{"id":1663,"date":"2018-10-10T05:40:00","date_gmt":"2018-10-10T05:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnwglobal.com\/?p=1663"},"modified":"2024-11-20T00:29:10","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T00:29:10","slug":"escasez-en-la-cadena-de-suministro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cnwglobal.com\/es\/news-logistical-insights\/supply-chain-shortage\/","title":{"rendered":"Your First Steps in a Supply Chain Shortage"},"content":{"rendered":"

The email or phone call about a shortage in your supply chain can feel like an immediate migraine-inducer. The stakes go sky-high and every decision you make becomes a critical one if you want to meet production deadlines. Getting those first few steps right goes a long way when keeping a supply chain shortage from being a full-on crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what we recommend you keep in mind the next time you get that message:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get as Much Information as You Can<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your first step should be to determine where exactly the shortage is and what\u2019s causing it. Has there been a spike in demand that\u2019s pushing up deadlines? Are storms or bad weather delaying normal shipments? Is a machine malfunction causing one of your suppliers to slow or pause production?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, figure out exactly when your deadlines are and how much of the supplies or materials you need to meet them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Your Express Courier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you get in touch with our team at CNW, we\u2019ll want to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n