Suppliers focus on preparation and diversity to support airlines

Leading inflight suppliers are focused on preparing for disruption and diversifying supply chains as they look to protect staff and supplies.

Johannes Kloess, md Galileo Watermark, says: "The key is to plan and forecast to ensure, where possible, stock is available. We have also diversified our supply chain. The frequency of disasters means global sourcing will be key in future." Petros Sakkis, cmo WESSCO, adds: "We are seeing a major impact on demand and some delays in production, although this is stabilising. We are working with our partners making every effort to resume business as usual, and shifting processes to rely more on digital collaboration".