It’s not uncommon for small-business owners to blame the failure of their business on their suppliers. “If only I had better suppliers,” “Our suppliers can’t do anything right,” etc. I recently came across an article by S. Lichtenstein, from the Israeli Society for Quality, that suggested ways that will help minimize problems within the chain of supply, thus saving money—and maybe the business too. These are pretty useful tips even, and maybe especially, for small and medium-sized business owners.
via The Weakest Link—Examining Your Chain of Supply | PlanetSoho Blog.