Discussions

Stockpiling or holding strategic reserves can mitigate risks — how have you balanced buffer stock without overburdening your operations?

Building Strategic Stock Buffers

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What systems or dashboards do you use to monitor supply chain risks in real time? Share a tool or approach that’s helped you act faster during a crisis

Real-Time Risk Monitoring

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"Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors." – African Proverb

How has a past disruption strengthened your supply chain resilience practices going forward?

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How have you used multi-sourcing strategies to reduce your supply chain’s exposure to risk? Share your approach.

Multi-Sourcing and Supplier Diversification

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How does leadership shape your organisation's approach to supply chain risk? What behaviours or practices do you encourage to build a resilient culture?

Leadership & Risk Culture

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Article: The Future of Supply Chain Risk Management – Jabil

(Link in the comments) The article emphasizes that proactive risk management is becoming central to future supply chain strategies. How is your organization shifting its focus to anticipate and mitigate risks before they materialize?

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Has your team developed or run scenario-based planning exercises to prepare for supply chain shocks? Share your approach and lessons learned.

Scenario Planning for Future Disruptions

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What recent events in global supply chains made you rethink your assumptions about risk? How are you preparing differently now for the unpredictable?

Black Swan Events

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"You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf." – Jon Kabat-Zinn

What do you think? Resilience often comes from flexibility. How do you build flexibility into your supply chain processes to ride out disruptions?

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How often do you test your supply chain continuity plans, and what’s one improvement you’ve made based on those tests?

Business Continuity Testing

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How do you uncover hidden risks in your supply chain that aren’t immediately obvious during standard assessments?

Identifying Hidden Risks

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Article: Building Resilient Supply Chains In A World Of Unknowns – Forbes Review

This article (link below) emphasises that creating resilient supply chains goes beyond managing known risks. How is your organisation adapting its risk management strategies to address these unpredictable challenges?

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How do you build resilience among supply chain teams, ensuring they stay agile and capable during major disruptions?

Talent and Workforce Resilience

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Has your team developed or run scenario-based planning exercises to prepare for supply chain shocks? Share your approach and lessons learned

Building a Culture of Innovation

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What early warning systems or indicators do you rely on most to anticipate disruptions in your supply chain?

Early Warning Systems in Risk Management

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Have you diversified your transport or distribution networks to build resilience? Share what has worked well and what challenges you faced.

Diversifying Transport and Distribution Channels

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Quote: "Expect the best, plan for the worst, and prepare to be surprised." (Denis Waitley)

How do you balance optimism with risk preparedness in supply chain strategy?

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How do you assess and strengthen the resilience of your key suppliers? Share any strategies or tools you use to evaluate risk and ensure continuity in times of disruption

Strengthening Supplier Resilience

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Economic downturns and market volatility create financial risks for supply chains. What risk mitigation strategies do you use to ensure financial resilience?

Financial Resilience in Supply Chains

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Article: "Three Frameworks for Creative Problem Solving in Supply Chain" (Supply Chain Management Review)

This article (link in the comments) presents maneuver warfare, design thinking, and TRIZ as innovative approaches to help supply chain professionals address complex challenges. Which of these frameworks would be more effective for your organisation?

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