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Can You Predict Supply Chain Disruptions in an Unpredictable World?

Logility

Then came Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Between them, Ukraine and Russia account for approximately one-third of global wheat production. This means supply chain leaders have had to shift from using trains back to using ocean freight and getting goods to market takes longer.

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Managing the Supply Chain in Times of Crisis?

BlueYonder

As we watch Russia’s invasion of Ukraine unfold, the real cost of this war is plain: lost lives, families that are forever altered, and destroyed communities. The long-term effects could be devastating, including global food shortages and record levels of inflation, both in Europe and the United States.

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Build Resilient Supply Chains That Weather Disruptions 

Logility

As the pandemic eased, ports suffered bottlenecks, natural disasters disrupted freight movement, railways suffered congestion, and new legislation further complicated the movement of goods. Can the United States be far behind? Manufacturers and shipping companies assumed that because of layoffs, demand would drop.

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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. Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities. Raw Material Shortages Are Affecting a Challenged Supply Chain.

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Continued Disruption and Added Cost Inflation Reflected in Key Global Transportation and Logistics Indices in March and Q1 2022

Supply Chain Matters

The World Container Index , assessed by Drewy Consultants, is a compilation of eight major shipping routes to and from the United States , Europe and Asia. The authors noted that it was unclear as to whether the conflict in Ukraine and associated disruptions to ocean shipping made for the difference. per 40-foot container.

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Report That Global Ocean Container Rates on the Decline

Supply Chain Matters

The Wall Street Journal reported this week (Paid subscription or metered view) that ocean container freight rates related to the most active global shipping lanes continue to decline amid what is traditionally considered the peak shipping period leading up to the holiday fulfillment season in the November-December period.

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Parcel Carrier Fuel Surcharges Expected to Rise, Here’s What Shippers Should Know

Intelligent Audit

These averages have impacted the United States in different areas. Russia-Ukraine war – The cost of every gallon of fuel covers crude oil, refining, distributing, marketing, and taxes. Consolidate Freight Wherever Possible. Leverage Domestic Inventory Before Ordering More Overseas. from the previous week and $1.71