The products provided by the gases industry find their way into virtually every aspect of our lives. From the electronics industry to steel manufacturing and fabrication, petrochemical production, and food production and healthcare industries all depend on a reliable source of gases to operate their business. Recent events point out that unplanned for events can bring a well-oiled supply chain to a standstill.
Recent major storms such as hurricanes Katrina and Sandy demonstrated the importance of planning for every possibility, as firms who had had an effective crisis plan in place fared much better. In this article, we take you through the key points of preparing for a crisis and putting a crisis management plan into effect for your business.
We often find that many independent companies have no formal documented crisis response plan, no training in managing a crisis, and often have no idea of the value of such a plan to the continued success of the company. Then a big storm blows in.
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