Imagine this: Your plant is running at full tilt, machines humming, employees on overtime, demand surging… and suddenly, your production grinds to a halt. Not because of a broken machine or supply chain disruption—but because of unpaid invoices choking off your cash flow. This isn’t a hypothetical. A 2024 report by Atradius revealed that 52% of manufacturers worldwide are experiencing …
Distribution Disrupted: Why Skyrocketing Credit Card Debt Hits Your Supply Chain
Big alert: U.S. credit card debt just hit an all-time high, topping $930 billion in 2025 . That means more consumers and small businesses—perhaps even some in your customer base—are leaning heavily on plastic to stay afloat. But what does that have to do with you, and your 18-wheeler logistics? Consumer Debt Meets Wholesale Workflow When buyers (retailers, subcontractors, mom-and-pop …