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Infrastructure issues at home, sourcing and political issues abroad test the strength of the supply chain

M oving goods at warp speed — every retailers’ goal — requires flexibility and agility, and is contingent on scalable systems capable of providing visibility and grinding up big data to achieve optimal efficiency. Still, retail supply chain experts point out that bumps in the road remain an enduring challenge.
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