In the world of business, the last thing any owner, CEO or stakeholder wants to hear is “disruption”.
Effective supply chains that run like a well-oiled machine are integral to any business’s success. Consumers today have gotten accustomed to products always being available and accessible. When there’s a disruption in this availability and accessibility, the relationship between consumers and businesses gets disrupted too.
In a report published by the Institute of Supply Management, nearly 75% of businesses said their supply chain was severely disrupted due to COVID. If you’ve also been hit with a supply chain disruption, then effective workarounds and internal communication especially, are two of the keys to getting back on track.
Crisis communications is one of the keys to managing affairs in the middle of a supply chain disruption and this means being prepared to communicate the ‘current scenario’ to all employees, customers, stakeholders, suppliers, media, analysts, and the general community at large.
When you do this, everyone, and especially your customers, will appreciate the fact that you honestly reported supply chain issues, which means you will be able to maintain the same level of trust you’ve worked so hard to build.
An important thing to remember when communicating this to all stakeholders is to speak with one voice. Designate a single person who will share the most accurate and up-to-date information about the supply chain crises and what your company is doing to mitigate it. It’s very important to not blame anything or anyone (such as coronavirus or a specific supplier), sugar-coat things or try to spin it in some way or the other. Be very honest and tell your audience exactly what you’re going to do about it, and how long it may be before things return to normal.
Always be transparent with your customers as it is essential to getting through these tough times. When you’re upfront about the supply chain issues you are facing, your customer base is far more likely to cut you some slack and stick with you through thick and thin.
Companies must plan ahead in regard to how they might manage customer demand during a supply chain disruption. Here are some ideas:
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