Planning for a Supply Chain Management Crises

Not planning for potential crises can be costly in supply chain management, as all 50 states have gone through some type of disaster in the last two years.

A "crises" can be split into two categories: the ones that affect the general population and the ones that are specific to a particular distributor. For general disasters, regional distributors have an advantage because their branches can help one another out. However, the destruction of a central distribution center, one which maintains all telecommunications or information systems can be fatal.

Businesses without an adequate crisis plan usually never reopen after experiencing a disaster. Additionally, between 40 and 50 percent will shut down for good within two years of the disaster.

Visit the Advanced Distribution Today blog to read more and get suggestions for establishing a successful crisis plan in supply chain management.

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