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description: "We believe that once the immediate threat is past, the appropriate long-term response by companies with global supply chains, to disruptions such as trade wars and COVID-19 pandemics, will include:\n- Diversifying to multiple suppliers, exercising due diligence \n- Seeking international suppliers with flexible local supply chains\n- Strengthening relationships at the executive level \n- Evaluating advanced technologies based on independent advice and track records \n- Engaging experienced third-party quality control inspectors"
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### How can CEA help to reduce risk during COVID-19? 

Once the immediate threat is past, CEA recommends the following long-term risk-reduction strategies for companies that rely on global solar supply chains:

- Diversify to multiple suppliers and exercise due diligence 
- Seek international suppliers with flexible local supply chains
- Strengthen relationships at the executive level 
- Evaluate advanced technologies based on independent advice and track records 
- Engage experienced third-party quality control inspectors 

CEA's global team is ready help.

**Contact us for a free consultation** on how to reduce the risks of solar and energy storage supply delays during COVID-19 and other unexpected supply chain disruptions.

**#TrustCEA**