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The Reality<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

In this time of unprecedented disruption, uncertainty, and change, all of us\u2014businesses, individuals, and markets alike\u2014seek a sense of stability.\u00a0 Many of the processes and relationships we\u2019ve come to rely on seem shaky at best.<\/p>\n

The range of government and individual responses, including travel limitations, mandatory closures, and dramatic spending reductions are already driving a global economic impact that may take longer to undo than anyone can anticipate.<\/p>\n

The problem is not limited to international trade, either.\u00a0 Global maritime shipping volumes have fallen, and air freight has seen decreased capacity and price spikes due to reduced passenger aircraft capacity, but land transport has slowed locally as well. This is due in part to inbound and outbound volume reductions and labor shortages, and this slowdown is expected to ripple globally in the next weeks and months.<\/p>\n

Even in parts of the world returning to some sense of business-as-usual, there are indications that the road ahead will be a long one. McKinsey and Company reported recently that the restart seems to be underway in China, and especially among larger companies, industrial activity is likely to return in the coming few weeks. But with labor shortages and movement of goods slow to rebound, the supply chains we have built so carefully over the past few decades remain in jeopardy.<\/p>\n

In the face of these ongoing disruptions, DVIRC is helping manufacturers find opportunities to rebuild and renew their supply chains to be stronger and more resilient.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Response<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

The strength of these new supply chains will be built on the insights we gain and improvements we make in response to the unfolding Coronavirus pandemic.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cCompanies are looking for redundancy,\u201d says Sylvia Wower, DVIRC\u2019s Director of Market and Economic Research.\u00a0 \u201cThere will be areas of their supply chain that remain intact, but manufacturers are also seeing an urgent need to make sure they anticipate potential failure points.\u201d<\/p>\n

In many cases, that means forming partnerships that can help strengthen key links in the supply chain.\u00a0 Whether it\u2019s assessing supplier certifications, finding alignment between manufacturer needs and supplier capabilities, or confirming the ability to meet volume nuances, DVIRC has years of experience providing supplier scouting services for commercial and military companies alike.<\/p>\n

\u201cDVIRC has executed dozens of primary and secondary research projects related to helping small and medium-sized manufacturers identify key suppliers and meet critical supply chain needs,\u201d says Chris Scafario, Vice President of Consulting Operations.<\/p>\n

Successful supplier scouting efforts, Scafario says, work best when they connect the capabilities, capacities, and business interests of U.S. manufacturers with the needs and business opportunities of various manufacturing supply chains.\u00a0 \u201cOur history of working closely with companies on both sides of that equation means we are uniquely qualified to make connections between the two.\u201d<\/p>\n

Innovative New Tools<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Building from exactly those qualifications, DVIRC is constructing a cloud-based platform to address the number of urgent supply chain inquires related to Southeastern Pennsylvania\u2019s medical and life sciences professionals.<\/p>\n

Using an online tool called Basecamp, the DVIRC team is creating a portal for individuals to access specific files related to each vital component or area of need in the region\u2019s supply chain.<\/p>\n

Once launched, this portal will enable users to upload need requests and search for potential supplier links. As it grows, it could evolve to offer product specs, bills of materials, compliance standards, and more.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur goal is to provide clear, unobstructed, real-time access for any stakeholder in need,\u201d Scafario says.<\/p>\n

As soon as the portal comes online, DVIRC will share login and navigation instructions to help manufacturers around the region navigate its contents. \u00a0We will also offer weekly webinars to highlight fresh content and new insights, and the portal will feature a \u201ccampfire messaging\u201d area for group chats among stakeholders.<\/p>\n

In the meantime, DVIRC\u2019s experts are willing and able to help small and midsized manufacturers struggling with supply issues.<\/p>\n

To learn more, schedule a complimentary consultation with a DVIRC supply chain expert, or receive updates on the portal development, contact us<\/a> today.<\/p>\n

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