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This experience, which brought her into direct contact with customers, has proven critical as Kendall continues to shape Epec operating plans aimed at meeting those customers' needs which Kendall came to understand during this time.\n\nHer unique career perspective combined with her disposition to action and a commitment to continuous improvement bode well for Epec's continued growth." --- [![Epec Engineered Technologies](https://www.epectec.com/images/logo.png "Epec Engineered Technologies")](https://www.epectec.com/) [![Epec Engineered Technologies](https://www.epectec.com/images/logo.png "Epec Engineered Technologies")](https://www.epectec.com/) - [Articles](https://www.epectec.com/articles/) - [Blog](https://blog.epectec.com/) - [Webinars](https://www.epectec.com/webinar/) - [Videos](https://www.epectec.com/videos/) - [Case Studies](https://www.epectec.com/case-studies/) - [News & Events](https://www.epectec.com/news/) - [Customer Portal](https://system.netsuite.com/c.406760/site/NSlogin.html) - 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[Register](https://secure.epecpcb.com/epec/index2.jsp) [![](https://www.epectec.com/images/InstantPCBQuote-logo.png)](https://www.epectec.com/instantpcbquote/) [Login](https://secure.epecpcb.com/epec/) [Register](https://secure.epecpcb.com/epec/index2.jsp) Register to Quote and Order Your PCBs Fast, Easy & Online, 24/7 - [Home](https://www.epectec.com/) - [Blog](https://blog.epectec.com/) - Kendall Paradise Share This Page: [LinkedIn](https://blog.epectec.com/#linkedin) [X](https://blog.epectec.com/#x) [Facebook](https://blog.epectec.com/#facebook) [Email](https://blog.epectec.com/#email) # Epec's Blog | Electronics Manufacturing Solutions ![Kendall Paradise](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/Blog-Authors/profiles-kparadise.jpg "Kendall Paradise") ## Kendall Paradise Kendall occupies a unique position in Epec in that she has grown up entirely in the Printed Circuit Board Industry. Kendall's family owned and operated Beaver Brook Circuits until its acquisition by Epec in 2002. Kendall graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 2001 at which time she returned to the family business. Her primary focus was in Accounting which gave her an invaluable perspective on what it takes to successfully operate in such a competitive environment as this. In addition she successfully oversaw the creation and implementation of new Purchasing procedures which have come to form the basis for Epec's very effective Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management model so vital to Epec's continued success. In addition, at the time of the acquisition of Beaver Brook by Epec, Kendall was asked to accept the assignment leading Customer Service. This experience, which brought her into direct contact with customers, has proven critical as Kendall continues to shape Epec operating plans aimed at meeting those customers' needs which Kendall came to understand during this time. Her unique career perspective combined with her disposition to action and a commitment to continuous improvement bode well for Epec's continued growth. ### Recent Posts --- ## [Understanding U.S. Tariff Authorities and Recent Trade Actions](https://blog.epectec.com/understanding-us-tariff-authorities-and-recent-trade-actions) [![Understanding U.S. Tariff Authorities](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/understanding-us-tariff-authorities.jpg "Understanding U.S. Tariff Authorities")](https://blog.epectec.com/understanding-us-tariff-authorities-and-recent-trade-actions) Written by [Kendall Paradise](https://blog.epectec.com/author/kendall-paradise) Posted on March 30, 2026 at 9:03 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Tariffs have become an increasingly important part of global trade policy and supply chain planning. For manufacturers, importers, and product developers, understanding how U.S. tariffs are created and enforced can help clarify why certain materials or components suddenly become more expensive or harder to source. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/understanding-us-tariff-authorities-and-recent-trade-actions) --- ## [2026 Manufacturing: Tariff Uncertainty & Chinese New Year Disruptions](https://blog.epectec.com/2026-manufacturing-tariff-uncertainty-and-chinese-new-year-disruptions) [![Tariff uncertainty and Chinese New Year disruptions](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/tariff-uncertainty.jpg "Tariff uncertainty and Chinese New Year disruptions")](https://blog.epectec.com/2026-manufacturing-tariff-uncertainty-and-chinese-new-year-disruptions) Written by [Kendall Paradise](https://blog.epectec.com/author/kendall-paradise) Posted on October 23, 2025 at 9:19 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) As we approach Chinese New Year 2026, manufacturers face a convergence of challenges that demand proactive leadership and operational agility. From extended factory closures to rising geopolitical tensions and [tariff threats](https://blog.epectec.com/tariffs-on-your-invoice-demystifying-those-extra-charges), this season requires more than routine planning. It calls for strategic foresight. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/2026-manufacturing-tariff-uncertainty-and-chinese-new-year-disruptions) --- ## [2024 Shipping Forecast: A Perfect Storm of Challenges](https://blog.epectec.com/2024-shipping-forecast-a-perfect-storm-of-challenges) [![Shipping port on the east coast](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/shipping-port-on-the-east-coast.jpg "Shipping port on the east coast")](https://blog.epectec.com/2024-shipping-forecast-a-perfect-storm-of-challenges) Written by [Kendall Paradise](https://blog.epectec.com/author/kendall-paradise) Posted on October 2, 2024 at 8:18 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Peak Season is a term that is thrown around the shipping industry and generally refers to one of 4 major shipping events during a calendar year: Lunar (Chinese) New Year, which ranges from January to February, Back-to-School, which ranges from June to August, “Peak Season”, the pre-holiday peak (from August to October), and Golden Week, the holiday that takes place from Oct. 1-7 and results in a complete manufacturing shut down. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/2024-shipping-forecast-a-perfect-storm-of-challenges) --- ## [Navigating The Chinese New Year In The Manufacturing Industry](https://blog.epectec.com/navigating-the-chinese-new-year-in-the-manufacturing-industry) [![Fireworks over Hong Kong during Chinese New Year celebration](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/fireworks-over-hong-kong.jpg "Fireworks over Hong Kong during Chinese New Year celebration")](https://blog.epectec.com/navigating-the-chinese-new-year-in-the-manufacturing-industry) Written by [Kendall Paradise](https://blog.epectec.com/author/kendall-paradise) Posted on November 14, 2023 at 8:59 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) As the 2023 U.S. holiday season rolls into full gear, it’s impossible not to also think about the 2024 Chinese New Year (CNY). Maybe it’s because the U.S. holidays are busy not only at work but personally as well, for many of us, and by the time we catch our breath, the CNY is already on top of us. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/navigating-the-chinese-new-year-in-the-manufacturing-industry) --- ## [2022 Peak Season Shipping: Difficulties and Changing Landscape in 2023](https://blog.epectec.com/2022-peak-season-shipping-difficulties-and-changing-landscape-in-2023) [![2022 Peak Season Shipping](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/2022-peak-season-shipping.jpg "2022 Peak Season Shipping")](https://blog.epectec.com/2022-peak-season-shipping-difficulties-and-changing-landscape-in-2023) Written by [Kendall Paradise](https://blog.epectec.com/author/kendall-paradise) Posted on November 17, 2022 at 8:48 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) As we sit on the cusp of another festive/holiday/peak/Chinese New Year (CNY) shipping season, it feels like once again there are going to be new and challenging variables that we are going to have to navigate to be successful. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/2022-peak-season-shipping-difficulties-and-changing-landscape-in-2023) --- ## [2021 Shipping Challenges During the Peak Season](https://blog.epectec.com/2021-shipping-challenges-during-the-peak-season) [![2021 Shipping Challenges During the Peak Season](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/peak-season-shipping-2021.jpg "2021 Shipping Challenges During the Peak Season")](https://blog.epectec.com/2021-shipping-challenges-during-the-peak-season) Written by [Kendall Paradise](https://blog.epectec.com/author/kendall-paradise) Posted on November 9, 2021 at 10:06 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) When the electronics world was preparing for the Chinese New Year (CNY) 2020, I don’t think any of us could have imagined what we would be planning for CNY 2021, and even fewer people would have predicted what we will be going to be up against in 2022. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/2021-shipping-challenges-during-the-peak-season) --- ## [Supply Chain Challenges on the Electronics and Manufacturing Industry](https://blog.epectec.com/supply-chain-challenges-on-the-electronics-and-manufacturing-industry) [![Supply Chain Impacts](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/supply-chain-impacts.jpg "Supply Chain Impacts")](https://blog.epectec.com/supply-chain-challenges-on-the-electronics-and-manufacturing-industry) Written by [Kendall Paradise](https://blog.epectec.com/author/kendall-paradise) Posted on August 23, 2021 at 10:13 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The last 18 months have been some of the most challenging that many of us have had to deal with both personally and professionally. It has often felt like we were riding waves, coming closer to things getting a little more normal, only to have them change radically. Looking forward to the next 18 months, I don’t see those changes getting any easier for us or our industry. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/supply-chain-challenges-on-the-electronics-and-manufacturing-industry) --- ## [Peak Season Challenges in a Not-So-Normal Year](https://blog.epectec.com/peak-season-challenges-in-a-not-so-normal-year) [![Transport containers being loaded onto trucks from cargo airplanes.](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/containers-loaded-onto-trucks-from-cargo-airplanes.jpg "Transport containers being loaded onto trucks from cargo airplanes.")](https://blog.epectec.com/peak-season-challenges-in-a-not-so-normal-year) Written by [Kendall Paradise](https://blog.epectec.com/author/kendall-paradise) Posted on December 2, 2020 at 10:41 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Those of us who make our livings managing supply chain, the time of the year between Halloween and New Year’s Eve is always on the tense side. Known as the “Peak Season”, it seems to start earlier and earlier the more people turn to e-commerce. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/peak-season-challenges-in-a-not-so-normal-year) --- ## [Peak Season Shipping 2.0 or the New Normal](https://blog.epectec.com/peak-season-shipping-the-new-normal) [![Example of air cargo shipping](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/air-cargo-shipping.jpg "Example of air cargo shipping")](https://blog.epectec.com/peak-season-shipping-the-new-normal) Written by [Kendall Paradise](https://blog.epectec.com/author/kendall-paradise) Posted on May 11, 2020 at 9:12 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) New Normal. What is the New Normal? For those of us who work in electronics, most days it feels like a foreign concept. When you consider what our collective industries have gone through since 2018, when the U.S. vs. China trade war started, and the Section 232 and Section 301 tariffs went into effect, now into this Chinese New Year (CNY) and the global Coronavirus pandemic, it seems like the answer to that question is: normal is something we may never see again. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/peak-season-shipping-the-new-normal) --- ## [Avoiding Challenges During Peak Season Shipping](https://blog.epectec.com/avoiding-challenges-during-peak-season-shipping) [![Example of a Cargo Plane](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/Blog/cargo-plane.jpg "Example of a Cargo Plane")](https://blog.epectec.com/avoiding-challenges-during-peak-season-shipping) Written by [Kendall Paradise](https://blog.epectec.com/author/kendall-paradise) Posted on October 9, 2019 at 9:33 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Every year, post Labor Day, most of us are focusing on getting “back to work” and recovering from whatever the summer holidays brought our way. As the weather starts to cool, and the sports start to change, those of us who work in supply chain management, procurement, and shipping immediately turn our eyes to what has become the constant fourth quarter challenge: getting our companies through peak season with no delays or surcharges. 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