Protecting the supply chain is “protecting our way of life”

The EPT (Electronic Products and Technology) report states that due to the global chip shortage, the demand for supply chain risk management practices and mitigating the impact of these issues is greater than ever before.

Although there are some signs indicating that the global chip shortage is beginning to ease, there are still many issues in the global supply chain, including persistent inflation, long backlogs at container ports, and disruptions to goods exports due to China's strict COVID policies.
EPT indicates that supply chain risk management practices, such as offshore (or "shared with friends") production, strategic procurement from a diversified supplier base, integration of procurement functions, selection of appropriate buffer stock levels, and enhancement of supply chain visibility, are all proposed levers that can be pulled. Furthermore, companies need to develop supply chain stress testing models under various scenarios to understand how shocks will affect performance.

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Their conclusion is that organizations need to develop supply chain resilience, or the ability to withstand and recover from disruptions. According to a study, there are 16 different supply chain capabilities, such as flexibility, adaptability, anticipation, and recovery, that contribute to supply chain resilience.

Ultimately, the chip supply chain is crucial to the functioning of the global economy. Adopting sound supply chain risk management practices can help mitigate the impact of disruptions, enhance consumer confidence, and safeguard our way of life.