The shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other critical health and safety material and equipment that have persisted throughout the Covid-19 pandemic have made one thing clear: Large organizations of all kinds need to be much better prepared to operate when future devastating emergencies strike. The ultimate remedy is a radically cooperative, proactive approach to securing these supplies.
How Business Leaders Can Prepare for the Next Health Crisis
Organizations need to radically improve their approach to securing and distributing PPE and other medical and safety supplies.
February 15, 2021
Summary.
During the pandemic, shortages of PPE and other health and safety goods have disrupted the operations of organizations throughout the economy. To prevent this from happening again, they should take steps to improve their responsiveness and awareness. There are four levels of preparedness. The goal should be to ultimately reach Level 4, which will make an organization immune to disruptions.