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Economic uncertainty ahead: 7 things you can do to prepare for a recession

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While dealing with the ongoing inflation, companies must navigate supply chain disruptions, geopolitical issues in certain markets, labour shortages and the foggy business environment caused by the pandemic. A big mistake made during a downturn is cutting marketing and sales budgets. Sell smarter. Scale automation.

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Lean Six Sigma for SMEs: A Path to Continuous Improvement

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– Administrative improvements (reduction in order processing errors, streamlining of customer service functions so that customers are no longer placed on hold, etc.) – Strategic improvements (reduced costs, etc.). – Six Sigma creates a link between tactical actions and strategic focus. .