To minimize the impact of delivery delays from suppliers, start by communicating openly and maintaining a collaborative approach. Express your concerns and seek to understand the reasons for the delays. Negotiate for more favorable terms, such as expedited shipping options or partial deliveries to mitigate disruptions. Establish clear expectations regarding timelines and ensure that both parties agree on solutions moving forward. Consider diversifying your supplier base to reduce dependency on any single source. By fostering strong relationships and open dialogue, you can work together to find solutions that minimize delays and maintain supply chain efficiency.

When facing delivery delays from suppliers, open communication is key. I’ve found success by approaching suppliers with flexibility and understanding, but firmly negotiating for priority status on future shipments or partial deliveries. Offer to adjust payment terms or increase future order volumes in exchange for expedited handling. If possible, ask for real-time updates on production or shipping schedules, so you can adjust accordingly.

En equipo, lo primero sería jerarquizar la demanda logística, de acuerdo a su impacto sobre las operaciones(IO), valor anual de uso (VAU) y grado de dificultad para el reaprovisionamiento (DR). Luego definir las especificaciones técnicas de los materiales de mayor IO,VAU y DR. Para responder a cuánto comprar se debe analizar estadísticamente la demanda de los materaiales citados ( baja demanda se aplica POISSON, alta demanda campana de Gauss). A continuación se ubican los potenciales proveedores y se solicitan ofertas. Al disponer de esa información, se negociará las mejores condiciones y tomará la decisisión que se estime más adecuada para cumplir con los requisitos de oportunidad, especificaciones, y garantía.