Is Your 'China Plus One' Strategy Truly Resilient? The One-Page Document That Makes the Difference.

If you're leading procurement, supply chain, or operations, "China Plus One" isn't a future strategy—it's your current reality. You’ve mapped new suppliers across Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Indonesia. You've negotiated costs and passed factory evaluation.

But is your diversification built on assumed stability or proven resilience?

The recent Thailand-Cambodia border incident was a real-world stress test. It showed how quickly 780,000+ workers can vanish and critical cross-border supply routes can snap, halting your production overnight.

We focus on the probability of a specific event. But it's the impact on your production and revenue that is catastrophically high.

BCP forces your suppliers to demonstrate they have thought through the "what ifs" that directly threaten your business.

The Blind Spot in Your Supplier Onboarding for China Plus One Strategy

Everyone focuses on cost, quality, and compliance. But one critical document is often missing: the supplier's Business Continuity Plan (BCP).

A BCP is an actionable framework that proves a supplier can maintain operations during a disruption. Without it, their promises are just words. The solution isn't complex, however; it's just one page.

This document forces your suppliers to demonstrate they have thought through the "what ifs" that directly threaten your business.

Three Critical Questions For Supply Chain Resilience:

1. What is your alternative logistics route if a key border closes?

Why it matters: This moves beyond vague promises to test their actual logistical depth and pre-planning.

2. How will you communicate with us during a crisis?

Why it matters: Silence is a supply chain manager's worst enemy. This reveals their communication protocol and backup systems to ensure you stay informed.

3.What is your plan to protect our production capacity?

Why it matters: In a crisis, every customer competes for resources. This tests their specific commitment to protecting your production above others.

Strengthening Your China Plus One Strategy With Deeper Due Diligence

"Which of your critical sub-suppliers are single-sourced, and what is your mitigation plan?"

This extends your resilience down the supply chain. A disruption at their tier-2 supplier can halt your production just as easily.

From Fear to Confidence

This isn't fear-mongering. It's about transforming your "China Plus One" strategy into a genuine competitive advantage. A supplier with a clear BCP is selling you insurance and peace of mind.

Before you sign your next contract, ask for the one-page document that proves they are ready for the unpredictable. It might be your most important strategic move.

Agree? Disagree? What single question would you add?

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