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(2 articles)Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactJul 26, 2026Korean Exporters Struggle as Rising Costs Erode Profit Margins
South Korean export-oriented firms are facing a critical profitability squeeze as they struggle to transfer rising operational and logistics costs to their customers. Despite elevated input costs—driv
조선일보#cost-inflation#export-competitiveness#margin-compression
Procurement
ModerateJun 26, 2026Smucker Capitalizes on Lower Coffee Costs to Boost Margins
J.M. Smucker, parent company of the Folgers coffee brand, is responding to a favorable shift in green coffee commodity pricing by implementing temporary price reductions and positioning itself for imp
Supply Chain Dive#coffee-commodity-prices#procurement-cost-reduction#margin-optimization