Plan For Worst-Case Scenarios
Should the avain flu pandemic occur, the U.S. government has created basic guidelines to help companies continue operations.
Supply Chains At Risk
Manufacturers need to guard against disruptions in the flow of materials. With so many things that can -- and do -- go wrong, contingency planning is no longer a luxury... it's a necessity.
How Companies Are Responding
While it's not unusual for manufacturers to encounter quality problems, the ways they respond to those issues varies. Some, in fact, are finding creative ways to hold suppliers responsible for their defects.
