WATCH | Managing supplier development in the Covid-19 crisis
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As we move through the stages of lockdown, the impact on the economy is becoming clearer. But as the lockdown slowly eases, many risks remain on the path to full recovery. We’re facing a number of what ifs.
What if the eased restrictions on movement result in a dramatic spike in Covid-19-related illness? What if people are not able to work because they’re too ill? What if the country’s supply chains are further disrupted because of too few healthy personnel? What if manufacturing can’t keep up with demand? What if essential products are no longer available on store shelves? What if suppliers are unable to operate at full capacity? What if SMEs that provide value-add services to the supply chain, cannot be sustained? The what ifs are endless...
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