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Have you seen the new Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America? It was just released and the GWBC team wants to hear from our WBEs. Did you make the list? Comment below if you did! Review the entire list here:

Our guest today is, Nicholas Somos, MBA the leader of the investment banking team at Left Lane Associates, a boutique investment bank focused on transactions in the supply chain industry. They've successfully closed 71 deals ranging from $5 million to $912 million since their founding in 2016. Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/egcMffXf Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eGNcVvqa Here are the key takeaways: Left Lane Associates differentiates itself by focusing exclusively on the supply chain industry and building deep relationships with companies in the space. This allows them to better understand their clients' businesses and challenges, and to offer more relevant expertise. The M&A process for supply chain companies can be complex and time-consuming, typically taking between 9 and 12 months. Left Lane Associates helps to streamline the process for sellers by managing all aspects of the deal, from pre-deal due diligence to closing. The supply chain M&A market has been volatile in recent years. There was a shift in activity pre- and post-pandemic, with more sell-side deals pre-pandemic and more buy-side deals during the pandemic. In 2023, there were fewer deals overall due to a decline in financial results for many supply chain companies. However, the market is expected to rebound in 2024. Thought leadership is a critical part of Left Lane Associates' business development strategy. By actively sharing their knowledge and expertise through content and speaking engagements, they are able to build relationships with potential clients and establish themselves as subject matter experts. #investing #mergersandacquisitions #supplychain #supplychainmanagement #entrepreneurship #logisticsindustry #logistics

Our latest episode is out! Check out my conversation with Nicholas Somos, MBA of Left Lane Associates. We talk all about navigating the #supplychain M&A landscape. #mergers #acquisitions #supplychainmanagement #banking #investment #businesses

TOMORROW: Rethink Trade's @DanielRangelJ is testifying in Panel 1 at the @USTradeRep hearing on promoting supply chain resilience. Agenda here: https://buff.ly/4bleSkO Live feed here: https://buff.ly/3QrO5LD

This week in Atlanta, I was proud to share our Reynolds’ approach to achieving supply chain efficiency - on stage at the Reuters Supply Chain USA Conference @reuters supply. Thanks to my fireside chat moderator and new friend, @Ed Brzytwa for leading an enriching conversation. During the chat, I spoke about how we in Reynolds have optimized our factory footprint, reduced emissions, water and energy consumption and cut back on waste by designing multi-category factories, and simplified our Primary and Secondary supply network and built a supply chain that can incorporate new categories, processes and systems seamlessly. Looking forward to continued collaboration and innovation in the pursuit of a more efficient and resilient supply chain future. #operationsmakesithappen #operations #SupplyChain

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Uncover the complexities and innovations of global logistics in our insightful blog. Explore its role in shaping history, daily lives, and the global economy. Read now! https://bit.ly/40ykhRd

'Perspectives' are our short & straightforward notes about interesting things we observe in the stockmarkets and world of business. Please contact us if you would like to be added to our private distribution list for these.

'Perspectives' are our short & straightforward notes about interesting things we observe in the stockmarkets and world of business. Please contact me if you would like to be added to our private distribution list for these.