Discussions

Share: How have you successfully managed unexpected disruptions from key suppliers? Share a best practice or tool that helped maintain continuity

Managing Supplier Disruptions

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Effective communication during disruptions is crucial. How do you manage internal and external communications during supply chain crises? Share a template or strategy that has worked well

Crisis Communication Plans

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How often does your organization conduct scenario planning to prepare for potential disruptions, and what scenarios have been the most valuable to plan for?

Scenario Planning

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Article: Addressing Supply Chain Challenges Through Innovation: The Role of Digital Twins (DSCHr)

This article explores how digital twins can enhance supply chain efficiency and resilience by enabling real-world testing of strategies without disrupting business operations. Has your organization considered or adopted digital twins? How do you see this

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Preparing for Natural Disasters

What contingency plans do you have in place for natural disasters that could affect your supply chain? Share a preparedness tactic that has worked for you. Are you doing more than just dual sourcing of key components?

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Topic: Crisis Communication

When a disruption occurs, how do you ensure effective communication across teams and stakeholders? What tools or practices help keep everyone aligned?

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Quote: "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." (Benjamin Franklin)

In your experience, what preventive measures in your supply chain have saved the most time or resources in the long run?

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Share: Supply chain resilience often relies on supplier diversification. How do you approach this, and what benefits or challenges have you encountered

Diversifying Suppliers

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Article: “How to Build a Resilient Supply Chain in a Volatile Global Market" (Greenwich School of Business and Finance)

This article (link in comments) covers strategies for adapting to volatility. What other strategies do you think are crucial to maintaining resilience in the face of market changes?

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Question: How have recent geopolitical events impacted your supply chain, and what strategies are you implementing to manage these changes?

Impact of Geopolitical Events

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Question: Which risk assessment tools have been most useful to your organisation? Are there any tools or platforms you’d recommend?

Risk Assessment Tools

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Question: What’s one essential component of your business continuity plan that has proven critical during disruptions? How often do you review and update this plan?

Business Continuity Planning

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Report: Future-proofing for Resilient UK Supply Chains

This report (link in comment) highlights the critical need for transparency and resilience in UK manufacturing supply chains.

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Using additive manufacturing (aka 3D printing) for resilience

Additive manufacturing is today a proven set of technologies when it comes to manufacturing, with readily apparent benefits to supply chains. So why isn't it more widely used?

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"Resilience is not about surviving but thriving amidst adversity." (anon). How do you ensure that your organisation not only withstands disruptions but also finds opportunities to strengthen its position in challenging times?

share your thoughts

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Share: What practices or tools have you found effective in assessing and managing supplier risks? Share insights on how to build a more resilient supplier network

Supplier Risk Management

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Article: Why could ignoring digital twins mean double trouble?

This article in The Manufacturer (link in the comment) introduces digital twins. Have you used digital twins or any other emerging technology for risk management in your supply chain? If so, how has it impacted your operations?

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What do you see as the top risks impacting supply chains? How are you preparing for or addressing them?

Identifying Key Risks

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Useful resources: Versed AI, materials-based mapping

Versed AI joined the first cohort of the Digital Supply Chain Hub, securing a £100,000 grant to advance a new technology for materials-based mapping. Great to see innovative ideas moving forward in supply chain tech! Read the full article in the comments

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New to the Circle? Introduce yourself!

Welcome! What do you do? What brings you here? What are you looking for?

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