ACHR: Some Supply Chain Pressures Ease, But Other Challenges Remain Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., shares her thoughts on how the supply chain is still out of alignment. The biggest new source of supply issues is the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Some Supply Chain Pressures Ease, But Other Challenges Remain | 2022-05-03 | ACHR News
Just as turning over the calendar to January 2021 failed to make the pandemic disappear, a new year has had little impact on the supply chain issues plaguing the HVAC industry.
Many of the same challenges remain, and every new disruption creates a cascade of slowdowns. These disruptions range from an earthquake in Japan that temporarily halted microchip production to a strike at a Finnish paper producer that makes the material used for shipping labels. The coronavirus pandemic continues to hinder the movement of goods, with a major outbreak in Shanghai causing serious issues.
The biggest new source of supply issues is the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This region contains much of the world’s supply of copper and other industrial inputs. The conflict also disrupts trade routes. All this adds up to HVAC contractors facing continued delays in obtaining certain parts and equipment, along with increased uncertainty.