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An insight into the disruptions and risk faced by the supply chain as a result of COVID-19 and the ways in the industry is navigating the challenges
RISK MANAGEMENT

An insight into the disruptions and risk faced by the supply chain as a result of COVID-19 and the ways in the industry is navigating the challenges

WRITTEN BY : GEORGIA WILSON

One year on from the outbreak of COVID-19 , and the pandemic continues to have a profound impact on organisations around the world . With these ongoing disruptions , organisations are faced with complex challenges which require business adaptations in order to maintain their operations and thrive in a post- COVID-19 world .

Launched at the end of 2020 , DHL Resilience360 ( now Everstream Analytics ) as part of its ‘ COVID-19 Survey : Supply Chain Impacts and Post Pandemic Adjustment Strategies ’ report , surveyed 195 supply chain professionals in multiple sectors and regions , discussing the impact of COVID- 19 , how organisations have adapted their supply chains to mitigate disruptions , and the emerging strategic sourcing trends to minimise future disruption risk .
Shehrina Kamal Everstream Analytics
The pandemic ’ s impact on operations Since the outbreak of COVID-19 at the start of 2020 , organisations globally have faced unique supply chain challenges in its wake , overall 98 per cent of global supply chains surveyed by DHL Resilience360 ( now Everstream Analytics ) whether highly or somewhat affect believe that the pandemic has had an impact on their operations .
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