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Global Supply Chain Disruption and Solution

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James Henderson

Supply chain disruption is a disruption to an organization's normal business operations. It could affect the company's reputation, productivity, and profit as well as the employees and suppliers of the company dependent on the severity of it.


Global supply chains are always in danger of disruption. The likelihood of disruption is typically more pronounced with an increase in complexity. The infrastructure of a supply chain and its resilience could significantly affect the ability of a company to endure disruption.


Responsible business practices enable businesses to spot potential disruptions in supply chain operations and develop better-informed decisions. Responsible business practices can aid companies in achieving their sustainability objectives and meeting the needs of those who are affected.


Global supply chains face an unimaginable array of challenges. It is imperative to deal with these challenges. The supply chain in the world is fragile and in danger of being disrupted. The corona pandemic has demonstrated this. A lot of companies are paying more at how they design their future inputs. This isn't just due to efficiency however, it also improves risk management. This causes the possibility of a conflict between efficiency and resilience. The conflict can be solved with the help of digital technology.


It was easy to have production outsourced to other countries and then have them produce clothes, computer chips, and medicines and send the products back to the US. Many businesses used cheap labor from overseas to assemble products. Global distributors would then deliver materials "just in time" to American companies.

The world will look very different after the Covid-19 pandemic ends. The global economic collapse in February caused a supply shock in China. It also led to a demand shock in March 2020. This resulted in vulnerabilities in many firms' supply chains and production strategies. Their weaknesses were highlighted by temporary trade restrictions and shortages in critical medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.

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