Coping with a break in the chain
The health and wellbeing of employees should always be a business’ top priority, but with an increasing number of firms shutting shop due to coronavirus, the supply chain is beginning to creak.
So, what should supply chain leaders do if they find themselves failing to meet contractual obligations due to the outbreak, and what can be done to ensure such disruption is avoided in future?
Since 30 January 2020, when the World Health Organisation declared a public health emergency of international concern, coronavirus has monopolised global headlines. To protect citizens, the Chinese Government have implemented strict quarantine measures, leading to sector-wide disruption across China.
As the world’s second largest economy, and leading manufacturer, China is of huge economic importance. Accounting for 20 percent of global manufacturing output, this country-wide shut down has led to considerable disruption for many businesses, including those in the UK.
In addition, the rapid spread of