In so doing, IP expects to improve procurement, replenishment orders, reduced stock keeping units (SKU), and the supply chain, including its warehouses, notes Zacks.

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Second, the US government continues its support beyond the research stage through procurement: by placing big orders with small new companies.

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The GAO does not actually enforce stop-work orders, but whenever a rival company contests a bid, a procurement order tends to be put on hold.

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