Unpredictable supply chain disruptions such as natural disasters and labor disputes garner the biggest headlines, but the predictable disruption of a channel partner changing its business system can cause some of the biggest headaches. Despite a potential for upheaval, distributors and manufacturers can take strategic precautions to minimize problems.
This article includes:
- How to assess the problem
- Solutions for minimizing predictable disruptions
- Supply chain strategies for success
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