Chinese production has resumed since a drastic Coronavirus-linked lockdown in January/February choked global supply chains, but businesses continue to be buffeted by the fallout. Supply chain issues now being experienced, especially by SMEs, include the following: An...
It’s quite understandable if, like many SMEs being pulverised by the COVID-19 crisis right now, your main preoccupation is dealing with cash flow concerns. At the same time, though, there are a number of crucial supply chain elements you should focus on...
Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to the market place. As far as customer relations go, bigger businesses are often seen by consumers as being distant and… well… too business-like. ‘Small enough to care’ is the real strength of the SME. Here are some of the...
When it comes to supply chain challenges, SMEs usually find themselves in the same leaky boat as their larger-enterprise cousins. But small-business owners invariably have fewer fixit options than do the captains of the behemoths and hence, are at a higher risk of...
Keeping the customer satisfied is crucial to the success of all businesses, large and small. But many small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) simply don’t know how to meet today’s pressurised customer service challenges. It all comes down to effective supply chain...
