Supply Chain Disruption Shield™

Project-Based Service (5–7 Working Days)

Project Objective

To design and implement a practical disruption-readiness system that keeps inventory moving when routes, costs, lead times, or supplier reliability change suddenly.

This project builds a usable Plan A/B/C supply structure, clear inventory triggers, and fast procurement governance to prevent stockouts and operational delays.

Project Scope

The project covers the client’s critical product categories / SKUs and the end-to-end flow from:

• procurement and supplier management

• inbound logistics and routing

• inventory policies (min/max, reorder points)

• internal approvals and purchasing control

Project Phases & Activities

Phase 1 – Rapid Assessment (Day 1–2)

Activities

• Gather SKU/inventory list, supplier list, lead times, spend data (as available)

• Identify critical items and disruption exposure points

• Review current replenishment process and approval flow

Output

• Disruption risk snapshot + critical category focus list

Phase 2 – Design the Disruption Shield (Day 3–5)

Activities

• Build Plan A/B/C supplier & route mapping for critical items

• Set minimum stock levels + reorder trigger rules

• Create Critical SKU list (“must never run out”)

• Design Rapid Procurement & Approval Rules (authority matrix + escalation)

Output

• Draft Disruption Shield Pack (ready for review)

Phase 3 – Validation & Implementation Pack (Day 6–7)

Activities

• Review findings with management

• Validate assumptions and apply corrections

• Finalise templates and implementation steps

• Optional: quick tabletop disruption scenario to test readiness

Output

• Final Disruption Shield Pack + implementation guidance

Key Deliverables (Client Receives)

1. Alternative Supplier & Route Map (Plan A/B/C)

2. Minimum Stock + Reorder Trigger Rules

3. Critical SKU List (“Must Never Run Out”)

4. Rapid Procurement & Approval Rules (Authority Matrix)

5. Disruption Shield Pack (PDF + editable templates)

Client Input Required

To execute quickly, client provides (any available format):

• SKU list + current stock + monthly usage (if available)

• Supplier list + lead times + pricing/spend (if available)

• Current procurement workflow (even if informal)

We can work with partial data—this is built for speed.

Outcome

A practical, ready-to-use project deliverable that strengthens supply stability, reduces stockout risk, and enables faster procurement decisions during disruption.