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Technologies such as electronic data interchange and supplier sourcing portals can help smaller companies switch to alternative suppliers more easily, just as many businesses around the world are doing now to mitigate tariff impacts. These same technologies can help GCC companies navigate unforeseen circumstances, preserve supply chain integrity, manage supplier performance, says Vibhu Kapoor at Epicor.

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