More Strikes & Disruptions: Prepare to Thrive: Create a Resilient Supply Chain
There has been a plethora of strikes, potential strikes and disruptions in the last few years. In fact, the threat of strikes has made its way through the supply chain.
Disruptions Rage with CrowdStrike, Aerospace Shortages & Porsche
Volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) continues to rage and threaten manufacturers and supply chain chain organizations. The VUCA threshold skyrocketed during the pandemic, and it has not returned to normal.
Reallocating Manufacturing & Supply Chain Capacity to Mitigate Risk & Ensure Success GalleryReallocating Manufacturing & Supply Chain Capacity to Mitigate Risk & Ensure Success
Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, SIOP / S&OP, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Transformation, Optimization & Collaboration
Reallocating Manufacturing & Supply Chain Capacity to Mitigate Risk & Ensure Success
The supply chain is in a constant state of disruption. As we discussed on Supply Chain Chats, simple backup plans are no longer enough. In fact, you can look at recent events and determine if a backup is sufficient. Starting with the pandemic, of course, most if not all companies didn't have a sufficient enough backup plan.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse & Impacts in the Supply Chain
Horribly, a container ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, and much of the bridge collapsed. From a supply chain point of view, it has caused significant near-term impacts and extended disruptions in the region.
Inc.: Baltimore’s Business Community Grapples With Impact of Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse GalleryInc.: Baltimore’s Business Community Grapples With Impact of Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse
Business & the Economy, E-Commerce & Logistics, Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, In The News, Media, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics
Inc.: Baltimore’s Business Community Grapples With Impact of Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse
The Baltimore disaster is expected to further compound the stress already placed on the global freight system. “Container shipping traffic has already been quite disrupted, because of the drought going on in the Panama Canal–ships from there [are] going through the Suez Canal to come to the east coast of the U.S. from Northeast Asia,” says Lisa Anderson.
Supply Chain Volatility, Risk & Capacity Remain Critical Priorities as Highlighted by Mexico Train & Red Sea Delays GallerySupply Chain Volatility, Risk & Capacity Remain Critical Priorities as Highlighted by Mexico Train & Red Sea Delays
Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement
Supply Chain Volatility, Risk & Capacity Remain Critical Priorities as Highlighted by Mexico Train & Red Sea Delays
The best consulting clients are razor focused on supply chain volatility, risk and capacity. The recent events in the Red Sea highlight these critical priorities.
Supply Chain Resilience Has Risen to the Top with the White House Council GallerySupply Chain Resilience Has Risen to the Top with the White House Council
Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Transformation, Optimization & Collaboration
Supply Chain Resilience Has Risen to the Top with the White House Council
The White House has launched a cabinet-level supply chain council as the criticality of the topic rises to the top.
Israel-Hamas War & Impacts on the Supply Chain
Israel was attacked by Hamas, and the world has another war in another region of the world. Since the global supply chain is interconnected, in addition to the devastation in the region, supply chain impacts will emerge.
Supply Chains are on the Move
Global supply chains are on the move. Executives have been hit with the harsh reality that the risk (supply chain, geopolitical, cyber, IP, etc.) is far higher than they realized when they outsourced with an eye to cost.
Medtech’s Supply Chain: From Disruption to Opportunity
Although the supply chain challenges have abated since the COVID-19 pandemic, disruptions continue to persist and risks have increased. VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity) has increased substantially in the world, negatively impacting the safety, security, and reliability of the supply chain.