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TheĀ Ukraine Logistics Coalition with Ben Gordon

The Logistics of Logistics

The Ukraine Logistics Coalition with Ben Gordon. The situation in the Ukraine grows more desperate every minute and the need for humanitarian aid is enormous and growing. People who work in logistics and supply chain are in a unique position to help the people of the Ukraine. About Ben Gordon.

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Ukraine and the Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

The world is rightfully concerned about Russia’s ruthless and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Anyone who believes that the Ukraine invasion will have little impact beyond the Crimea region is in for a shock. Russia is a commodities powerhouse and a key supplier of energy to Europe. ”[1]. Hybrid Warfare. ”[4].

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How is the Logistics Economy Holding Up?

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain and logistics functions have been one of the most volatile in the global economy of the last four years. However, the immediate changes in consumption patterns and the subsequent ā€œget out of the houseā€ rebound were quickly followed by widespread inflation and the Ukraine war. appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The war in Ukraine and the role of supply chain professionals

Procurement Academy

Over 250,000 US companies, and over 160,000 European companies, have direct or indirect suppliers in Russia and Ukraine. Energy : Russia was the second-largest global exporter of oil and has been supplying over 30% of Europeā€™s gas. More broadly, we can expect disruption of logistics networks and increased transport costs.

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Energy Crisis in Asia and Europe: The Supply Chain Impact

Resilinc

February 2023 saw supply chain struggles continue across Asia and Europe due to dwindling energy supplies, ongoing effects of COVID-19, high inflation, and more. Compounding the problem, natural gas prices have risen due to cold weather, coupled with the effects on natural gas supplies of the Russia-Ukraine war.

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5 Steps to Address the Rising Geopolitical Risks to Your Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

My recent conversations with the supply chain practitioners are dominated by supply chain risk ā€” 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. Europe relies on Russia for around 35% of its natural gas.

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Editorā€™s Choice: Aluminum Can Shortage Defines a New Normal for Food Packaging

Logistics Viewpoints

This shortage is the culmination of various ongoing issues ā€“ geopolitical tensions related to the Russia-Ukraine war, the rapid shift in consumer buying behavior and container freight availability. The deepening power crisis has already taken 900,000 tons of smelting capacity offline in North America and Europe. What’s Next?

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