Supply Chain Risk Management Resources
Outsmarting Today's Supply Chain Risks
In today's complex supply chain environment, it is critical for manufacturers to plan for and manage supply chain risks across three distinct areas.
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(Title Text) Outsmarting Today’s Supply Chain Risks
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Today’s supply chains are becoming increasingly complex.
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We’ve seen that the most successful manufacturers manage supply chain risks across three distinct areas.
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Starting upstream, …
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Upstream supply chain
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with visibility into supplier networks …
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Upstream supply chain
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you may be able to minimize disruptions to the flow of raw materials and components.
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Looking internally, …
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Internal supply chain
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it’s important to recognize that critical equipment failure …
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Recognize equipment
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or key employee issues …
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Recognize employees
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have the potential to disrupt …
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Or even shut down production.
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On the final leg of a product’s journey, …
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Downstream supply chain
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diversify your distribution channels …
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Diversify distribution channels
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and customer base, …
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so you have alternatives if one becomes unreliable.
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For over 160 years, Travelers has helped manufacturers identify and mitigate supply chain risks …
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– ranging from equipment breakdown and products liability …
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Equipment Breakdown
Products Liability
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to global and overseas transport risks.
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Global
Transport Risks
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Put our wisdom to work for your business.
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Discover how we can help manufacturers …
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outsmart today’s supply chain risks.
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Upstream and Downstream Supply Chain
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Read these tips to help managing and mitigating risk when dealing with suppliers overseas.
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Life of a Piece of Cargo [Video]
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Supply Chain Inventory Backup Planning
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Internal Supply Chain: Employees and Equipment
Creating a Safety and Wellness Culture in Your Company
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How to Onboard and Train Employees into a Safety Culture
Continuous onboarding and training of employees can help overall retention. Create an employee onboarding and training plan.
Manufacturing Critical Equipment Quiz [Tool]
If disaster strikes, are you prepared to replace your vital equipment at today’s costs? Take this quiz to test your knowledge. The results may surprise you.