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Shipping During Supply Chain Disruptions
Navigate shipping challenges during supply chain issues.
January 9, 20261 min read20 views
Managing Supply Chain Disruptions
Stay operational during disruptions.
Common Disruptions
| Type | Impact |
|---|---|
| Carrier delays | Extended transit |
| Port congestion | International delays |
| Weather events | Regional shutdowns |
| Labor actions | Capacity reduction |
Mitigation Strategies
| Strategy | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Multi-carrier approach | Redundancy |
| Safety stock | Buffer |
| Regional warehousing | Route options |
| Customer communication | Expectations |
During Disruption
| Action | Timing |
|---|---|
| Monitor situation | Continuous |
| Update customers | Immediately |
| Adjust carrier mix | As needed |
| Extend lead times | Proactively |
Recovery Planning
| Phase | Focus |
|---|---|
| Immediate | Critical shipments |
| Short-term | Backlog clearing |
| Medium-term | Process improvement |
| Long-term | Resilience building |
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