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Worldwide, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are seen as the backbone of a thriving economy. They make up a substantial portion of the total number of companies and are estimated to contribute to over 87% of all jobs globally.

A recent World Economic Forum report showed that major disruptions affect the value chain of SMEs significantly more

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