What strategies can logistics professionals use to prepare for industry disruptions?

Realize uma análise detalhada dos riscos enfrentados pela sua cadeia de suprimentos, incluindo possíveis interrupções de fornecimento, mudanças regulatórias e eventos externos imprevisíveis. Identifique as vulnerabilidades e priorize os pontos críticos que precisam de atenção .

Always build redundancy into your supply chain process. The automotive world has been so reliant on JIT that it left end users of whole-goods and parts extremely exposed. Whilst it may not be the most cost effective way for your business to operate by having surplus parts stock on hand, it will be far cheaper than loosing those customers through lack of availability and or long wait times that trying to replace those customers when they have chosen to do business with another brand.

Stay informed on emerging technologies and market trends to anticipate disruptions. Foster agile and adaptable supply chain strategies, emphasizing flexibility in vendor relationships. Establish robust contingency plans to mitigate risks and ensure seamless operations during disruptions. Continuously train and upskill teams to navigate evolving challenges in the logistics landscape.

Logistics professionals can prepare for industry disruptions by implementing robust risk management plans, diversifying supplier networks, leveraging technology for real-time visibility, fostering agile supply chain practices, and staying informed about emerging trends and geopolitical factors that could impact the industry. Establishing strong partnerships, investing in talent development, and regularly reviewing and updating contingency plans are also crucial strategies to navigate and mitigate the impact of disruptions in logistics.

One thing that I´ve found very helpful is used the risk matrices to identify that possible risks in the future that may have an impact at logistics activities, knowing or identifying those risks you may be able to build a strategy to it, minimizing the risk to achieve the logistics goals.

Desenvolva estratégias para aumentar a flexibilidade operacional e criar redundâncias em sua cadeia de suprimentos. Isso pode incluir a diversificação de fornecedores, a implementação de sistemas de gerenciamento de estoque mais eficientes e a criação de rotas alternativas de transporte. Investir em tecnologias como a inteligência artificial e IoT pode ajudar a prever e mitigar interrupções antes que elas ocorram .

You should also maintain extra inventory to cover unexpected demand spikes or supply shortages, and implement data analytics and forecasting tools to detect potential issues early and make informed decisions.

By working with multiple suppliers, companies can reduce the risk of outages that could be caused by problems with a single supplier.

Tener margen para una estrategía de ultimo minuto o "improvisada" es de gran ayuda en momentos crusíales, de igual forma tener varios proveedores cualifícados en la lista seleccionada y siempre evaluar estas situaciones atípicas para tener en cuenta cuales serian las opciones que desde logística tendrían disponibles en caso de riesgos posibles visualízados, tener uno o varios proveedores para poder ayudar en la gestion logística en casos de emergencia siempre es un plus que ayudará a la organización a cumplir con sus metas al mejor costo posible.

Being in the defense industry the supply chain is a mission requirement and disruptions have a ripple effect downstream that can have disastrous effects. The same is true to businesses who are competing with market conditions to make mission aka profit. On time supply chain means being deliberate about building redundancies in sourcing, suppliers, and modes of transportation. Disruptions can come from all directions, so relying on risk assessments can prove useful, but shouldn’t be the only metric for how to develop a flexible chain. It’s usually the least expected risk that occurs, build flexibility and redundancy as a habit of practice.

This is crucial. Keep an eye on your customers, partners and competitors and look for trends that can hit the tipping point and be a game changer. You want these to be on your side as early as possible.

By promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement processes, companies can respond better to changes in the industry and remain competitive in the long term.

I like to relate the Strategies to mitigate disruptions in the industry to the principles outlined in Sun Tzu's [The Art of War] book, such as strategic thinking, adaptability, and preparation, which can be applied to logistics professionals facing industry disruptions. Key actions include : (-) understanding the environment (-) planning (-) and adapting (-) prioritizing information (-) mitigating risks, (-) optimizing resource allocation (-) building alliances (-) And embracing flexibility.

🧐 Ante una disrupción o tormenta logística, te presento una brújula en tres pasos, a la que llamo PIC (Planear, Implementar y Controlar): 1) 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿: Convoca a tu "dream team" y transforma el caos en un brainstorming creativo. 2) 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿: Lleva las ideas de la pizarra a la realidad con acciones claras y decisivas. 3) 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿: Necesitas mediciones, monitorea, ajusta (si es necesario, repite el PIC). El seguimiento no debe ser mensual, sino diario o semanal. Así, no solo sobrevivirás a la disrupción, sino que también emergerás más fuerte y coordinado.con tu equipo para cualquier futura disrupción.

Including elements of Risk management and Business Continuation strategic planning ensures that proper measures are in place to counter any form of industrial disruption. Industrial disruption ranges from market dynamics, wars, natural disasters and major policy changes.

Pour mieux se préparer aux perturbations logistiques de l'industrie, les professionnels peuvent mettre en place plusieurs stratégies afin de renforcer la résilience et réduire les risques telles que : l'évaluation des risques à travers le réseau logistique ; la réduction de la surface d'exposition en optimisant les processus logistique ; l'allongement des délais de planification de transport ; la réévaluation de la résilience du réseau ; l'agilité du réseau pouvant s'adapter rapidement aux changements.

Logistics professionals can prepare for industry disruptions by diversifying their supply chains, investing in advanced technology for real-time visibility, building strong relationships with multiple suppliers, and maintaining a flexible and responsive logistics strategy.