{"id":1525,"date":"2021-05-11T19:55:55","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T19:55:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/blog\/supply-chain-resilience\/"},"modified":"2025-10-28T15:07:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T15:07:25","slug":"supply-chain-resilience","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/blog\/supply-chain-resilience\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Combat Supply Chain Shortages by Building Supply Chain Resilience in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-toc single-toc\" data-controller=\"blog-toc-controller\" data-action=\"scroll@window-&gt;blog-toc-controller#scrollChanged:passive\" id=\"toc-component\"><div class=\"single-toc-overview\"><p>Table of Contents<\/p><div class=\"single-toc-read-time\"><p>** Minutes<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#h-what-is-supply-chain-resilience\">What is supply chain resilience?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-supply-chain-weaknesses-exposed-by-covid-19\">Supply chain weaknesses exposed by COVID-19<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-5-strategies-to-build-more-resilient-supply-chains\">5 strategies to build more resilient supply chains<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-how-shipbob-supported-online-brands-during-the-pandemic\">How ShipBob supported online brands during the pandemic<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-outsourcing-your-logistics-has-never-been-easier\">Outsourcing your logistics has never been easier<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-supply-chain-resilience-faqs\">Supply chain resilience FAQs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Let\u2019s say things are going smoothly for your online business. Sales are increasing, customers are happy, and you\u2019re preparing to launch a new product line.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>One day, you get notified by your manufacturer that there will be a delay, and you have no idea when you\u2019ll receive the next batch of sellable inventory to meet customer demand.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>From natural disasters to material shortages, minor and major <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/supply-chain-bottlenecks\/\">supply chain disruptions<\/a> can happen at any time. Yet, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/ecommerce-covid-19\/\">COVID-19 pandemic<\/a> was a major global disruption that tested the strength of the modern <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/ecommerce-supply-chain\/\"><span>ecommerce supply chain<\/span><\/a><span>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Building supply chain resilience is a big investment, but it\u2019s worth every minute and every penny. Spending time on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/supply-chain-planning\/\">supply chain planning<\/a> helps to reduce risk, plan for the unexpected, and ensure that your ecommerce business thrives no matter what comes your way.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>If you are looking for ways to build supply chain resilience for your ecommerce business, this article covers:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span>What it means to have supply chain resilience<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>Supply chain weaknesses exposed by COVID-19<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>Strategies to build more resilient supply chains<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>How outsourcing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/logistics-systems\/\">logistics systems<\/a> can help build resilience&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-supply-chain-resilience\">What is supply chain resilience?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Supply chain resilience refers to a supply chain\u2019s ability to anticipate, resist, and bounce back from unexpected events that cause supply chain disruption. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>For ecommerce businesses, it\u2019s the establishment of a strong supply chain, as well as having plans and processes in place to keep customers satisfied and the business financially afloat despite potential disruption.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-supply-chain-weaknesses-exposed-by-covid-19\">Supply chain weaknesses exposed by COVID-19<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Since the pandemic hit, every stage of the ecommerce supply chain has been disrupted, from sourcing to fulfilment:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span>A sudden scarcity of raw materials and components caused delays in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/work-in-process-inventory\/\"><span>work-in-process<\/span><\/a><span> phase, leading to manufacturing delays.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>Changes in product demand caused many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/inventory-kpis\/stockout-costs\/\">stockouts<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>Many factories and warehouses faced closures due to COVID outbreaks, which disrupted the fulfilment and distribution processes.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>Shipping couriers were stretched beyond capacity, which slowed down the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/how-last-mile-delivery-works\/\"><span>last-mile delivery<\/span><\/a><span> in many areas.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Suez Canal became blocked, which held up inventory from the cargo on board the ship, as well as other ships that couldn\u2019t go their planned route.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Many online merchants struggled to thrive in this ecosystem despite a sudden influx in online shopping, which shows that many ecommerce supply chains might not be as prepared for unexpected disruptions as they should. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>But the pandemic isn\u2019t the only example. As more online brands go global (from operations to sales), geopolitical changes (e.g., Brexit and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/smarterwithgartner\/build-a-resilient-supply-chain-amid-u-s-china-trade-war\/\"><span>US-China trade war<\/span><\/a><span>), and even natural disasters can also cause supply chain risks and roadblocks in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/supply-chain-efficiency\/\"><span>supply chain efficiency<\/span><\/a><span>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Even as the pandemic slows down, there will always be a need to build resilience in your supply chain.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-strategies-to-build-more-resilient-supply-chains\">5 strategies to build more resilient supply chains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>It\u2019s important to remember that resilient supply chains are built by design, tailored to the unique needs of every retailer. But for every supply chain to withstand disruption and still meet customer demand, it needs to be agile enough to face unexpected events at any stage, from manufacturing to shipping customer orders.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>To gain a competitive advantage and prepare your supply chain for the unexpected, here are five strategies that help maintain supply chain resilience.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-distribute-your-inventory-across-multiple-locations\">1. Distribute your inventory across multiple locations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>What if, due to a virus outbreak, staffing shortage, or a natural disaster, your single warehouse had to shut down, leading to significant fulfilment delays? This happens more than you may think.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>The primary benefit to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/split-inventory-across-multiple-fulfillment-centers\/\"><span>splitting inventory<\/span><\/a><span> across multiple fulfilment locations is to expand customer reach geographically while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/ecommerce-shipping\/reduce-shipping-costs\/\">reducing shipping costs<\/a> and speeding up transit times.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>But if a warehouse had to close down for any reason or couriers are unable to pick up, the ability to fulfil items from a secondary <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/distribution-center\/\"><span>distribution centre<\/span><\/a><span> (even it\u2019s further from the order\u2019s destination) can help to avoid long fulfilment delays for important items, so you can continue to meet customer expectations despite having one warehouse shut down.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/shipbob-locations\/\">ShipBob\u2019s locations<\/a> cover every region of the US, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/ecommerce-fulfillment\/international-fulfillment\/\">international fulfilment<\/a> locations in Canada, European Union, the UK, Australia, and more. This allows you to continuously meet demand despite any disruptions, such as bad weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><span>\u201cWe love that ShipBob actually operates its fulfilment centres \u2014 they know their operations and they are very clear about it. ShipBob having multiple locations was also huge for us. Keeping our inventory in Chicago and Los Angeles has brought cost savings since we ship from the locations that are closest to the customer.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Courtney Lee, founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/prymal\/\">Prymal<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-understand-your-data\">2. Understand your data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Having real-time <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/supply-chain-visibility\/\"><span>supply chain visibility<\/span><\/a><span> can help build your supply chain management and resilience in a number of ways, such as better <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/inventory-management\/inventory-control\/\"><span>inventory control<\/span><\/a><span>, the ability to track supply chain performance, and access to historical inventory and order data.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>According to a survey, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supplychaindive.com\/news\/inventory-safety-stock-warehouse-gartner-increase-lean-just-in-time-pandemic-covid\/595140\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>21%<\/span><\/a><span> of supply chain experts consider buffer stock as one of the top three indicators of resiliency.<\/span><span> But buffer stock can result in a rise in higher <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/inventory-carrying-costs\/\">carrying costs<\/a>, in which case buffer levels have to be carefully planned.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>By using data and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/supply-chain-automation\/\">automation<\/a> to<\/span><span>&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/inventory-levels\/\"><span>optimise inventory levels,<\/span><\/a><span> you can decide how much <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/buffer-inventory\/\"><span>buffer inventory<\/span><\/a><span> (also known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/inventory-kpis\/safety-stock\/\">safety stock<\/a>) you can afford to store without cutting into ideal profit margins.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way data can bulletproof <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/logistics-operations\/\">logistics operations<\/a> is to measure supply chain performance throughout every stage, from manufacturing to shipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ShipBob is a tech-enabled fulfilment company that provides full visibility into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/ecommerce-fulfillment\/\">ecommerce fulfilment<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/automated-shipping\/\">automated shipping<\/a> process with insights that provide answers to questions such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How many of my orders are fulfilled on time?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How many and which orders can\u2019t be fulfilled because of inadequate stock levels?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How many days does it take for my orders to be delivered?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which shipping methods do my customers choose most often?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How much are my customers spending by shipping method?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is my average shipping cost per shipping method?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How long does it take my orders to be delivered by shipping method?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To access data that provides deep insights into your supply chain, you can implement technology including a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/warehouse-management\/warehouse-management-system-wms\/\">warehouse management system<\/a> (WMS) and have it synced to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/inventory-management\/software\/\">inventory management software<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Or, partnerships with a 3PL like ShipBob can offer advanced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/new-free-analytics-reporting-tool\/\">data and analytics reporting tool<\/a>, which provide all the data you need for better&nbsp; decision making and strengthen your supply chain.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><span>\u201cShipBob\u2019s analytics tool is really cool. It helps us a lot with planning inventory reorders, seeing when SKUs are going to run out, and we can even set up email notifications so that we\u2019re alerted when a SKU has less than a certain quantity left. There is a lot of value in their technology.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Oded Harth, CEO &amp; Co-Founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/mdacne\/\">MDacne<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-partner-with-multiple-suppliers\">3. Partner with multiple suppliers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Partnering with multiple providers or manufacturing options ensures that you are not left at risk or without <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/retail-procurement\/\">procurement<\/a>&nbsp; when your primary supplier is unable to deliver during shortages, shutdowns, or trade restrictions. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s a planned shutdown like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/chinese-new-year-shutdown\/\">Chinese New Year<\/a> or unplanned like forces from the pandemic, manufacturers can hit peak capacity or face shutdowns at any time, which means receiving and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/inventory-replenishment\/\">replenishing inventory<\/a> can be significantly delayed, which disrupts the entire supply chain and slows <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/supply-chain-velocity\/\">supply chain velocity<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of your business contingency or mitigation plan, multi-sourcing partners with different suppliers can help reduce risk of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/inventory-shortage\/\">inventory shortage<\/a>, despite the circumstances, so you can be sure to meet customer demand despite any delays in receiving more ecommerce inventory. This also gives you exposure to more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/supplier-relationship-management\/\">supplier relationships<\/a> and supplier networks, which can have benefits as your business grows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-leverage-different-carriers\">4. Leverage different couriers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As seen during the COVID-19 crisis and the rapid expansion of ecommerce, shipping couriers are facing capacity issues, causing major shipping delays. ShipBob has even been tracking courier transit time trends since the beginning of the pandemic, which shows major improvements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>By using multiple shipping couriers, you have more shipping flexibility and less <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/supply-chain-vulnerability\/\">supply chain vulnerabilities<\/a>, but partnering with multiple shipping couriers can be a lot of work, and it can also cause you to dip under the minimum shipping threshold to qualify for discounted rates.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ShipBob partners with major global couriers (UPS, USPS, FedEx, DHL, and more) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/regional-parcel-carriers\/\">regional parcel couriers<\/a> to help you optimise your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/shipping-strategy-can-improve-customer-loyalty\/\">shipping strategy<\/a> without the need to manage multiple partners on your own. ShipBob also negotiates bulk shipping rates to pass the savings on to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-rely-on-logistics-experts\">5. Rely on logistics experts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Sometimes being too close to the problem can narrow your thinking. To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/supply-chain-optimization\/\">optimise your supply chain<\/a> and build resilience, you will not only need access to robust supply chain infrastructure and technology, but you will need to hire a knowledgeable logistics staff.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many ecommerce businesses don\u2019t have supply chain or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/ecommerce-logistics\/inbound-outbound-logistics\/\">inbound and outbound logistics<\/a> experts on staff, which can make it difficult to foresee any possible disruptions that can be avoided or planned for ahead of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>That\u2019s why many brands partner with third-party logistics (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/3pl\/\"><span>3PL<\/span><\/a><span>) like ShipBob that bring years of industry expertise to the table. <\/span>As leading experts in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/lean-supply-chain\/\">lean supply chains,<\/a> ShipBob stays up-to-date on the current state of the industry to help ensure that your supply chain continues to run smoothly despite unexpected events and possible disruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><span>\u201cShipBob saves us a lot of time by saving us a lot of headaches. Whenever an issue comes up, the resolution is quick, and we appreciate how they make things right.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Ines Guien, Vice President of Operations at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/dossier\/\">Dossier<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-shipbob-supported-online-brands-during-the-pandemic\">How ShipBob supported online brands during the pandemic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Measuring your supply chain\u2019s resiliency comes down to how well you\u2019re able to:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Anticipate volume swings due to fluctuations in consumer spending.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deal with manufacturing delays and government intervention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay on top of rulings across various countries, states, and cities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay attention to updates from shipping couriers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continuously meet customer expectations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>During the start and throughout the pandemic, ShipBob took early action to get all the necessary equipment and PPE across all locations, and remained proactive with a thorough and well-communicated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/business-continuity-plan\/\">business continuity plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ShipBob Fulfillment Center Guided Tour - 3D 360\u00b0 VR Video\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YdTbM4XlizY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Here are some examples of brands that thrived during the pandemic by partnering with ShipBob.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-touchland-a-hand-sanitizer-company\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/touchland\/\">Touchland: a hand sanitizer company<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Touchland saw a sharp rise in demand during the pandemic with 34,000 customers waitlisted during the first couple weeks. At a time when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/global-supply-chains\/\">global supply chain<\/a> disruptions were rampant, ShipBob helped Touchland scale 1,200% by offering fulfilment centre locations across the US to help fulfil a high volume of orders quickly and reduce transit times.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><span>\u201cShipBob has been a great ally as they have fulfilment centres all over the US, facilitating a 2-3 day delivery time for any customer in the US. <\/span>This is helpful especially when weather challenges happen; being able to have different locations to ship from allows for a more seamless supply chain.<span>\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Andrea Lisbona, Founder &amp; CEO of Touchland<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-black-claw-a-tattoo-supply-company\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/black-claw\/\">Black Claw: a tattoo supply company<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>While tattoo parlors had to close as a non-essential category, Black Claw was still able to contribute to their community during the pandemic. With ShipBob\u2019s international fulfilment capabilities and best-in-class technology, Black Claw was given the infrastructure, resources, and data needed to diversify their supply chain, reduce shipping costs, and maintain full visibility with the ability to track inventory in real time from one dashboard.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><i><span>\u201cShipBob helped Black Claw keep orders flowing and saved us on shipping costs so that we could continue to authentically help our community throughout COVID. They feel like a partner.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Wes Brown, Head of Operations at Black Claw LLC&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-outsourcing-your-logistics-has-never-been-easier\">Outsourcing your logistics has never been easier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>To help brands build supply chain resilience and continuously meet customer expectations, ShipBob is a supply chain leader offering <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/global-fulfillment\/\"><span>global fulfilment<\/span><\/a><span> capabilities, premium technology, and best-in-class support.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>ShipBob owns the entire tech stack (from the platform that brands use to integrate their store, to our warehouse management system), which makes it easy to create an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/end-to-end-ecommerce\/\">end-to-end ecommerce solution<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Once your store is synced, you can send inventory to one or more of our fulfilment centre locations across the world. From there, you can view, track, and manage inventory and orders all from the ShipBob dashboard.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><i><span>&#8220;<\/span><\/i><span><i>I&#8217;m constantly telling growing brands how game-changing it is to outsource to an expert fulfilment partner like ShipBob. Everyone talks about keeping fulfilment in-house, but it&#8217;s absolutely worth the leap of faith \u2013 ShipBob has so much to offer. It\u2019s an investment, yes, but it\u2019s an investment that will ultimately help you scale.\u201d <\/i><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span>Kelly Bond, Operations Manager at Elle Sera&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><span>To learn more about how ShipBob can strengthen your supply chain and prepare for the unexpected, click the button below to request a fulfilment quote.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/quote\/\"><strong>Request Fulfilment Pricing<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-supply-chain-resilience-faqs\">Supply chain resilience FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Retailers need to continuously adapt to new global realities by amplifying supply chain efficiency and resilience strategies. Here are responses to some of the commonly asked questions related to supply chain resiliency.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-section-container section section-container  max-width-blog\"><div class=\"container section-info section-info-align-none u-hidden\"><h6 class=\"section-title \"><\/h6><h2 class=\"section-content h2\"><\/h2><p class=\"section-copy u-hidden\"><\/p><\/div><div class=\"container flex-container direction-col justify-none align-none flex-wrap\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col  col-8\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"true\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 class=\"single-faq-title\">How do you build supply chain resilience?<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div>\n\n<p><span>To build supply chain resilience, it\u2019s important to diversify your supply chain. Whether it\u2019s partnering with multiple suppliers or manufacturers, or storing inventory across multiple warehouses. As you expand your supply chain, it\u2019s also important to maintain full visibility into supply chain performance, including manufacturing, inventory management, fulfilment, and shipping.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col  col-8\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"true\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 class=\"single-faq-title\">Why is supply chain resilience important?<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div>\n\n<p>Supply chain resilience is important because disruption at any stage of the supply chain can occur at any time. From natural disasters to material shortages, creating an agile supply chain helps to protect an online brand from the unexpected, so both customer expectations and profitability goals are still met despite potential disruption.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col  col-8\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"true\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 class=\"single-faq-title\">How do you measure supply chain resilience?<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div>\n\n<p><span>To measure supply chain resilience, you need to first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/supply-chain-mapping\/\">map the stages of a supply chain<\/a>, end-to-end. 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