Global Supply Chains in a Post-Pandemic World

Why do we have a supply chain problem?

Understanding why & when our supply chain will recover

• Why the long lead time
• What products will recover faster
• Will the US start to manufacture their own products moving forward?
• Being prepared as a business

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Companies need to make their networks more resilient. Here’s how.

When the Covid-19 pandemic subsides, the world is going to look markedly different

• Incorporate the latest technology
• Diversify your supply chain
• Automation, Yes Robotic
• New Processing technologies upgrades

The challenge for companies will be to make their supply chains more resilient without weakening their competitiveness. To meet that challenge, managers should first understand their vulnerabilities and then consider a number of steps.

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The State of Small Business Recovery In the US

Small businesses are a powerful and influential piece of the economy. In fact, 99.9% of all businesses in the U.S. qualify as small businesses, collectively employing almost half (47.3%) of the nation’s private workforce.

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Unlocking New Opportunities with Automation

Is It Time To Retool Your Business & Invest In Technology?

Does Outer Space Have Laws?

In 1967 the outer space treaty was announced.

The treaty covers the following

• Is there law in space?
• Who owns the Moon? Who will own Mars?
• Can private companies mine asteroids?
• Can we put weapons in space?

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The Most Loved Brands by Generations

What Generation Are You?

The State of Small Business Recovery In the US

While mom and pop might not always have been the focus, small businesses are a powerful and influential piece of the economy. In fact, 99.9% of all businesses in the U.S. qualify as small businesses, collectively employing almost half (47.3%) of the nation’s private workforce.

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What a Healthy Business looks like

• Good cash flow
• Equipment that automates your operations
• A good business credit report

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Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in June

The Good News Is That Production Grew!

Economic activity: The manufacturing sector grew in June, with the overall economy notching a second month of growth after one month of contraction, said the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing

Top 10 2020 Manufacturing Trends

Manufacturing trends are driven by manufacturers’ strong confidence in their ability to deliver high-quality products that earn repeat orders while delivering excellent customer experiences. Their most anticipated growth barriers are chronic labor shortages.

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Unlocking New Opportunities with Automation

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Workplace Automation

More plants are shifting to automated systems to manage their manufacturing process, but the technology will not entirely wipe out the human workers. Some plants will still need the human operators to navigate the more complex controls.

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101 Best Leadership Skills

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Is This The Right time to Retool Your Business?

Successful businesses are starting to think about retooling their companies. The US Supply Chain is coming back and companies need to rethink about buying equipment and retooling. SCL can provide equipment financing for your new equipment purchase.