The 5 trends as listed by the author:

• 88% of small businesses supply chains will use suppliers closer to home by next year.
• Small business supply chains are moving most or all suppliers closer to the U.S. faster than predicted
• The strained economy and low inventory are top stressors
• Software-based emerging tech is on the rise while hardware-based ones lag behind
• 67% of SMB supply chains say their forecasting techniques were helpful in preventing excess inventory