Comments on: What’s the next supply chain disaster?

By: Tim Albinson

Tim Albinson — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:51:49 +0000

I agree: complacency is a recipe for disaster. Fortunately, today’s automated supplier information and risk management systems make it possible for companies to streamline processes and engage in continuous design. All of which is just more reason that supply risk and performance management are becoming increasingly critical in today’s complex global supply chains, particularly given the uncertainty of current economic conditions.

By: Bill DuBois

Bill DuBois — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:29:34 +0000

Thanks for the comment Manuel. I like your description of a “preparation process”. As soon as the unexpected occurs people will know what action to take.

By: Manuel Acero

Manuel Acero — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:29:14 +0000

Excellent deduction. We might say that the companies now should execute a new process beyond plan: Preparation. Preparation process must analyze a set of possible risks and issues that can affect the supply chain in shortly, medium and large terms and define a lot of strategies and solutions to answer when these risks should appear. The people need other skills beyond demand planning, need to know very well the macroeconomic environment where his company operates.
A new process is the key: PREPARATION.