{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How Better Metrics Help Small Businesses Operate Like Pros","description":"Resilience isn't just for small startups\u2014it's vital for businesses of all sizes. In this episode, Jonathan Biddle, author of Supply Chain for Startups, joins Reid Jackson to discuss how companies can build resilient supply chains using key metrics and smart strategies. Jonathan explains how early decisions about structure, visibility, and supplier engagement can set you up for long-term success.&amp;nbsp; This conversation offers a clear view of what it takes to build supply chain operations that can adapt as the business grows.  In this episode, you\u2019ll learn:   How process mapping uncovers weak points that limit supply chain stability   Why consistent supplier communication strengthens visibility and reduces risk   The early operational signals that indicate it\u2019s time to upgrade systems    Things to listen for: (00:00) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain (04:07) Building resilience for early-stage supply chains (06:37) Why supplier insight matters for managing risk (09:41) Daily and weekly habits that improve operations (14:36) Signals that current processes are no longer scalable (20:06) Tools that support growing operations (25:11) How AI can help small supply chain teams (30:21) Jonathan\u2019s favorite tech  Connect with GS1 US: Our website - www.gs1us.orgGS1 US on LinkedIn &amp;nbsp; This episode is brought to you by: Aarongraphics and Wholechain If you're interested in becoming or working with a GS1 US solution partner, please connect with us on LinkedIn or on our website.  Connect with the guests: Jonathan Biddle on LinkedInCheck out&amp;nbsp;Jonathan\u2019s book, Supply Chain for Startups ","author_name":"Next Level Supply Chain with GS1 US","author_url":"https:\/\/next-level-supply-chain-with-gs1us.podcastpage.io\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39407950\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39407950"}