Supply Chain Disruption

Understanding organized labor’s impact on our supply chain

Thursday, October 17, 2024 · University of Tennessee A long-term U.S. port strike may have been adverted, but another deadline looms in January. Don Maier from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, explains the impact organized labor has on the supply chain.

Teamsters union serves Canadian National Railway with strike notice

Friday, August 23, 2024 · Andy Gray Canadian Labour Minister Steve McKinnon stepped in and ordered binding arbitration between the country’s largest railroads and Teamsters Canada, allowing rail operations to resume and averting a major supply chain disruption

Inflation continues to have a wide-ranging impact on supply chains

Monday, May 13, 2024 · Brian Straight Inflation continues to impact various areas of supply chains, which are still dealing with ongoing disruptions, a Blue Yonder executive survey has found.

Planning fatigue may be settling in

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 · Brian Straight Supply chain disruption scenario planning continues to remain robust, but there is some fatigue settling in as fewer organizations are making it a priority.

Baltimore Bridge Collapse Latest Supply Chain Disruption

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 · SCMR Staff The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore was struck by a 948-foot cargo ship and collapsed early Tuesday morning, causing the bridge and several cars to fall into the Patapsco River. The supply chain impact is uncertain at this point.

How To Prevent Supply Chain Disruptions in 2024

Thursday, October 19, 2023 · Unity SCM Supply chain disruptions happen daily, and some are more problematic than others. With the right data solution and a proactive supply chain strategy, your organization can be better equipped to address supply chain disruptions — from seasonal issues to severe weather events.

The power of international arbitration amid supply chain disruptions

Friday, August 26, 2022 · Cristina Rodriguez As the preferred method for resolving cross-border disputes, international arbitration is an effect means to future supply chain resiliency.

New study sheds light on root cause of higher food prices

Friday, July 15, 2022 · SCMR Staff There has been a measurable and important impact on supply chain disruption for food and beverage products.

A global reorientation beats a global retreat

Friday, July 15, 2022 · Jim Tompkins Few, if any countries, could shut down international trade and provide its residents with an acceptable standard of living.

Managing supply chain disruptions: U.S., U.K. manufacturers accelerate procurement

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 · SCMR Staff Study finds 97% of procurement leaders see significant disruption in direct materials supply chain; 67% not confident in existing technology; 84% consider modernization a strategic priority.

Supply chain disruptions drive up costs, complexity at large enterprises

Friday, July 1, 2022 · SCMR Staff Increased inventory and supplier numbers are two of the consequences.

When will Shanghai come out of lockdown?

Thursday, May 26, 2022 · Rosemary Coates Supply chains are again in peril, and the overall situation isn’t likely to get better any time soon.

War in Ukraine:  Responding to supply chain disruption

Tuesday, April 12, 2022 · Joe Terino and Peter Guarraia Here is our early assessment of what you need to do including a handful of no-regret moves to make.

The war in Ukraine may have supply chain implications beyond energy

Friday, March 11, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock Turns out, Ukraine is a source of engineering and technology services that may disrupt supply chains.

Are more port disruptions ahead?

Friday, February 18, 2022 · SCMR Staff The U.S. Pacific Coast Longshore Contract is up for renewal on July 1, 2022. While negotiations are still ongoing, there is the possibility of labor strikes across U.S. west coast ports and logistics leaders should prepare for all possible outcomes.