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Date and time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Thursday, September 4
Location: Virtual Webinar
This introductory session provides small business owners with a practical understanding of how supply chains work, and how managing them effectively can reduce costs, improve customer satisfaction, and support business growth. Using real examples and simple tools, this Webinar breaks down core supply chain concepts, and provides actionable tips tailored to small businesses. Some of the topics that will be discussed at this Webinar are:
- Define what a Supply Chain is and why it matters.
- Identify key components of a Supply Chain
- Learn a basic understanding of Supply Chain functions such as procurement, logistics, and inventory management
- Map a simplified version of a Supply Chain
- Recognize common risks and learn how to mitigate them
- Track essential performance metrics
The Facilitator for the Webinar is SCORE Member Lori Bossman who is a seasoned retired retail executive with over 25 years of leadership experience across supply chain, finance, and marketing. Lori was an Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Ace Hardware Corporation . She led major business transformations, including a multi year , $800 million chain modernization while supporting over 5,000 stores.