Businesses of all sizes are feeling the pain of the global coronavirus outbreak. But the middle market might be uniquely vulnerable to its effects.

Consumer brands and retailers are struggling to cope with the effects of the global coronavirus outbreak.

The U.S.-China trade war already had American companies rethinking their relationships with Chinese manufacturers. Then came two additional nails in the coffin.

Having the flexibility to quickly adapt to abrupt supplier changes is key to surviving the crisis.

The coronavirus outbreak is having a serious ripple effect throughout global supply chains. Factories have shut down, product flow in many cases has come to a halt, and consumer purchases of all but the most essential items are plummeting.

The coronavirus pandemic could result in some permanent changes to the way in which global supply chains operate.

Logistics efficiency, tax savings and enhanced cash flow lead the list of benefits available through foreign-trade zones. 

On-time deliveries, cost management and meeting customer expectations are just a few concerns that prevent small businesses from expanding to the Canadian market.