In 2020, COVID-19 served as the latest reminder of the importance of an efficient and resilient supply chain. As coronavirus introduced unanticipated and widespread disruptions to countries around the world, supply chain organizations both large and small saw the impact of long lead times, rising costs, and material shortages.

Mass adoption of electric vehicles is expected by 2030 as technology advances enable commercial viability and OEMs shift their focus to EVs, and wide-scale changes are needed to support electric vehicle market growth over the next two decades.

While 2020 will be remembered by most in the US steel industry for COVID-19 related shutdowns and record HRC prices, the most significant and long-lasting effects will be driven by M&A and consolidation activity among major US steelmakers.

As 5G represents huge opportunities for telecom operators, core business aspects must be re-evaluated to stay competitive.

The 2024 US Election has highlighted the impact of potential tariff policies on global supply chains. Applied Value’s latest report examines how these policies may shape the marketplace, and what companies can do to prepare for an uncertain environment.

US HRC prices spiked sharply in Q1 2025, while EU prices saw modest gains and CN prices remained relatively stable. In our Q2 report, we break down regional price trends and forecasts, upwards and downwards market drivers, US steel imports and exports, and input costs