EXPERT OPINION
Changing the supply chain challenge
Although data centre supply chains have not experienced the same level of disturbances as many other sectors due to the pandemic , John Lewis , Managing Director , Aggreko
Africa , argues that there is still a requirement for companies to ensure their supply chains are secure while there is a potential for continued disruption . He tells us why data centre operators and service providers should consider outsourcing to mitigate any risk that may present itself in the months ahead . report by the Institute for Supply Management found
A that nearly 75 % of companies surveyed had reported supply chain disruption during the pandemic . While data centre supply chains have not been as seriously impacted as many other sectors , there remains a need for companies to shore up the proverbial defences as they approach 2021 and find new ways of securing their supply chains as the pandemic rages on .
Lead times will continue to lengthen , delays will continue to plague systems and companies , and planning will prevent these challenges from significantly impacting business and data centre performance .
For data centre operators and service providers , this is the right time to prepare for potential disruption and delays over the next few months . This is particularly important for those companies that are undertaking major projects or are managing the uptime of critical equipment in essential sectors .
For these companies , supply chain limitations have to be managed incredibly tightly to mitigate risk . And one area that can potentially shift the disruption dynamic is outsourcing .
Yes , outsourcing .
Why outsourcing is a radical transformation
For many companies , the idea of outsourcing alternative solutions while they wait for their supply chains to catch up is not the first one that they would
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