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What is supply chain? Supply chain is the entire system and all processes involved in delivering products or services to end-users. This includes beginning stages like sourcing and procurement to final delivery, and involves activities, employees, technologies, organizations, data, resources, processes, and components.<\/p>\n

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  1. The ongoing impact of COVID on the supply chain<\/li>\n
  2. How retailers are fortifying their supply chain<\/li>\n
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