Minimizing the Effects of Supply Chain Disruption during the Pandemic-Infographic
Due to the worldwide spread of COVID-19, many surviving enterprises started to introduce new methods and techniques when it comes to keeping their operations intact. This is pretty much evident, especially in the aspect of supply chain management.
Sudden disruptions in the supply chain can occasionally strike during natural disasters and other public health emergencies. However, in extreme cases such as the pandemic, the severe effects of supply chain disruptions are more noticeable since it usually takes a lot of time to develop a vaccine and eradicate the virus. Even if a company is fortunate enough to resume its operations, there’s a high chance that its suppliers and other business partners won’t be able to keep, making it difficult to make any successful deals.
Do you want to protect your business against supply chain disruptions? Here are some of the best ways of minimizing its negative impact:
Communicate with Your Suppliers
Your suppliers are essential in maintaining the stability of your supply chain. The challenge that you have to face with your suppliers is that they are separate entities with different contingency plans that they implement in response to the pandemic. You should have an idea of how your suppliers operate and maintain their products so that you can make the necessary adjustments and keep them coordinated to your needs.
Go for Bulk Containers
When delivering products to your clients, you can reduce the risk of virus infection by limiting the number of product touches and points of contact during the shipping process. Letting your products exposed to possible cross-contamination can hurt the reputation and reliability of your company, so simplifying your shipping processes is like a precautionary measure against the ongoing pandemic. For instance, you can have a forklift carry used bulk containers when transporting goods to prevent your workers from touching a number of smaller containers.
Prepare Supply Chain Protocols
Aside from being a global health concern, pandemics can also hinder international trade, affecting millions of businesses worldwide. The facility of your business must be able to implement emergency supply chain protocols at any moment. These protocols may include crucial decisions that are planned carefully in order to immediately develop contingency plans and adjustments that can help your business survive.
Keep Your Workers Safe
The success of a company may depend on its ability to take care of its workers in times of crisis. COVID-19 is a virus capable of infecting a large group of people in public places. If you allow your workers to work during the pandemic, you have to equip them with the necessary gear so that they can work while preventing any risks of infection. You can have them wear face masks, face shields, and other protective clothing if needed. Regular sanitation of your company’s workplace is also a must, as well as promoting the practice of proper hygiene.
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Sources:
https://www.universalcargo.com/4-lessons-for-mitigating-supply-chain-disruption-during-a-pandemic/
https://www.ghsupplychain.org/keeping-supply-chain-workers-safe-during-pandemic