How Dutch B2B companies prepare for uncertain economic times
Published on February 21, 2023
Although last quarter showed slight economic growth in the Netherlands, the economic outlook continues to be uncertain and B2B companies must prepare today to meet tomorrow’s challenges. As inflation remains high, costs remain volatile, and skilled-labor forces remain scarce — commercial levers are the best option left to push up margins.
The economic climate continues to be uncertain, and the threat of a recession dropping market volumes is not gone. At the same time, CAPEX investments are becoming harder to capitalize as interest rates continue to rise yet overall consumer confidence and demand is down, lowering capital asset utilization. These factors disproportionately impact B2B companies which need to already prepare today to defend future margins of tomorrow.
Three years after the start of the pandemic, cost-cutting opportunities have largely been expended and are often not enough in today’s economic climate. Energy, raw materials, and transport costs…
