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Home » supply chain

Articles Tagged with ''supply chain''

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Trump Tariff Pressure and Roofing

Tariffs threaten pricing, supply chain stability and roofing profit margins, but with the right strategies, these challenges can become opportunities
Mike Maddern has over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing
Mike Maddern
September 15, 2025
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Tariffs threaten pricing, supply chain stability and roofing profit margins, but with the right strategies, these challenges can become opportunities
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Industry Surveys

Survey Data Shows How Distributors Can Boost Roofing Contractors’ Growth

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
September 10, 2025
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Roofing contractors face rising costs, labor shortages, and tech transitions. ServiceTitan’s latest survey data shows how distributors can step in to support their customers’ growth and profitability.


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Leap CRM Now Connects Directly with ABC Supply
Technology News

Leap CRM Now Connects Directly with ABC Supply

Leap CRM now delivers ABC Supply’s catalog, pricing, and ordering in one streamlined workspace.
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
September 8, 2025
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Leap now integrates ABC Supply’s real-time pricing and ordering directly into Leap's CRM, providing contractors with one-click access to accurate materials and faster, error-free projects.


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Roof Coatings 2025

Coatings Considerations for Roofing Contractors

Tariffs, rising prices and sustained concerns about supply chain could create winning conditions for roofing contractors in coatings.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
September 1, 2025
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Tariffs, rising prices and sustained concerns about supply chain could create winning conditions for roofing contractors in coatings.
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Storm Preparation

Roofers Brace as Hurricane Erin Nears Outer Banks

Contractors brace for flooding, high winds, and storm surge as the Outer Banks prepare for Erin’s closest approach.
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Tanja Kern
August 20, 2025
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Hurricane Erin’s 20-ft waves and 80-mph gusts threaten N.C.’s Outer Banks. Contractors are ready to respond to evacuations, flooding risks, and storm surge as they loom.



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The “Asphalt and Copper on the Lake” roofing project from Conde Roofing seamlessly blended asphalt shingles and copper elements to create a stunning and sturdy roof.
News Analysis

Roofing Faces Rising Costs Amid New Trump Tariff Policies

Uncertainty around new tariffs and trade deals will likely result in price increases and economic slowdown.
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 10, 2025
One Comment

With talks of new tariffs and trade deals on the horizon, roofing must adapt to rising material prices and supply chain challenges. Stay informed with our latest analysis.


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Roofing suppliers warn of rising costs and delivery delays if the White House fails to finalize more trade deals.
Trade Deals Update

Trump’s Trade Clock Ticks Down: 90-Deal Goal Remains Elusive

With only two trade agreements finalized, the White House faces a July 8 tariff cliff that could send material costs and supply chains into another tailspin
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
June 27, 2025
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With the July 8 tariff pause nearing expiration, the White House has secured just two trade deals, raising concerns about renewed tariffs, supply-chain disruptions and increased costs for roofing contractors and building suppliers.


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AI-driven tools are helping suppliers and distributors gain efficiency and visibility across operations.
Technology

LuminX Is Latest AI Seeking To ‘Revolutionize’ Supply Ops

Adoption of AI technology is the new frontier in management, logistics and revenue generation
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
June 2, 2025
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LuminX has raised $5.5 million to scale AI-powered vision language models that automate warehouse tasks, aiming to reduce errors, boost efficiency and offer real-time insights to logistics and supply chains.


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Walmart warned of price increases due to tariffs, highlighting impacts on U.S. businesses and consumers.
Economic Outlook

Walmart’s Tariff Remarks Make Impact Clear, Raising Trump’s Ire

President slams retailer on his social media platform, demanding that it and China “eat the tariffs”
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
May 19, 2025
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Walmart’s tariff warning underscores how U.S. businesses — not foreign exporters — absorb costs, driving up prices and straining construction and roofing supply chains.


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Containers sit idle at the Port of Los Angeles as import volumes plunge, signaling supply-chain strain and rising costs for U.S. construction and roofing contractors.
News Analysis

Roofing Feels Port Pinch Despite Tariff Truce

As temporary U.S.-China tariff truce offers limited relief, drop in U.S. port traffic may be harbinger; new ABC report offers glimmer of good news
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
May 13, 2025
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A steep drop in port traffic and tariff-driven material hikes are squeezing roofing contractors, despite a 90-day U.S.-China tariff truce to ease pressure on the strained supply chain; a glimmer of good news from Associated Builders and Contractors is a balm.


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