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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.

What Manufacturers Must Understand in 2026: Logistics Isn’t the Bottleneck Anymore

February 16, 2026

Logistics isn’t the bottleneck anymore. In 2026, manufacturers are constrained by clearance speed, duty exposure, post-entry backlogs, landed cost precision, and working capital discipline.

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Mid-Range Tariff Strategies: Beyond the Basics

Trade Policy Strategies

By Dan Krouse

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Tariff Response Strategies 101: Essential Steps for Every Business

Trade Policy Strategies

By Dan Krouse

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Decoding the Strategy Behind President Trump’s Tariff Policies

Trade Policy Strategies

By Dan Krouse

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10 Ways Tariffs Disrupt Supply Chains

Supply Chain Impacts

By Dan Krouse

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Why “free trade” has always been more fairy tale than fact, and why that matters for your next sourcing decision.

Trade Policy Strategies

By Dan Krouse

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Tariffs Through Time: Lessons from U.S. Trade History

Trade Policy Strategies

By Dan Krouse

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Tariffs 101: What Business Leaders Need to Know

Trade Policy Strategies

By Dan Krouse