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Mitigating supply chain risks

Rajendra Khandalkar, group head of supply chain management at India-based infrastructure engineering, procurement and construction services company Sterling and Wilson, has spoken to pv magazine India about learning from the Covid-19 crisis and the importance of smart supplier management to bolster company resilience.
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Uma Gupta
Rajendra Khandalkar discusses resilient supply chain strategies. | Image: Sterling and Wilson

pv magazine: As the economy opens up, how long will the supply chain take to return to ‘normal’?

Rajendra Khandalkar: As the Covid-19 crisis unfolded, and with the gradual resumption of economic activity, suppliers and manufacturers have taken measures to prevent the coronavirus spread[ing] and ensure stringent workplace safety. Yet, offices and factories have been working with 30-50% of their total workforce since then.

Capacity utilization has hovered around 60-70%, which has meant equipment deliveries are no longer in line with project timelines. The problem is especially acute in the case of products and equipment that are made to order for specific projects.

For the full interview, please visit our pv magazine India site.

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