Still in this dismal environment dominated by COVID-19, we'd all like to say that life in general is getting better. Some days the glass seems half full, on others, it's terribly half empty. As the months drag on, more brands are temporarily shutting down, filing for bankruptcy, reducing the number of their workforce, or reducing their man hours. Every company is still struggling as a result of the pandemic's domino effect on industries. But there will always be a way to make up for losses. Will technology save the day? Entering the new year with re-evaluated plans to buffer their businesses from all sorts of disruptions, manufacturers are making certain their products and services reach customers at the shortest possible time. Supply chain issues were among the most difficult for several producers, manufacturers, and retailers to handle in the past several months, and as such its management is a priority. Many companies were able to manage this with more ease than other