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Inflation and economic worries are among top supply chain concerns for SMBs


As supply chains of all sizes struggle through disruptions, inflation, talent shortages and cybersecurity concerns, these issues are particularly acute for small and midsized businesses (SMB) according to a new report from Software Advice.

The survey, which was conducted online in February among 1,100 respondents in the U.S., UK, France, Germany and Australia, found that 45% of SMS supply chain managers cited inflation as their top concern, and 33% are most worried about a recession.

Respondents were screened to ensure they came from a business with less than $500 million in annual revenue and fewer than 1,500 employees.

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Brian Straight is the Editor in Chief of Supply Chain Management Review. He has covered trucking, logistics and the broader supply chain for more than 15 years. He lives in Connecticut with his wife and two children. He can be reached at [email protected], @TruckingTalk, on LinkedIn, or by phone at 774-440-3870.
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