Usual Vital Processes within Supply Chain
- Supplier Orders & Fulfillment
- Critical Supplier Coordination
- Inventory & Stock Management
- Logistics & Transport Operations
- Emergency Procurement & Sourcing
- Production Continuity Planning
- Compliance & Regulatory Reporting
One successful Vital Process:
Critical Supplier Coordination
One of the most high-risk processes during a crisis is ensuring that key suppliers can still deliver, preventing production slowdowns or halts due to material shortages, delayed shipments, or disrupted logistics.
A leading manufacturing company used Astran’s AlwaysReady® platform to maintain real-time supplier coordination, ensuring continuous production even during severe supply chain disruptions.
Key steps in the process
1
Supplier Order Validation
Confirming priority orders & expected deliveries.
2
Logistics & Transport Verification
Ensuring transport readiness & alternative routes if needed.
3
Supplier Communication & Escalation
Real-time updates, tracking, and issue resolution.
4
Emergency Procurement Activation
Fast-tracking alternative suppliers if necessary.
5
Stock Adjustment & Allocation
Optimizing inventory levels for sustained operations.
6
Audit & Compliance Logging
Maintaining a full, traceable record of all actions.
