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Chinese Lockdowns and the Future of Supply Chains

Enterra Insights

… Authorities have now imposed restrictions on Beijing, while the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou, a gateway for air freight, also limited the movement of people in May.” to Australia are wrestling with a shortage of chemicals used in X-rays, while real-estate projects are held up by delayed materials. ”[5] Roger W.

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When Variability Is Our Only Constant

Supply Chain Shaman

With the mounting devastation in Ukraine, my heavy heart is a roadblock to writing. The disruption in Ukraine adds a new layer of variability and complexity to an already complicated world with many levels of disruption. COVID, inflation, climate change, and the Ukraine war are a layer of complexity with compounding effects.

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

ToolsGroup

How the War in Ukraine is Impacting the Supply Chain and Raw Material Prices. Thanks to container prices rising as much as 600%, money that could be used for advertising went to freight companies instead. How the War in Ukraine is Impacting the Supply Chain and Raw Material Prices. Covid-19’s Impact on the Supply Chain Crisis.

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Snapshot of 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains- Part Two

Supply Chain Matters

A published Future of Freight study sponsored by Deloitte in September 2022 indicated that U.S. Energy intensive chemical and other process manufacturers such as BASF have already moved sourcing and production of certain chemicals, fertilizers and other products to the U.S. customers increased to a level of $41.8 United States.

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Ensure Business Continuity Through 2022 in the Face of Product Shortages 

Logility

A resurgence of COVID-19 in Shenzhen, China – a logistics, tech, and manufacturing hub – means suspended operations and may further boost both freight rates and container prices. Complete visibility into your supply chain is necessary to safeguard operational continuity. Key Takeaways. The Products in Tight Supply in 2022.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 12 – 18)

Logistics Viewpoints

The high stock levels are the result of retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers stockpiling everything from beer to DIY tools, chemicals and clothes as COVID-19 lockdowns snarled supply chains and shut factories. They stocked up again after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushed up the price of raw materials such as energy and wheat.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 28 – June 3)

Logistics Viewpoints

A bill introduced in the US Senate is calling for stricter regulation of “ Generally Recognized as Safe ” substances and the creation of a new FDA office to assess the safety of chemicals in America’s food supply. The US’s ban on the import of Russian oil after the invasion of Ukraine has put a squeeze on diesel.