Resilinc

JANUARY 16, 2023

After running the game 24 times in seven hours, the group found that the United States, Taiwan, Japan, and other allies would likely defeat China and preserve Taiwan’s independence—but at enormous costs. How can the US prepare for a China-Taiwan war? What will happen to semiconductors if China invades Taiwan? Meanwhile, U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2022

My recent conversations with the supply chain practitioners are dominated by supply chain risk — specifically geopolitical risks in light of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Here are some ways supply chains are being impacted by the situation in Ukraine. Let us dive deeper into how supply chains are getting disrupted.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

However, the immediate changes in consumption patterns and the subsequent “get out of the house” rebound were quickly followed by widespread inflation and the Ukraine war. I also looked at changes in exports by the US, Europe, and China. However, China and the US were among the 8 countries where output increased.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 23, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters March 23 rd edition of our COVID-19 and Ukraine Conflict News Capsule, we provide updates to ongoing industry supply chain developments and disruptions of concern to our reading audience. China Silk Road Rail Link Disrupted. China Silk Road Rail Link Disrupted. East Coast Ports the Likely Next Test.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 13, 2022

Global order changes especially in China, Ukraine, and Russia . China is no longer a low cost country and they are facing demographic and political issues. . The Ukraine/Russia war is going to cause food shortages and possibly famines. . China’s Demographic Collapse and Geography – Peter Zeihan.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This shortage is the culmination of various ongoing issues – geopolitical tensions related to the Russia-Ukraine war, the rapid shift in consumer buying behavior and container freight availability. This article is from Chetan Chaudhari at GEP and examines the ongoing aluminum can shortage. What’s Next?

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The report further indicates that two downstream suppliers in China that rely on the parts and assemble them into larger modules are also cutting their production 70 percent and 90 percent, respectively. Whereas the spot rate to ship a container from China to the U.S. West Coast had declined to the lowest level in more than two years.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 17, 2023

As China’s economy slows, its leaders worry that emerging foreign government and transnational corporate strategies focused on trade with China will make matters worse. At the height of the pandemic, there were numerous calls for decoupling from China as a way to protect national interests.

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Logility

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Then came Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Between them, Ukraine and Russia account for approximately one-third of global wheat production. Between them, Ukraine and Russia account for approximately one-third of global wheat production. By 1979, China was one of the globe’s fastest-growing economies.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 27, 2022

Port bottlenecks that have increased supply chain congestion because of the war in Ukraine and lockdowns in China may be showing signs of easing, according to one of the world’s biggest shipping companies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

But SHIFEX, the freight forwarder rate index, recently recorded the lowest ocean freight rate between China and the port of Long Beach in 24 months —a rate of $3,500 to move a 40-foot container. This is an 80% drop year on year drop. When the Federal Reserve (the Fed) believes inflation is too high, they raise interest rates.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 18, 2022

allies to strengthen trade relationships to shore up global supply chains disrupted by the pandemic, worsened by Russia’s war in Ukraine and threatened longer term by a reliance on China. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called on “trusted” U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2022

They collectively provide evidence that the prior disruptions still occurring among industry supply chains, compounded by the latest manufacturing, logistics and transportation disruptions occurring in China, will have a longer economic and service level effect in the coming months. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Declined.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

Large companies in China are adopting warehouse automation at an increasing rate due to the limited supply of companies that are able to provide advanced fulfillment capabilities. For example, there is a limited supply of logistics service providers with the desired capabilities in China, compared with a rapidly growing e-commerce market.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 15, 2022

By now our Supply Chain Matters readers have already viewed headlines of yet another COVID-19 variant induced lockdown of certain manufacturing and port facilities in China. China’s zero tolerance coronavirus outbreak policies were likely cause additional disruptions this year and that has come to pass. Bob Ferrari.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

Over four-hundred days of war in Ukraine. Growing tensions between China and trading partners. Unrest in Sudan. The global supply chain is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of reasonably priced logistics, and low variability.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Earlier this year, before Russia invaded Ukraine and COVID-19 reemerged in China, it seemed we would finally enjoy relief from supply chain interruptions and price increases. Add a resurgence of Covid-19 in China near major ports for a further strain on shipping , and supply chains as we once knew them are a thing of the past.

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All Things Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Ukraine says Grain Deal will be Extended Following a United Nations brokered deal, to allow exports of Ukrainian grain from the Black Sea, is set to be extended by a…

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 5, 2022

One of the biggest contributors to inflation is the increase of oil and gas prices, which will remain high as long as the conflict in the Ukraine rages. Some of the supply constraints are also due to the destruction of key infrastructure in the Ukraine for shipping of these commodities. War in Ukraine turns into global conflict.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2022

Changes like the turmoil in Asia (Taiwan & China) and in Europe (Ukraine & Russia) are currently impacting supply chains. Given the amount of trade between the USA and China, any changes to the relationship could have a major impact on supply chains.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 8, 2023

The reasons are myriad: Fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; inflation causing high food prices; continued repercussions from the Covid-19 pandemic; regional conflicts; climate change; and extreme weather events. Savage notes that 2022 “was the fourth year in a row that the number in urgent need of food aid has risen.”

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 24, 2023

The study also found half (49%) of the surveyed US companies had experienced an increase in climate volatility, with this figure jumping in China and Taiwan to a massive 93%. and China and Russia’s continuing invasion of Ukraine. ”[5] Most people are quite aware of the on-going tensions between the U.S.

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Proxima

JULY 27, 2023

The paper, ‘Defence’s Response to a More Contested and Volatile World’ follows the Integrated Review Refresh, published in March 2023 and considers, more fully, lessons from the ongoing war in Ukraine. However, the war in Ukraine has thrown up some questions over how UK Defence operates now and in the future.

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The pandemic isn’t over—especially not in China. In February, OEMs with China-dependent supply chains had reasons to hope that changed policies would mean a surge in Omicron cases would cause only moderate disruptions. But by March, China’s industrial production declined with quarantines and lockdowns. entities.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Issues with China supply chain. Ukraine/Russia supply chain problem (grain, fuel, etc.). The more VUCA ahead refers to continued supply chain disruptions caused by: Diesel fuel shortages. Potential railroad strike. Potential strike or labor slowdown for West coast ports. Holiday season. Uncertain economic conditions – recession.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 28, 2022

Impacts have included production facilities globally and across China, the auto maker’s most profitable market. Last month, at the start of Ukraine hostilities, VW had to overcome a shortage of wiring harnesses supporting various German based production lines that were previously produced in Ukraine.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 2022

Our stated takeaway from for the Q1 data was that indices were no longer reflecting the optimism indicated in February, and instead that of growing headwinds and added geopolitical concerns related to effects of the Ukraine conflict and China’s potential economic stumble as a result of a strict COVID-19 isolation policy.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 20, 2022

China has been called the world’s factory floor and for good reason. When China’s factories shut down, the effects are felt globally. ”[1] Chinese lockdowns are particularly being felt in one of China’s largest cities and busiest ports — Shanghai. Close to 30% of that backlog alone is in China.”[3]

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Enterra Insights

JULY 11, 2022

” The latest evidence of this truism is in Ukraine, where NATO allies are supporting efforts to preserve democracy and keep essential exports flowing. The pandemic shined a spotlight on the dependence of many companies on a limited number of suppliers, primarily in China. She explains, “China is going in another direction.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 12, 2023

.” Most people are aware that progress in global food security is being challenged by geopolitical events (like the war in Ukraine) and changing climates. The war in Ukraine, inflation, fertilizer shortages, COVID-19, regional conflicts and extreme weather are colliding to create a global food crisis unlike any food crisis in the past.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 25, 2022

While the Intel CEO’s comments are not the first to compare the two capabilities, the timing is especially poignant in the backdrop of the conflict occurring in Ukraine , and the heightened tensions between China and the island of Taiwan. The former is the existing global epicenter of semiconductor design and production.

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Proxima

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

As globally significant events such as the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and accelerated climate change impact global organizations, supply chains have been absorbing many of the shocks, and longer-term challenges are gathering on the horizon. There are broader trends that leaders must also consider in the longer term.

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Resilinc

MARCH 28, 2023

Asia Energy Crisis Currently, both China and Pakistan are suffering a major energy crunch from dwindling energy supplies and high global gas prices. China is one of the world’s leading importers of liquified natural gas (LNG). China’s Natural Gas Shortage Interestingly, China is facing an “artificial shortage” of LNG due to budget.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 3, 2022

Once again the data collectively provides evidence that disruptions remain occurring among industry supply chains, compounded by the manufacturing, logistics and transportation disruptions occurring in China. The May report noted that the downturn in China based manufacturing output extended into its third consecutive month.

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Proxima

AUGUST 25, 2022

However, this couldn’t be more different for China, as the country continues to pursue a strict zero-Covid policy through lockdowns, spanning across some of the country’s key port cities. China is the world’s largest exporting economy, and second largest importer, holding eight of the top twenty ports globally.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 22, 2023

Russia’s Arctic Expansion: A Long-Term Strategy While the world is currently focused on the conflict in Ukraine, Russia is quietly expanding its military presence in the Arctic, building new bases in the region. Currently, the primary route for transporting goods from Europe to Asia is the Swiss Trade route.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

and China relative to global trade and critical materials dependencies would be a likely scenario. Multi-industry supply management teams were already evaluating, and some were exercising a termed China Plus strategy, deploying an alternative area of supply or manufacturing from that of China.

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