HOW LONG WILL THE SUPPLY CHAIN CRISIS AFFECT RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT SUPPLY?

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HOW LONG WILL THE SUPPLY CHAIN CRISIS AFFECT
RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT SUPPLY?
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• After multiple successive waves of Covid-19 and
  its many variants, the world community has begun
  to make the adjustments necessary to advance
  beyond the pandemic phase. Unfortunately, the
  disruptions caused by variants such as Omicron
  led to a wave of renewed pressures on
  manufacturers and suppliers alike. Even with the
  biggest port logjams beginning to clear, echoes
  continue to reverberate through the global
  business community.
• For hospitality and foodservice, shortages and
  supply chain issues have been acutely felt since
  the very beginning of the pandemic. With
  uncertainty about the impact of future variants
  and ongoing effects from prior waves, planning
  around these disruptions remains an issue. What
  can you do to better prepare your establishment
  to weather these frustrating challenges
  surrounding restaurant equipment in Calgary?

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• Why Hasnt the Supply Chain Caught Up Yet?
• First, why is it taking so long to improve the
  supply chain situation? For a helpful metaphor,
  consider a very busy highway. In normal
  conditions, traffic flows from end to end with
  little disruption. If a portion of traffic comes
  to a complete stop, so too must everything else
  behind it and this process takes place slowly.
  By the time the front of the line has started to
  move again, the very last cars might just be
  slowing down to stop. In much the same way, the
  ripples in the supply chain caused by the
  pandemic will take time to resolve.

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• Availability Will Likely Continue to Be
  Intermittent
• With reduced factory output in major
  manufacturing sectors, product availability can
  be a challenge. Engaging in long-term thinking
  will help make the most of this situation.
  Consider what types of commercial kitchen
  equipment are must-haves and which upgrades or
  additions can wait for the future. If you have an
  upgrade already planned, give yourself a cushion
  of time to allow for any manufacturing delays.

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• Strategies for Coping With Long Equipment Lead
  Times
• Dont delay placing orders when you already know
  you need a specific type of equipment. The sooner
  your order is in, the sooner the processing can
  begin. With chronic problems plaguing delivery
  lead times across the industry, you dont want to
  be caught without the tools you need and no way
  to obtain a rush order. Make your equipment
  investments as soon as youre able.

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• Making Cost-Effective Purchases in a Volatile
  Market
• Avoid being caught off guard by the latest
  updates to product catalogues and pricing guides
  by monitoring price changes regularly. With
  online tools, you can simplify this process and
  even receive price alerts when equipment hits a
  threshold that puts it within your reach. Between
  inflation and the cost pressures on the market
  due to material availability, youll need to work
  a little harder to get the best deals.

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• Finding Help to Acquire the Hardware You Need
• Good planning and an awareness of the global
  supply situation will both be valuable assets to
  any operator looking to minimise disruptions to
  their business. A third addition makes the
  difference a supplier that understands your
  constraints and works hard to minimise friction
  when you need new hardware. The FEDepots online
  service delivers exceptional results in the short
  and long-term. Connect with us today to learn how
  we can support your operations.