The country is breathing a collective sigh of relief as a rail strike was narrowly avoided this past year. While we were able to steer clear of it this time, it got many people thinking about what could have been if the strike ensued and the potential for something similar to happen in the future.

This consequential event was a wakeup call for many, especially those involved in supply chain and logistics. Right now, the best thing supply chain professionals can do is take this time to prepare and plan for disturbances or disruptions like this, as such an event would have significant impacts and far-reaching implications on the supply chain, economy and ultimately each one of us…