Are Supply Chain Challenges Affecting Lab Operations?

From reagent shortages to equipment delays, how are current global issues impacting your lab work?

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Switched to a β€œtwo vendors or it’s not critical” policy and raised min-stock to one full lead-time; when we sub brands we run a 10‑min ID/purity check so protocols don’t drift β€” feels like buffering our buffer. It ties up freezer space and cash, but it’s saved batches; @Anika have you mapped current lead times by vendor lately?

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