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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. Because Russia and Ukraine are leading exporters of grain, wheat futures in Chicago rose by almost 6% to $9.26 Image source: Financial Times.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 2 – 8)

Logistics Viewpoints

Chipotle Mexican Grill says its goal to source and sell chicken that’s certified as humanely raised has been delayed because its suppliers weren’t able to make the necessary changes without disrupting supply. At the same time, the number of suppliers in China that received procurement bids declined by 9 percent in 2021.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-up: Regulator Approves Canadian Pacific Merger with KCS and Added Rivian Development

Supply Chain Matters

Reportedly the regulatory agency can issue orders to enforce required environmental mitigation measures among certain deemed congested areas, “ including preventing potential merger-caused delays and service disruptions of commuter rail service in the Chicago area. ” wide inter-city passenger rail network.

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Four Strategies To Deploy As Supply Chain Hits Main Street

Supply Chain Shaman

For the CFO, end-to-end is a focus on transactional flows like order-to-cash and procure-to-pay. Most are clueless about driving a better-planned order flow from tactical planning to procurement or transportation planning or how to improve forecast-value-added (FVA) processes. The focus is on Imagining Supply Chain 2030.