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5 Ways Small Businesses Can Manage Supply Chain Issues

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A good transportation infrastructure helps reduce costs associated with delays while ensuring timely deliveries so that customers receive their orders on time and without damage to items shipped. When demand for an item suddenly spikes or drops, it can lead to cash flow issues, inventory shortages, and increased competition.

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What You Need to Know About MAP Pricing for Dropshippers

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The key part of MAP is the word “advertised”—retailers can still sell products below MAP, but they can’t let the advertised price drop below that mark. If they do, it’s on the brand to enforce the MAP policy and put forth the appropriate sanctions. It’s a mutually beneficial agreement to price products at or above a set price.

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Kroger expands recycling program with TerraCycle

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The program allows consumers who sign up to collect flexible plastic packaging (bags, pouches, liners, and wraps) from Kroger’s Our Brands in any available box. When the box is full, they ship it to TerraCycle using the free prepaid shipping label available in their account on the program page. billion in sales.