When the cargo ship Ever Given got stuck in the Suez Canal in March 2021, the entire global supply chain was affected. For nearly a week, cargo ships were stalled on both sides of the canal, halting U.K.-manufactured shipments headed overseas, as well as vital imports. It took months for the global supply chain — and the global economy as a whole — to overcome the backlogs and bounce back.
The agile world is expanding and quality assurance (QA) has transformed from "test everything" to "test as quickly as feasible." The increasing adoption rate of DevOps (specialised software) and Agile is undervaluing the necessity of QA for many teams because these principles focus on quality and speed. Even though the agile methodology calls for QA process and is said to be a part of the sprint team, it holds a unique challenge because performing proper testing strategies and validation is a time-consuming process.
Identifying risks and overcoming barriers in the supply chain is vital for business leaders who want to meet their strategic goals. There are some well-known techniques that can be adopted to determine the pinpoint risks of suppliers, and understand the threats they might face. Pre-COVID-19, the supply chain was the second thought of small and medium-sized business owners. But now, organisations are making it a priority to streamline their business operations because it helps in boosting efficiency and productivity.
Inventory management is a paramount aspect of any business. Without accurate inventory levels, a business can't accurately predict its inventory needs. It may end up overstocking or understocking items, which are both costly mistakes for the company. Inventory management software can help businesses keep track of their inventory levels and make better decisions about when to buy and stock items.
The pandemic changed so much about how the whole world works, especially the business world. When the pandemic first started, many businesses had to close their office doors, and employees were asked to start working from home. Many people enjoy the freedom of remote work, as it allows them to manage their own time. However, when working from home, you do have to ensure that you are still staying organised. So, within this article, we will go over some tips that can help you stay organised and productive while you are working from home.
Are you looking for ways to improve customer service in your business? If so, you may want to consider using a CRM system. CRM stands for customer relationship management, a tool that can help companies to keep track of their customers, their interactions, and their purchase history.
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