Smarter Perspectives
Leaders from across our platform share their industry, asset, operations and financial insights regularly here, in our Smarter Perspectives series of articles.
Inventory Turns Continue to Slow
Inventory Turns Continue to Slow
October 2026 Net sales for the five companies that comprise the Hilco Parts Index were...
When Cyber Readiness Becomes a Trust Advantage
When Cyber Readiness Becomes a Trust Advantage
October 2026 Most companies approach cyber risk the same way they approach a regulatory audit....
Working Toward a Win You Won’t Lose
Working Toward a Win You Won’t Lose
Consanguinity and Affinity In 2015, we exclaimed: one sounds like your cable supplier, the other...
Why the U.S. Auto Market Missed the Global EV Tipping Point and What That Means for Lender Risk
Why the U.S. Auto Market Missed the Global EV Tipping Point and What That Means for Lender Risk
September 2026 Five years ago, automakers were racing toward all-electric futures. GM even had a...
The Cup is Half Empty
The Cup is Half Empty
August 2026 At 16.5 million vehicles, the seasonally adjusted annual rate of sales (SAAR) for...
The U.S. Cosmetics and Beauty Industry: Steady Growth, Shifting Loyalty, and What It Means for Lenders
The U.S. Cosmetics and Beauty Industry: Steady Growth, Shifting Loyalty, and What It Means for Lenders
The State of the U.S. Cosmetics Industry: Steady Growth, Shifting Loyalty, and What It Means...
