External vendors are delaying computer repairs. Are you prepared to handle missed deadlines?
Is your workflow at the mercy of external delays? Share how you navigate the choppy waters of missed deadlines.
External vendors are delaying computer repairs. Are you prepared to handle missed deadlines?
Is your workflow at the mercy of external delays? Share how you navigate the choppy waters of missed deadlines.
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I’d follow up to understand the reason for the delay. If it’s due to missing parts and there’s no way around it, we’d have to wait. However, if there’s an alternative solution, I’d guide the vendor to expedite the process. A common issue is vendors treating the task as just another job without full ownership due to lack of communication. To address this, I’d treat them as partners, keep them informed about the project's importance, and the impact of delays, while conducting regular check-ins to monitor progress and resolve issues quickly.
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A common challenge with vendors is treating allocated work as simply a job. This is often due to lack of communication regarding the project's context and importance leading to lack of ownership. To address this problem, some approaches are: - Treat vendors as partners who share ownership of the project's success. - Keep vendors informed about project status and the consequences of delayed delivery. - Conduct daily/regular meetings to monitor progress and address challenges.
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I will reach out to the vendors to emphasize the urgency of our situation and encourage them to speed up the repairs. I will also explore any internal resources or solutions we can utilize to mitigate the effects of these delays on our deadlines. I will also keep everyone updated on our progress and any developments.
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Si el proveedor actual no es capaz de realizar el trabajo que se le ha encomendado y contratado, lo que habría que hacer es trabajar con otros proveedores del sector que den buenos servicios. Mientras se realiza la búsqueda de nuevos proveedores realizaríamos nosotros mismos las reparaciones y diagnósticos de los mismos. Buscando y/o comprando las piezas que fueran necesarias en cualquier tienda física u online para dar garantías al cliente. Siempre hay que buscar soluciones al cliente.
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As a supply chain specialist, i know for sure that external delays are inevitable, but how we handle them is critical to maintaining operational efficiency. Key strategies I’ve found effective include transparent communication, which helps manage expectations and builds trust; contingency planning, ensuring flexibility when delays occur; leveraging real-time data to anticipate bottlenecks and make informed decisions; and fostering strong supplier relationships based on trust and collaboration, which helps mitigate the impact of delays. By focusing on these areas, I’ve been able to navigate disruptions and keep workflows running smoothly despite external challenges.
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mohammedaasim shaikh
IT Specialist, SAP Basis Administration at Milling Company2,Riyadh Saudi Arabia
If External Vendor Delaying the task for the computer repair we will follow up for what is the reason it get delay due to which we missed deadline and if it specific with some parts and depend on it we have wait until it fix or if we have alternate solution then guide the vendor to fix it and get the job done.
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The best way is to build up a strong professional relationship with external vendors and be a laison between your clients. Finding the root of delay is the key to resolving it. Alternative solutions and temporary product replacement helps.
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