Supply chain management is often seen as a key consideration for assuring business continuity. Although 44 percent said they would stop doing business with companies found to be non-compliant, only 33 percent said they would actually visit suppliers to ascertain their Y2K status. Only three percent of respondents say their firms have completed contingency planning, while five percent indicate that their organizations are yet to begin. Almost 25 percent of the sample have 10 percent or less of their plans complete. The survey is conducted electronically.
Respondents represent both public and private companies as well as government organizations.
Twenty two percent of respondents are executives, either presidents, CEOs, CFOs, CIOs or vice presidents. Another 32 percent are directors and managers and 12 percent were programmers or engineers. The survey incorporates the views of individuals from 15 discrete industries. Sixty two percent of respondents say they are spending 25 percent or less. The Year 2000 computer problem poses great uncertainties for organizations and individuals in virtually every walk of life.