In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson talks about impacts of supply chain disruptions and global unrest on inflation, recession, volatility, and opportunity. She uses the price of plastic as an example of the continuing impact from the Russia-Ukraine war and discusses China’s Zero-COVID policies impact on inflation and recession.
Supply chain disruptions continue to shift, requiring proactive strategies to improve resilience, strengthen SIOP, diversify sourcing, and stay ahead of changing risks.
According to the The Journal of Commerce, the West Coast ports are losing volume. The West Coast share of imports coming from Asia is down from 61.1% in 2021 to 58.8% in 2022 while the East Coast and Gulf Coast ports rose. According to the JOC, the ILWU contract negotiations are causing this change although there are concerns about drayage and rail as well.
According to the Wall Street Journal, supply chains are back to normal. We do NOT agree. Using a take-off from Monty Python, supply chain disruption is not dead yet.
Global instability is reshaping supply chains. Discover strategies for building resilience through SIOP, technology, strategic sourcing, and proactive planning.
Railroads move 40% of U.S. freight, making them a critical link in the supply chain. Learn why rail disruptions create widespread bottlenecks and how manufacturers can build more resilient supply chains.
Snarled supply chains throughout 2021 had industry hoping 2022 would be smoother, yet analysts said it would last into 2023 or longer. Lisa Anderson offers her insights about how 2023 is looking.
As a potential nationwide rail strike threatened to disrupt U.S. supply chains, Lisa Anderson discussed the risks to manufacturers and the proactive strategies companies should use to protect critical materials, maintain supply continuity, and minimize operational disruptions.
Is just-in-time dead? Lisa Anderson shares why the future of inventory management isn't about choosing between just-in-time and just-in-case, but building resilient, flexible supply chain strategies that balance risk, service, inventory investment, and profitability.
Shocks and events such as the war in Ukraine, the pandemic and Brexit, among other may feel like they have appeared out of nowhere, but these events are taking place within the context of overarching trends that are unmoved by these short-term shocks and events. This provides us with another perspective on how to react and devise successful supply chain strategies as we look to the future.
