Supply Chain Management Challenges in Remote Operations
By Avetta
Supply chain management, even in real-world scenarios, can present varied challenges. When operations are conducted at remote locations, these challenges increase in numerous ways. As little as three years ago, 70% of organizations experienced at least one disruption in their supply chains. According to the same report, 24% of these firms held their external inbound supply chain responsible for the majority (>50%) of their disruptions.
Rapid global expansion has served as a key strategy for many commodity-based industries for a long time, with operations rapidly moving onto newer and more remote locations.
This whitepaper will discuss:
- Supply chain risks in remote operations
- Associated staffing, logistical, and safety challenges
- Best practices for eliminating risks and challenges.