communicate with supplier to understand what happen and what is the expected timeline. Communicate the new timeline with production planning team and marketing team. If the delay still cannot be accepted, then consider to shorten the leadtime by shifting the shipment mode (shipment by sea and by air can be significantly different in term of leadtime), but you need to recalculate since the cost can be increases. Also, consider alternative suppliers that might have some stock left and can shipped the goods faster. This is also has financially impact (price can be higher), so need to recalculate. Continous communication (with supplier as well as internal team) and give updates on timely basis to internal team is also crucial.

To address supplier delays, start by communicating with your supplier to understand the cause and expected timeline. Assess your current inventory to see if you can buffer the delay and prioritize critical production tasks. Consider shifting deadlines or re-negotiating with customers if needed. Look for alternative suppliers to mitigate future risks and explore temporary substitutes for delayed materials. Review your production process for efficiency improvements and implement lean strategies to minimize waste. Keep customers informed with regular updates and offer solutions like partial deliveries or adjusted timelines.