It’s been more than 3 months since the first outbreaks were reported in the U.S., prompting massive shutdowns to communities and states across the nation. With the shutdowns came reduced capacity for most industries as workers who were able turned to telecommuting from home. Those who could not telecommute, particularly in service, manufacturing, and hospitality, […]
Building Through COVID-19: Construction During The Pandemic
State by state, non-essential business employees are beginning to show up to the workplace again, signs the economy will begin moving ahead amid fears of a second wave of infections. While some businesses and industries seemed to weather the storm better than most, such as healthcare, grocery retailers, certain eRetailers, construction has been subject to […]
Transportation After The Pandemic: The Resilient Supply Chain
As consumers headed to stores in late March only to be greeted by empty shelves and a backlog of inventory resupplies for medical personnel, much of the nation began to feel like New York City after Sandy, or the Gulf after Florence: shortages on staples and emergency resources alike. Existing freight lines were not tooled […]
Where PPP Fell Short, Main Street Lending Program Picks Up
The Paycheck Protection Program has dominated the headlines for nearly a month, offering relief to small business across the US as they deal with the economic impact of COVID-19. This program, while extremely helpful, left a large portion of the US business market unserved. Many mid-market organizations, as well as, those supported by Private Equity […]
Rethinking Logistics Amid COVID19: The New Freight Paradigm
One of the most well-established industries in America, logistics has experienced few true industry disrupters, from the introduction of air freight to last-mile delivery. With each market shift, logistics companies were able to plan and integrate over time. In recent history, crises have been regionalized, from hurricanes to earthquakes, maintaining capacity and regular freight schedules […]