Supply Chain Disruption

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.

Three strategies to prepare supply chains for sustained disruption

Wednesday, February 2, 2022 · Suzie Petrusic
New approaches, flexibility and reducing risk in the first place are important to supply chain recovery.
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