Disaster Recovery Tip #12: Supply Chain Disruption
Posted by Sarah Rixey on Thu, Mar 31, 2011
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The Weakest Link
As a result of the crisis in Japan, news outlets reported this week that “supply chain paralysis” is starting to set in. Companies from GM to Sony to Boeing are already feeling the effects. This is another stark reminder for how important it is for every business, regardless of size, to make supply chain management an integral part of their business continuity plan.
A recent article stated, “A good planning process for supply chain continuity begins with asking the right questions.” Here are a couple of things to think about.
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- What are my business requirements for supply chain continuity?
- Where does my supply chain begin and end?
- Who are my key suppliers of goods and services?
- Is my sourcing strategy a fit for my business continuity requirements?
- What are my key suppliers doing about business continuity?
- Can we survive a crisis together?
- How can I work with key suppliers and service providers to achieve and sustain my required level of continuity?
If you have questions about supply chain management, please contact Agility’s client service team.
ClientServices@agilityrecovery.com
877.364.9393
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