Founder mitigates tariff risks with AI market scanning

The problem

A small business owner used AI to track tariff and inflation news, informing pricing and purchasing decisions without hiring analysts.

The AI solution

Volatile tariffs and prices pressure SMB margins. One founder built a lightweight AI workflow to summarize market news, supplier updates, and policy changes.

Each morning, a digest highlighted key changes and suggested actions (adjust PO timing, review pricing tiers). The owner reviewed signals weekly with the team.

Outcome: fewer surprises and more proactive pricing and purchasing.

SMB takeaway: automate “morning brief” prep. Track gross margin and stockout incidents during pilots.

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Results & metrics

• 10–15 hours saved per week
• 20–30% faster cycle times
• Lower error rates and fewer escalations

Lessons for SMBs

• Start small: pilot one workflow and measure it rigorously
• Blend heuristics with ML for quicker wins and safer rollout
• Train staff and bake new steps into SOPs to lock in gains

Learn more

Read the full case study: U.S. Chamber: Analyzing Data and Research with AI

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