{"id":27010,"date":"2025-07-24T12:47:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T11:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moorethompson.co.uk\/blogs\/?p=27010"},"modified":"2025-07-24T11:47:38","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T11:47:38","slug":"how-adaptable-is-your-business-to-supply-chain-disruption","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moorethompson.co.uk\/blogs\/how-adaptable-is-your-business-to-supply-chain-disruption\/","title":{"rendered":"How adaptable is your business to supply chain disruption?"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Mark Hildred, Managing Partner\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

In today\u2019s world, volatility and instability are rife and pose genuine threats to any supply chains that may be essential for your business.<\/p>\n

For businesses that import or export, the recent global economic turmoil, coupled with conflicts and natural disasters, has resulted in a great amount of uncertainty.<\/p>\n

Domestically, rising inflation and the cost of living have disrupted business in the UK.<\/p>\n

If your business is still relying on static financial forecasts that are conducted annually, then how can you hope to keep up with an ever-changing world?<\/p>\n

We want to help modernise your financial prospects by teaching you the art of dynamic forecasting.<\/p>\n

How can financial forecasting keep up with the modern world?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The sheer volume of information that is accessible can sometimes feel overwhelming, but by learning to utilise it effectively, you can keep track of essential considerations.<\/p>\n

In this case, doomscrolling your social media feeds might actually help you.<\/p>\n

Supply chains are impacted by more than just economic factors, so being aware of events happening across the world is important.<\/p>\n

Understanding how political or geological volatility could disrupt suppliers, buyers, or even trade routes themselves is essential if you want to be ready for all eventualities.<\/p>\n

Gaining this greater holistic view of the world can not only be useful for protection, but could be a key to finding new markets or suppliers that are suited to your needs.<\/p>\n

You cannot afford to have an irreplaceable part of the supply chain anymore, as events beyond your control could cause major disruption.<\/p>\n

Being flexible and knowledgeable can unlock new levels of dynamism that will help your business weather any hardship.<\/p>\n

Speaking of hardship, it is definitely worth factoring some nightmare \u2018what if\u2019 scenarios into your forecasting so you know what to do when things go wrong.<\/p>\n

Can cash flows keep pace with financial forecasting? <\/strong><\/h3>\n

When creating accurate financial forecasts, you need to be realistic about cash flows.<\/p>\n

If you have known reliability issues with any part of your supply chain, then it is worth considering the long-term impact of this on your cash flow.<\/p>\n

Buyers who are consistently slow or late with payments need to be dealt with, as do suppliers who are overcharging you.<\/p>\n

Do not be afraid to take your business elsewhere if that means you will actually have a business in a year\u2019s time.<\/p>\n

When possible, leveraging technology can be a good way to manage your financial forecasting.<\/p>\n

You can create automated processes where data is compiled in one centralised location, allowing you to more easily keep track of money coming in and out.<\/p>\n

The better visibility you have over your finances, the more dynamically you will be able to react to any supply chain issues.<\/p>\n

Seeking professional advice is always wise when dealing with the ever-changing nature of the global economy.<\/p>\n

We are on hand to help you go through your finances and route out anywhere that you are being held back or places where you should be getting a fairer deal.<\/p>\n

Our team can also help you plan and prepare for the future to give your business the best chance of survival, regardless of what lies ahead.<\/p>\n

To learn more about surviving supply chain struggles, <\/strong>speak to our team today<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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