The Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) at Iowa State University is available to help you manage through supply chain disruptions caused by the he global spread of COVID-19 (the coronavirus disease).
Here are a few resources to assist you in preparing and managing disruptions to your supply chain:
CIRAS Checklists & Guides
Supply Chain Disruption Planning
PPE Supply Chain Comparison
CO2 Utilization in the US and COVID-19 Impacts
Vetting Potential Sources of PPE
Iowa-based Products and Services
Emergency PPE Products for the Healthcare Industry
Cloth Face Covering COVID-19 Sources in Iowa
Cloth Face Coverings and Face Shield Sources for School Systems
Emergency Producers of Hand Sanitizer
COVID-19 Cleaning Service Suppliers
Reference & Information Sources
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standards & Specification Summary
FedEx International Trade Bulletins
DB Shenker Customer Advisory on COVID-19
Kuehne + Nagel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Update
Bi-Weekly Coronavirus Freight Market Update by Freightwaves
If your business is impacted by COVID-19, CIRAS can provide no-cost assistance to help you understand your next steps. CIRAS has an emergency response team in place to help guide you through the recovery process. Send an email to ciras.info@iastate.edu and we’ll be in touch within 24 hours.