Six Steps To Secure Global Supply Chains

This paper will provide a six step approach that combines time-tested methodologies with state of the art technology to make supply chain security not a burden, but a business best practice.

While natural and manmade disasters cannot be eliminated, you can plan for them and mitigate the risk to your supply chain, and therefore, your business health. As with so many other aspects of supply chain management, the keys to securing global supply chains are visibility to products at suppliers, in-transit, and throughout your distribution network, and the ability to immediately take action when disruptions occur.

The six step process laid out below is based on an approach proven in over 25 years of use in the disaster recovery industry. This paper takes those disciplines and applies them to securing global supply chains within the context of also improving supply chain efficiency and flexibility.

• Identify the Threat
• Create a "Disruption Map"
• Design Security and Recovery Plans
• Leverage Technology
• Test, Test, Test
• Re-evaluate Risks