The fourth piece in our “End of Globalization” series discusses the challenges (and ways forward) for creating enterprise value in uncertain times.

The third piece in our “End of Globalization” series discusses the tough road ahead for Middle Market business leaders.

The second piece in our “End of Globalization” series highlights the need for quality Information for Middle Market business leaders.

The first piece in our “End of Globalization” series highlights specifically the impact the Ukraine-Russian conflict will have on Middle Market business leaders.

Historically, it was thought that competitive advantage came from having superior products, faster delivery times or cheaper pricing. For decades, that business strategy proved to be effective, but today businesses can no longer survive using these tactics.

Given the reduction or even elimination of brick and mortar presence for middle market businesses during the pandemic, an experienced partner in virtual transformation is the asset you may not have known you need.

The rapid turn of events brought on by the COVID crisis has dramatically changed priorities for Private Equity groups across all their initiatives. To survive and thrive during the pandemic, company leaders require simultaneous ability to excel during crisis, retain customers & employees, prioritize & forecast clearly, and successfully position & grow sales and profits—NOW.

Private Equity and Family Business owners as well as their Supply Chain leaders have rarely experienced the supply chain disruptions and failures that have occurred in recent months due to the travel and production breakage resulting from this COVID-19 pandemic. These supply chain challenges are likely to continue for many months, and there is a critical need to react appropriately to minimize the impact and build a more resilient supply chain for the future.