Supply chains: Become less lean or step up risk management
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Corporate insights Supply chains: Become less lean or step up risk management 11-03-2020 Nordea's Viktor Sonebäck interviewed Patrik Zekkar, Global Head of Trade Finance & Working Capital Management at Nordea, to hear more about how the COVID-19 outbreak will disrupt global suppl
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The current commentary discusses the downstream economic impact of containment measures for COVID-19 on supply chains and corporate cash flows. Per the full note from Nordea, the ongoing disruptions stemming from the pandemic are expected to hinder corporate liquidity due to supply shortages and lost revenues. This disruption emphasizes the need for firms to secure financial contingency plans to mitigate the risks associated with prolonged supply chain interruptions, a sentiment that should resonate with institutional traders seeking to balance their portfolios amid uncertainty in the FX markets. Overall, a cautious approach is warranted as traders monitor post-pandemic recovery trajectories and subsequent central bank responses.