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Mitigating risks in your supply chain
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Minimizing the impact of supply chain disruptions
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Building resilience and continuity into your supply chain
Mitigating risks in your supply chain
GEODIS analyzes your supply chain and helps you manage and mitigate risks. The best way to build resilient logistics is to understand supply chain vulnerabilities ahead of time and minimize the likelihood of failure. We're experts at logistics risk assessment, and we'll help mitigate those risks to keep your supply chain secure. You'll benefit from robust supply chain risk management:
- Supply chain mapping to understand bottlenecks, vulnerabilities, and risks throughout your global supply chain
- Comprehensive logistics risk assessments to analyze the likelihood and impact of risks from multiple perspectives
- Digital twin and scenario modeling to stress test your supply chain through multiple circumstances
- Logistics and network analysis to test how your supply chain reacts to specific issues
- Risk mitigation and planning to recover your operations if risks happen
- Risk management across multiple lines of business, including freight forwarding, warehousing, and transportation
Minimizing the impact of supply chain disruptions
GEODIS helps you react quickly to logistics disruptions. Natural disasters, industrial failures, strike action, or geopolitical instability can all create a supply chain crisis. Whatever the cause, we'll get your logistics operations back on track as quickly as possible. You'll benefit from complete product and shipment visibility, expert impact analysis, rerouting options, and a deep bench of expertise:
- Complete, end-to-end supply chain visibility via our IRIS global tracking tool
- Early identification and real-time alerts of logistics delays and disruptions
- Expert analysis and advice to reduce costs, redirect your shipments, and avoid congested areas
- Alternative transport options, rerouting, and networks to get your products to market
- Deeply collaborative approach, integrating with your teams to solve supply chain problems
- Clear, consistent, and constant communications and updates on your shipments
Building resilience and continuity into your supply chain
GEODIS strengthens your international networks for supply chain continuity. If the worst happens, you'll want to failover to proven and tested alternatives. We'll help you build contingencies into your supply chain to minimize your downtime and maximize your product availability. You'll benefit from supply chain resilience when you need it:
- Strategic approach to supply chain resilience to meet your current and future needs
- Supply chain maturity assessments to understand what's currently in place
- Assistance with your sourcing strategy to ensure you can transport raw materials, parts, and products
- Advice on selecting best-in-class logistics providers and carriers for diversification and contingency planning
- Selection of flexible logistics networks that can quickly adapt to changes beyond your control
- Continuity planning for effective failover to alternatives if your supply chain is disrupted
Supply chain resilience services
Frequently asked questions about supply chain resilience
Supply chain resilience refers to the ability of a supply chain to anticipate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptions. It is crucial because disruptions can arise from natural disasters, geopolitical issues, or other unforeseen events that can impact your operations. By building resilience, you ensure that your supply chain continues to function effectively, minimizing downtime and maintaining customer satisfaction.
At GEODIS, we analyze your supply chain to identify vulnerabilities and provide comprehensive logistics risk assessments. Our services include supply chain mapping, digital twin modeling, and scenario analysis to understand potential risks. We work with you to develop risk mitigation strategies tailored to your specific needs, helping you secure your operations against disruptions.
We offer a range of services to mitigate supply chain risks, including risk planning and management, logistics risk assessments, and continuity planning.
To ensure continuity during disruptions, we recommend engaging in thorough continuity planning. This involves selecting flexible logistics networks, diversifying your suppliers, and preparing failover strategies that allow you to quickly adapt to changes. GEODIS provides expert guidance on these strategies to help maintain your operations.
Our centralized IRIS reporting tool provides end-to-end visibility across your supply chain. This tool enables early identification of logistics delays and disruptions, allowing us to alert you in real time. With this visibility, you can make informed decisions and take proactive measures to minimize the impact of disruptions.
When disruptions occur, our team at GEODIS reacts quickly to restore your logistics operations. We provide expert impact analysis, rerouting options, and communicate consistently with you throughout the process. Our goal is to minimize downtime and get your products to market as efficiently as possible.
Supply chain mapping involves analyzing your supply chain to identify bottlenecks, vulnerabilities, and risks. This process helps you understand the likelihood and impact of various risks, allowing you to prioritize your mitigation efforts. By using mapping, you can strengthen your supply chain's resilience and improve overall efficiency.
Yes, we can assist you with sourcing strategies to ensure you can transport raw materials, parts, and products effectively. Our expert advice helps you select the best logistics providers and carriers for your needs, allowing for diversification and contingency planning to enhance your supply chain resilience.
We prioritize clear, consistent, and constant communication with you during any disruptions. Our team provides regular updates on your shipments and collaborates closely with your teams to address supply chain challenges. This collaborative approach builds trust and ensures that you are informed every step of the way.
Choosing GEODIS means partnering with a leading worldwide logistics company dedicated to understanding your unique needs. We focus on collaboration, sustainability, and ethical practices, ensuring that we support your long-term objectives while managing risks and building resilience in your supply chain. Trust us to deliver when it matters most.
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