Supply Chain Basics for Small Businesses

📅 6/23/2026 12:00am
📍 Virtual

✨ Why this matters:
A strong supply chain can help small businesses reduce costs, improve customer satisfaction, and support long-term growth. This session will help you gain clarity on the basics so you can make smarter operational decisions and build confidence in how your business runs.

🎯 In this session, you’ll learn how to:

• Define what a supply chain is and why it matters for small business success
• Identify key components of your own supply chain, including suppliers, logistics, and inventory
• Recognize common supply chain risks and learn basic strategies to mitigate them
• Track essential performance metrics to improve operations and support customer satisfaction

👥 Who this is perfect for:
Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and operators who want to better understand how products, supplies, inventory, vendors, and customer expectations connect. This session is especially useful for retail, product-based, food, service, and growing businesses that want to improve day-to-day operations.

🚀 Why attend:
Walk away with practical tools, expert guidance, and real-world strategies you can apply immediately. You’ll learn from Lori Bossmann, a seasoned supply chain leader, and leave with practical ways to protect your business, manage suppliers, and grow your business.

🏢 About SCORE Chicago:
SCORE Chicago supports entrepreneurs and small business owners through mentoring, business education, and expert-led workshops designed to help people start, manage, and grow their business.

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