Sustainable Supply Chains: MSMEs as the Backbone of Responsible Production

Title - Sustainable Supply Chains: MSMEs as the Backbone of Responsible Production


Supply chains today are under closer watch than ever before. Buyers, investors, and regulators want to know not just what is being produced, but how it is produced and who is involved at every stage. This shift has placed responsibility across the entire supply chain, from raw material sourcing to final delivery.


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