Review the “System Implementation” section in Chapter 6 of the text. Select two risks that your current (or former) organization could potentially face. In 200-250 words, provide a potential risk mitigation recommendation for each of the two. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.

In our organization, we were using a logistics management software to have operations run smoothly and helped in managing the inventory, supplies, sales and distribution. It helped as lot of information pertaining to logistics could be accesses at one place and planning could be done accordingly. I do remember when this software was being installed and the issues we faced at that time. The risk management process entails action to prevent loss and mitigate risk. It is a process of identifying, analysing and responding to the risks. A contingency plan should always be in place for managing risks. The team trained to handle the software resigned in mass due to some issues with the management.

The solution to was to start working on the plan to train employees on a war footing. A team of committed employees was formed immediately who could work day in and out. They created a plan and set the delivery target for the employees and in what ways the training could be provided. It was a herculean task, but something which is not impossible to manage. This taught us the need to have contingency plans in place to manage such situations or when there is a sudden surge in demand for the products, which can derail the entire supply chain. Having some suppliers who could possibly deliver in shorter time frames is the way to manage uneven demands.

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