If a formal partnership where business depends the otherÅfs systems, then the company may be liable to the partner for profits lost during downtime
If lack of availability results in the shipment of defective products, it may trigger product-liability costs
Producers have to dispose of spoiled inventory
Setup costs to restart a stopped assembly line
If employees quit, hiring and training costs will increase
Repeated downtime may hurt a companyÅfs image, impairing consumer confidence in a particular brand
II. Social solutions
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