k3 mapa: are you prepared for 2022 ?

As we argued in our last press release, both – money supply & disrupted supply chains – will drive inflation for a longer period and these developments are accepted by the central banks, as it helps to bring down the unsustainable global high debt levels. The increasing US inflation (August 2021: 5,2%  September 2021: 5,4 % October 2021: 6,2%) and the existing supply chain issues might radically change some budget assumptions.

We advise to review your 2022 budget and analyse deeply:

1. Sales: how are your customers positioned and can they guarantee a – more or less – stable sales forecast ? How many of your customers are among the 10-20% zombie companies ? Will they survive 2022 ?
2. Liquidity: How well do you manage your liquidity ? How well do you manage your outstanding accounts – considering the 10-20% Zombies ?
3. Costs: how well are you prepared to reduce fixed costs – if needed ? What are your options ? What is your plan B ?
4. Supply chain: How stable is the supply ? What are the options ? go Lean ? more or less stock ? Sourcing areas ? delivery times ?

Some of our clients are aware of the issues ahead and prepare accordingly, others – unfortunately – believe the worst will be over in 2022.

The future is by definition unknown and difficult to predict. However, 2020 and 2021 were difficult times for many companies – “it is always wise to be prepared for a downturn in 2022” as k3 mapa managing director Thorsten Schuppenhauer indicates.