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Editor’s Choice: Aluminum Can Shortage Defines a New Normal for Food Packaging

Logistics Viewpoints

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. Many breweries were also reported to be paying premiums to purchase cans just to meet their immediate needs.

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Meet Peter Guinto, Resilinc’s VP of Government Affairs

Resilinc

In particular, it must be allocated resources to update its inventory management and supply chain technology. So, a Chinese invasion of Taiwan would make Taiwanese imports inaccessible, and sanctions against China by the Western world, like those against Russia, would seriously disrupt our imports from China.

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

ToolsGroup

Industry professionals have put in tireless hours and taken strategic measures to keep the supply chain moving and meet customer demand. Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities. Forbes ).

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Ensure Business Continuity Through 2022 in the Face of Product Shortages 

Logility

Russia’s war against Ukraine has created trade restrictions both ways as Russia bans the export of more than 200 products and the United States restricts Russian imports. The companies Ingas and Cryoin have shut down operations as Russia escalates attacks and destroys essential infrastructure. Food products.

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Advancing Resilience Amidst Trade Disruptions and Tariff Swings

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

It is subject to constant change in the global ecosystem In recent years, the share of total global trade by emerging economies including the BRIICS (Brazil, Russia, India, Indonesia, China, and South Africa) countries has continued to increase rapidly. per cent of global service exports.

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The impact of regional instabilities on the Global Supply Chain and how ERP can help

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Even companies without a direct supplier connection in Russia or Ukraine will experience debilitating disruption across industries from energy to agriculture. On top of that, uncertainty over the conflict will lead to higher oil and natural gas prices worldwide, even if additional supply outside of Russia comes online.

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Can You Predict Supply Chain Disruptions in an Unpredictable World?

Logility

Between them, Ukraine and Russia account for approximately one-third of global wheat production. It’s time to make over your supply chain to meet and overcome obstacles head on as well as create new flexibility that will help you cope with future supply chain disruptions. The Power to Predict Supply Chain Disruptions.