From a Walmart Post-Audit Surge⚡ to Shutdown Shockwaves🎢  to 50-year Mortgage Math➕ a Black Friday Forecast, this podcast episode is packed with news you can use!  Boyd & Al also delve into the new complexities of the retail indus...

In this episode of The Savvy Supplier, Boyd Evert, CEO of HRG, and Kevin Stewart, Partner at Crowe, discuss the uncertain future of tariffs and effective strategies for risk mitigation. With the U.S. Supreme Court set to hear vital tariff cases...

Kevin Stewart from Crowe joins Boyd & Al as they delve into the challenges faced by accounting teams amidst tariff uncertainties. Discover insights on risk management, financial reporting, and strategic planning to safeguard your business.<...

Keywordsfinance teams, audit-ready, deductions management, accounting pitfalls, tariffs, internal alignment, documentation, growth strategies, risk management, supplier insightsSummaryIn this episode of The Sa...

In this episode of "The Savvy Supplier," we delve into the potential chaos that could ensue if the Supreme Court rules that Billions in tariffs must be returned. Join Al Frank and Boyd Evert as they explore the complexities of tariff refunds, t...

St. Louis vs. Kansas City? Miami vs. Des Moines?  Colorado Springs vs Coral Springs? Who are the Winners & Losers in these Battles over Excessive Defectives?  Boyd Evert & Al Frank explore various case studies, highlighting th...

What are the implications of newly imposed 50% tariffs on a wide range of consumer goods?  Will it threaten Black Friday sales?  Al Frank & HRG CEO Boyd Evert discuss the market uncertainty and the potential impact on consumer beh...

With 30% tariffs on Mexican imports and 35% on Canadian goods potentially going into effect this Friday, the landscape for retail suppliers could shift dramatically. We explore the potential ripple effects on pricing, supply chains, and the bro...

Discover overlooked secrets to enhance profitability and become a more savvy CEO. Learn how to tackle revenue deductions, optimize resource allocation, and maintain strong retail partnerships.Key Takeaways:The importance of visibili...

What are the implications of #BoomerangTariffs for the #retailsupplier ?What are the challenges they face on pricing str...

Key Discussion Points: Revenue Leaks from Invalid Deductions:CFO strategies to prevent revenue loss.Importance of under tolerance reports to identify unnoticed deductions.Real-life c...

In this episode of The Savvy Supplier, Boyd Evert and Al Frank discuss the common EDI errors that retail suppliers face, emphasizing the importance of understanding and monitoring EDI transactions. They explore the role of EDI translators, the ...

Boyd Evert & Al Frank discuss the potential traps that #RetailSuppliers face at the end of the quarter.  Also, they share lessons learned from the #COVID19 pandemic, emphasize the importance of #BestPractices training, and provide stra...

SummaryIn this episode of The #SavvySupplier, Boyd Evert & Al Frank discuss the recent decision by Sam's Club to automatically deduct all post-audit claims under $100,000. They explore the implications of this change for suppl...

SummaryIn this episode of The Savvy Supplier, Boyd Evert & Al Frank discuss how suppliers, particularly 3M, are navigating the challenges posed by tariffs. They explore strategies for building resilience in supply chains, the ...

In this episode of The Savvy Supplier, Boyd Evert & Al Frank discuss the recent 90-day tariff reset between the U.S. and China, its implications for suppliers, and strategies for navigating the changing landscape. They emphasize the importa...

In this episode of #TheSavvySupplier, HRG CEO Boyd Evert & Al Frank are joined by Woodridge Retail Group CEO Jon Allen, and they discuss the implications of #Tariffs for #RetailSuppliers. They share how the lessons learned from the #2018Tra...

In this episode of The Savvy Supplier, HRG CEO Boyd Evert and Al Frank discuss the current landscape of tariffs and their implications for suppliers. They explore the shared burden of tariffs among suppliers, retailers, and consumers, and the c...

n this episode of #TheSavvySupplier, Al Frank and Boyd Evert discuss a cautionary tale about a Major #RetailSupplier that was losing a Million Dollars every month due to a misunderstanding regarding #CashDiscounts and #EDIerrors. They explore h...

Supplier, can you imagine getting this totally unexpected phone message: "You're about to get back $3 Million Dollars of lost revenue!"  Boyd Evert tells the True Story of a Retail Supplier facing significant deductions, lo...

In this episode of the Savvy Supplier, hosts Boyd Evert and Al Frank discuss Walmart's upcoming changes to its deduction policies for 2025, focusing on the shift from quarterly to monthly deductions and the implications for suppliers. They expl...

Walmart is making major changes that will impact all Walmart Suppliers. Brace yourself for the possibility of significant increases in deductions claims. What you need to know and do on this episode of "The Savvy Supplier"!...

Keywords#FinancialFitness #RetailSuppliers #WalmartSuppliers  #Deductions #cashflow, #compliance #Retail #HRG-audit #businessgrowth #PartnerwithPros #Profits SummaryIn this episode of the Savvy Suppl...

Excessive Defectives are slicing into the bottom line of Retail Suppliers…and the problem is about to get worse in 2025.   Find out what you should do about it on this episode of “The Savvy Supplier” Podcast.

In this episode of The Savvy Supplier,  Boyd Evert & Al Frank discuss the complexities of special buys in retail, including their purposes, potential pitfalls, and the importance of price protection. They delve into the challenges supp...