AstraZeneca Global Supply Chain Response to Middle East Crisis (Iran-US Tensions)

Generated from prompt:

Prepare a power point with 6 to 10 slides on the summary of the Middle East crisis (Iran US war) and how it was managed by our global command center for all our company Astra zeneca supply chain operations

This presentation provides a summary of the Middle East crisis, focusing on Iran-US tensions and Houthi attacks disrupting Red Sea shipping. It covers key events timeline, supply chain impacts like reduced Suez Canal traffic and increased freight costs, AstraZeneca's Global Command Center activation, mitigation strategies including rerouting, stockpiling, and supplier diversification, operational results with 98% on-time delivery and no stockouts, lessons learned, and next steps for resilience.

May 6, 202614 slides
Slide 1 of 14

Slide 1 - Summary of Middle East Crisis (Iran-US Tensions) AstraZeneca Global Supply Chain Response

Summary of Middle East Crisis (Iran-US Tensions) AstraZeneca Global Supply Chain Response

Managed by Global Command Center

---

Photo by Silas Baisch on Unsplash

Slide 1 - Summary of Middle East Crisis (Iran-US Tensions)
AstraZeneca Global Supply Chain Response
Slide 2 of 14

Slide 2 - Presentation Agenda

Slide Generation Failed

Slide update failed: No content was provided for the slide. Please provide slide content.

Generating slide...

Slide 3 of 14

Slide 3 - Background: Crisis Unfolding

  • Late 2023: Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in Red Sea begin in solidarity with Gaza conflict
  • Jan-Apr 2024: US/UK strikes on Houthi targets; shipping lanes become high-risk
  • April 2024: Direct Iran-Israel military exchanges escalate regional tensions
  • Result: 50% drop in Red Sea traffic, vessels rerouted around Cape of Good Hope (+14 days transit)
  • AstraZeneca supply chain immediately flagged due to reliance on Asia-Europe and Middle East routes
Slide 3 - Background: Crisis Unfolding
Slide 4 of 14

Slide 4 - Risk Assessment Methodology

  • Mapped all active shipments and identified 15% exposed to Red Sea/Suez routes
  • Analyzed supplier geographic concentration and single-point failure risks
  • Modeled transit time and cost impacts of full Cape reroute scenarios
  • Assessed buffer stock levels at EU and US hubs (target: 90 days critical APIs)
  • Prioritized high-volume products and time-sensitive biologics for immediate action
Slide 4 - Risk Assessment Methodology
Slide 5 of 14

Slide 5 - Crisis Timeline

Oct 2023: Houthi Attacks Begin Yemen Houthis target Red Sea shipping in support of Gaza war Jan 2024: US-Led Strikes US and allies strike Houthi targets; shipping disruptions intensify Apr 13, 2024: Iran Attacks Israel Iran launches 300+ drones/missiles; US aids defense Apr 19, 2024: Israel Retaliates Limited Israeli strike on Iran escalates tensions Ongoing: Continued Disruptions Red Sea shipping down 50%; Suez Canal traffic halved (Wikipedia)

Slide 5 - Crisis Timeline
Slide 6 of 14

Slide 6 - Supply Chain Impacts

  • 50%: Red Sea Traffic Drop
  • 30%: Suez Canal Decline
  • 14 days: Extra Transit Time
  • 2x: Freight Costs Rise

---

Photo by Stepan Konev on Unsplash

Source: Wikipedia, industry reports

Slide 6 - Supply Chain Impacts
Slide 7 of 14

Slide 7 - Command Center Response

1

Global Command Center

Activated Nov 2023 for real-time monitoring and coordination

---

Photo by Ana Garnica on Unsplash

Slide 7 - Command Center Response
Slide 8 of 14

Slide 8 - Role of the Global Command Center

  • Centralized hub activated Nov 2023 for 24/7 monitoring of geopolitical risks
  • Coordinates response across manufacturing, logistics, procurement and quality teams
  • Single source of truth for crisis communication and decision making
  • Integrates real-time data from Everbridge platform for alerts and SAP for asset visibility
  • Enables proactive rerouting and inventory repositioning before disruptions hit
Slide 8 - Role of the Global Command Center
Slide 9 of 14

Slide 9

  • Everbridge: Crisis alert management, mass notification, risk intelligence feeds
  • SAP: Real-time asset tracking, inventory levels, supplier performance monitoring
  • Integrated dashboards showing live shipment locations and disruption alerts
  • Command center interface displaying Red Sea route alerts and SAP asset health scores for AstraZeneca supply chain
Slide 9
Slide 10 of 14

Slide 10 - Mitigation Workflow

StepAction
1Route Optimization & Diversification
2Strategic Inventory Buffering
3Supplier Base Expansion
4Enhanced Monitoring & War Rooms
5Cross-functional Coordination
Slide 10 - Mitigation Workflow
Slide 11 of 14

Slide 11 - Supply Chain Resilience

  • Maintained 98% on-time delivery
  • Cost increase limited to 5%
  • No production halts

---

Photo by Louis Hansel on Unsplash

Slide 11 - Supply Chain Resilience
Slide 12 of 14

Slide 12 - Key Results

  • 0: Product Losses
  • 0: Quality Deviations
  • 0: Service Failures
  • 98%: On-Time Delivery
Slide 12 - Key Results
Slide 13 of 14

Slide 13 - Ongoing Tracking & Bi-Weekly Updates

  • Bi-weekly Global Command Center war room sessions with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Real-time KPI dashboards monitoring on-time delivery, inventory levels, and freight costs
  • Continuous geopolitical risk scanning integrated with Everbridge alerts
  • Weekly supply chain health reports shared with leadership
  • Scenario planning for potential escalations (e.g., Strait of Hormuz)
  • Next Steps: Maintain 90-day buffers and diversify further supplier base
Slide 13 - Ongoing Tracking & Bi-Weekly Updates
Slide 14 of 14

Slide 14 - Conclusion

Global Command Center ensured supply chain continuity amid crisis

Prepared for future geopolitical risks – Resilient AstraZeneca Supply Chain

---

Photo by Ninthgrid on Unsplash

Slide 14 - Conclusion

Discover More Presentations

Explore thousands of AI-generated presentations for inspiration

Browse Presentations
Powered by AI

Create Your Own Presentation

Generate professional presentations in seconds with Karaf's AI. Customize this presentation or start from scratch.

Create New Presentation

Powered by Karaf.ai — AI-Powered Presentation Generator