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Plan for interrupted supplies

Identify supplies that can block delivery.

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Done when

Have a way to handle accepted orders.

Identify supplies that can block delivery.

Who this is for

For supplier-dependent businesses; check substitutes before promising them.

Why this matters

You have options if supply stops.

How to do it

An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.

  1. Identify supplies that can block delivery.
  2. Check stock, backups and replacement lead times.
  3. Prepare customer communication and renegotiation for missed commitments.

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