Site Selection for Supply Chain Resilience
Supply chain disruptions have become a defining challenge of the past five years. Companies are rethinking location strategies to ensure resilience in the face of uncertainty.
The Risks of a Fragile Supply Chain
Events from global conflicts to natural disasters have shown how quickly supply chains can be disrupted. Companies dependent on a single port, highway, or region risk major losses when problems arise.
Keys to Building Resilience Through Site Selection
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Diversified Access
Locations with multiple transportation options, from interstates to rail and ports, reduce reliance on a single route.
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Proximity to Customers
Shorter delivery times reduce exposure to bottlenecks.
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Local Supplier Ecosystems
Communities with established supplier networks provide redundancy.
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Infrastructure Reliability
Strong utilities and broadband access support continuity during crises.
A Balanced Strategy
Cost remains important, but resilience carries its own value. Companies that build redundancy into their site selection decisions are better positioned to weather disruptions and protect their customers.
