How Better Metrics Help Small Businesses Operate Like Pros
About this episode
This episode discusses how small businesses can build resilient supply chains using key metrics and strategies.
Resilience isn't just for small startups—it's vital for businesses of all sizes. In this episode, Jonathan Biddle , author of Supply Chain for Startups, joins Reid Jackson to discuss how companies can build resilient supply chains using key metrics and smart strategies. Jonathan explains how early decisions about structure, visibility, and supplier engagement can set you up for long-term success. This conversation offers a clear view of what it takes to build supply chain operations that can adapt as the business grows. In this episode, you'll learn: How process mapping uncovers weak points that limit supply chain stability Why consistent supplier communication strengthens visibility and reduces risk The early operational signals that indicate it's time to upgrade systems Things to listen for: (00:00) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain (04:07) Building resilience for early-stage supply chains (06:37) Why supplier insight matters for managing risk (09:41) Daily and weekly habits that improve operations (14:36) Signals that current processes are no longer scalable (20:06) Tools that support growing operations (25:11) How AI can help small supply chain teams (30:21) Jonathan's…
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