5/6 COVID-19 update and Getting Back to Work in the New Normal
Supply Chain and Courier Updates
Per our last updates, suppliers are mostly operating and processing orders.
They are still practicing physical distancing and operations are a bit slower than usual. Sales reps aren't traveling and so are quite responsive to quote requests on the whole.
Many are still prioritizing PPE for COVID-19 response. Smaller suppliers like CP Lab Safety (they've shipped some of their masks day of order) or other smaller suppliers are likelier to have availability (especially masks; in general "short" lead times are around two weeks).
Keep in mind that some suppliers are considering all sales final and not accepting returns due to COVID-19.
Couriers are operating, but last mile deliveries can still be problematic. Thank delivery drivers, have clear signs that a lab is open to delivery, and let suppliers know that the lab is open and if there are any issues with a shipment, contact them to help resolve it.
The Happi Note – Getting Back to Work
HappiLabs and many of our partner labs continued to work as essential businesses during the COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders, with many working from home.
Many labs did temporarily close and may be wondering about how to resume operations as the COVID-19 physical distancing restrictions ease.
Having a plan to safely get back to work and how COVID-19 will continue to impact operations is important. For instance, one lab has masks, hand-sanitizer, gloves, and sticky floor mats at key entryways ready for scientists returning to the lab.
Several suppliers are hosting webinars aimed at this:
- Agilent is hosting a series of webinars on starting specific pieces of equipment back up and getting back to work in the lab
- Biocom is hosting a Webinar on the COVID-19 impacts on the supply chain to get scientists coming back to work oriented to the new normal
HappiLabs remains at work and this month will be safely and fully re-opening our offices as shelter-in-place orders are eased.
We are grateful for the worlds scientists and healthcare workers that are working to mitigate COVID-19 and helping us all get back to work in new innovative ways.