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OECD Trims Economic Forecasts as a Result of Ukraine Conflict

Supply Chain Matters

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we highlight the latest OECD global economic forecast in the ongoing light of the Ukraine conflict and provide some additional industry supply chain implications. . It this agency’s prior December 2021 forecast, OECD had forecasted that global GDP growth would moderate to 4.5

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Supply Chain Risk Report: Ukraine-Russia Conflict

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As people in the Ukraine and around the world anxiously monitor the threat of war with Russia, supply chain managers must take stock of the risks to their supply chains and focus on potential mitigation measures. and European firms have tier 1, 2 or 3 suppliers in Russia or the Ukraine.

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The World Bank Significantly Lowers 2023 Global Growth Forecast

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of the World Bank ’s latest global economic forecast which points to a sharp, long lasting downturn in the global economy. A reinforcement of that message was provided this week with the World Bank significant lowering its forecast for the global economy in 2023. is forecasted to be 0.5

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2023 Supply Chain Priorities, Perceptions, and Initiatives – Preliminary Results

Logistics Viewpoints

In addition, the Board asked executives what steps they were taking in response to the war in Ukraine. According to our preliminary results, the most widespread tactics to be utilized in 2023 include planning and forecasting process improvements and sourcing of materials from more proximate/local suppliers.

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COVID-19 and Ukraine Conflict Global Supply Chain News Capsule March 23 2022

Supply Chain Matters

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. Foxconn Forecasts Challenging Operating Environment This Year. East Coast Ports the Likely Next Test. Canadian and U.S.

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Essential Technology Capabilities for Supply Chain in 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

In 2022, an increase in demand even amid record-high inflation, the Russia-Ukraine war and other disruptions amplified these problems, and they led to many organizations being beset by a demand and supply imbalance. Total cost breakdown details to understand what comprises those costs and their forecasted fluctuations.

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One Type of Inflation is Caused by Supply Chain Issues (And That is a Good Thing)

Logistics Viewpoints

It is difficult to forecast dropping demand. So, if a recession appears likely, companies need to error on the side of a conservative forecast, be prepared to lay off workers sooner rather than later, and start drawing down their safety stock inventory. There is a playbook for companies facing a recession.