Supply Chains in Crisis

U.S. Needs to Guard Exports From Supply Chain Snarls, Biden’s Envoy Says

January 5, 2022

U.S. port authorities and ocean carriers, dealing with record import volumes, need to ensure that exports aren’t hindered amid the unprecedented supply chain logjams that aren’t showing clear signs of dissipating, President Biden’s port envoy says.

Inventory ‘Bullwhip’ Risk Emerges in Latest U.S. Logistics Index

January 5, 2022

Bloomberg

The bigger-than-usual rush to stockpile products on U.S. retail shelves and in warehouses ahead of the holidays might give way to an economic hangover of sorts.

There’s No End in Sight for Chip-Constrained Auto Sales Slump

January 4, 2022

Bloomberg

Last year's historically low auto sales reflect a global microchip shortage that forced carmakers to limit output or ship some vehicles without fully functioning features.

Biden Launches Plan to Fight Meatpacker Giants on Inflation

January 3, 2022

Bloomberg

President Biden promised to “fight for fairer prices” for farmers and consumers as he announced plans to combat the market power of the giant conglomerates that dominate meat and poultry processing.

Truck Drivers, Seafarers Quit as Omicron Spreads

January 2, 2022

Bloomberg

From seafarers refusing to get back on ships to truck drivers whose concern over Covid-related border closures trumps the lure of higher pay, the transport industry is bracing for another roller coaster year of supply chain disruptions.

The Supply Crunch Is Forcing Marine Managers Into New Thinking

December 30, 2021

Ronnie Adcock and Darin N. Miller, SCB Contributors

The role of the maritime manager has changed, and it will take more innovative solutions from all members of the supply chain to help fix the current crisis.

Shipper of Choice: A Vital Status for Supply Chain Success

December 29, 2021

Brian Belcher, SCB Contributor

In this tight market it has become so important for shippers to reach the level of being a “shipper of choice.”

How to Support Customers When Supply Chains Are Unpredictable

December 28, 2021

Niko Polvinen, SCB Contributor

The holidays are placing even more stress on supply chains. Here are four ways you can help lower stress, minimize damage and deliver positive customer service.

From Covid's Legacy to Containers Falling Overboard: These Are Our Top Stories of 2021

December 27, 2021

Jess White, SupplyChainBrain

Here’s a look back at our most-clicked stories this year — which showcase the worst of the crisis, new ideas that it spurred, and a glimpse at how we got here.