Nortek Warns Customers of 'Ripple Effect' From Supply Chain Delays, Disruptions
Nortek warned customers in a Wednesday email of a “ripple effect” from coronavirus-related supply chain delays and disruptions. “This is a terrible and unexpected event that many companies, including ours, are addressing,” said Steve Deblock, executive vice president-operations, saying the…
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company is “diligently” working with suppliers to prioritize production scheduling, return of personnel and ensuring customers “are supported to the best of our ability.” The company is managing affected product lines, offering substitutions where available and using “buffer/safety stock when we can.” It’s working with key suppliers and partners “as this will likely affect logistics, including container availability, driver availability, and port congestion.”