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But because we were proactive, we were able to build inventories ahead of time so that we had enough material in the pipeline before the crisis really hit peak.”. Perhaps 30 days of inventory isn’t enough in times of crisis, and terms should be updated. Balance supply chain risk and resilience with ROI.
But because we were proactive, we were able to build inventories ahead of time so that we had enough material in the pipeline before the crisis really hit peak.”. Perhaps 30 days of inventory isn’t enough in times of crisis, and terms should be updated. Balance supply chain risk and resilience with ROI.
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