The mid-market is the engine of the economy and right now, that engine is running through uncertainty. VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity) runs high as companies have been dealing with low backlogs, tariff uncertainty, and labor shortages. This provides challenges and opportunities, depending on whether you are forward-thinking and willing to invest smartly in success. 

In this Supply Chain Chat, Lisa Anderson talks with Keith Cerwinski from American Business Bank to break down the latest economic signals, lending patterns and strategic trends shaping the second half of 2025. Manufacturing has been in a recession for over a year; however, clients are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. Interest rates have been tough for capital intensive industries, and so the new tax law that went into effect, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) has offsets and benefits that will spur manufacturing. To read more about the benefits for manufacturers, refer to our article. Smart manufacturers will ramp up and prepare for success as only those ready to take on the volume will ‘make’ their future. 

Lisa and Keith talk about the latest trends impacting mid-market companies and what executives can do to stay ahead of changing conditions and thrive in the next decade. From capital access to growth expectations, this conversation is for business leaders who need insight beyond the headlines. Whether you’re in manufacturing, distribution or services, now is the time to get clear on what’s coming next.

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