by Tom Claybaugh, President, MSCCM | Dec 27, 2022 | Blog Posts
B2B interactions have shifted over the past few years in response to continued economic uncertainty and changes to the buying process. And while not all changes have been negative, it’s hard not to focus on the low points. Now is a good time to take a broader look at...
by Tom Claybaugh, President, MSCCM | Dec 16, 2022 | Blog Posts
What’s it like working with MSCCM? Ward Williams, Division Credit and Finance Manager at Bobcat of the Rockies, shares why he chose to work with MSCCM, what his experience was like, and how he benefitted from the partnership.
by Tom Claybaugh, President, MSCCM | Oct 27, 2022 | Blog Posts
The importance of data contribution is often misunderstood or undervalued in the commercial credit sector, which may deter individuals from exploring this concept further. Data contribution — especially combined with proper portfolio management — is crucial to getting...
by Tom Claybaugh, President, MSCCM | Sep 30, 2022 | Cash Flow
B2C payments are thoroughly digitized and automated, but B2B payments are still frequently paper-based. In fact, recent data estimates 50% of B2B payments are still made via paper check. Paper invoices and checks lead to lost information, lost money, and less...
by Tom Claybaugh, President, MSCCM | Sep 13, 2022 | Commercial Credit News
Inflation has reached record-breaking levels in the past year. With so many supply chain disruptions, this is a predictable if troubling result. In the wake of another inflation spike, the Federal Reserve has increased interest rates, and another increase is expected...
by Tom Claybaugh, President, MSCCM | Sep 3, 2022 | Commercial Credit News
With more economic issues piling up all the time, and the most extreme rate of inflation in 30 years, uncertainty is on the rise as well. Commercial credit cannot escape the effects, but it helps to have a comprehensive understanding of what those effects might be —...
by Tom Claybaugh, President, MSCCM | Aug 2, 2022 | Commercial Credit News
The war between Russia and Ukraine continues to create disruption and economic insecurity. Supply chains are suffering, commercial credit is inevitably affected, and the consequences are rippling throughout the global economy. Uncertainty surrounding the ongoing...
by Tom Claybaugh, President, MSCCM | Jul 26, 2022 | Commercial Credit News
Economic uncertainty has been rampant these past few years. First the pandemic, then the Suez Canal, a cascade of other supply chain issues, the Russia-Ukraine war, inflation, and now, the looming threat of recession. Current events are wreaking havoc throughout...
by Tom Claybaugh, President, MSCCM | Jun 16, 2022 | Supply Chain Management
According to a GEP-commissioned survey of U.S. and European business leaders, $4 trillion of revenue was lost to supply chain disruptions in 2020. That number is staggering even without the shadow of more supply chain chaos to come. Every time things look to be...
by Tom Claybaugh, President, MSCCM | Jun 9, 2022 | Business Credit
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) models are already a major presence in online B2C markets. Links to BNPL companies are increasingly found on checkout pages for popular online stores. As this new trend continues to grow, many are wondering what effects BNPL will have on B2B...
