Supply chains reimagined: Enterprise DeFi finances personal protective equipment

Supply chains reimagined: Enterprise DeFi finances personal protective equipment

The development of enterprise DeFi use cases is underway, but mainstream adoption may take longer than expected. Supply chain management has historically been challenging due to issues, such as increased costs, consumer demands, financial risk, volatility and much more. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has created even bigger issues for supply chains globally. A recent survey conducted by Big Four firm Ernst & Young in late 2020 puts this in perspective, noting that 97% of automotive and industrial product companies found the pandemic to have negative effects on their businesses. The....


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