Preparing for the next disruption

June 1, 2021
By Zach Wise | Government Sales Manager

Recent history has taught us that supply chain disruption can come quickly. Creating a resilient supply network is now crucial to keep your facility operating. By identifying where disruption can come from, installing controls to mitigate the harm, and taking appropriate actions, you can keep your facility operating in the toughest environments.

Possible disruptions

• Health Crises
• Policy Changes
• Natural Disasters

Mitigating disruption

• Communicate with your supply chain stakeholders about critical components you need.
• Establish good, better, and best options for items produced and consider alternatives.
• Guarantee allocation of resources from key suppliers.

" Partnership transparency is critical now more than ever. The ability for a manufacturer, distributor, and customer to speak candidly around what their needs are and what their supply chain looks like today, will better everyone in the entire process. And when the next crisis occurs, we all are in a better position to take care of each other." 
 – Brent Roeder, Director of Sales 
 
Whether you're looking for a strategic partner or more visibility into your supply chain, Fastenal can help. 

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