable growth.

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China in the Penalty Box: A Systemic Reordering of Trade, Energy, and Dollar Power

April 24, 2026

This is not another trade cycle. It’s a structural reordering of energy flows, chokepoints, enforcement architecture, and dollar power with China in the penalty box.

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The $1.5 Billion Signal: How China’s Rare Earths Gambit Backfired

Trade Policy Strategies

By Dan Krouse

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The Gloves Are Off: Trump’s 100% Tariff Stacks-But China Just Made Two Critical Mistakes

Trade Policy Strategies

By Dan Krouse

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Don’t Take the Bait: Why China’s $1 Trillion “Investment” Offer Is Really About Solving Their Overcapacity Problem

Trade Policy Strategies

By Dan Krouse

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Supply Chain Leaders: The Window is Closing!

Supply Chain Impacts

By Dan Krouse

“High-resolution professional photo of modern supply chain operations. Aerial view of a container port with stacked shipping containers, trucks ready for dispatch, and a warehouse in the background. Emphasize precision, efficiency, and movement. Early morning or golden hour lighting for a professional and trustworthy feel. Corporate style, sharp focus, clean composition, wide angle.”

Driving Operational Excellence with SCA LLC

By Dan Krouse

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Breaking News: Supreme Court to Hear Trump Tariff Challenge on Fast Track

Supply Chain Impacts

By Dan Krouse

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Unlocking Profit with Total Cost-to-Serve Analysis

By Dan Krouse

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Avoiding a Hidden Tariff Trap from an Overseas Supplier

By Dan Krouse

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Supply Chain Turnaround for a $100M Manufacturer

By Dan Krouse