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High Seas Troubles Affect Global Supply Chains, Part One: Security Risks

Enterra Insights

Recent events remind us how big the world is and how vital ocean supply lines are for the global economy. That means maritime shipping lies at the very heart of the global logistical system. From Russia in the Black Sea to Iran-backed Houthi rebels in the Red Sea new security risks have emerged.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

I thought I understood all the major supply chain implications of the pandemic until I began reading Yossi Sheffi’s new book The New (Ab)Normal: Reshaping Business and Supply Chain Strategy beyond Covid-19. The potential supply chain impacts of this conflict dwarf any other supply chain news that might be reported.

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Trends 2019: Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

Nowhere is change more evident than in the supply chain arena. Trends affecting supply chain operations. ”[2] Below are some of the trends subject matter experts suggest will impact supply chain operations in 2019. .”[2] ”[1]. ”[1]. Global trade. ”[4]. Worker shortages.

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The Greatest Risks Facing Supply Chains

Enterra Insights

Facing risks head-on is always the best strategy. Supply chain professionals are certainly acquainted with risks and risk-taking; however, their principal concern is managing risks. ” However, not everyone appreciates the risks an organization’s supply chain faces. ” • Business Information Risks.

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Sorry, I’m Not Sure: Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2018

Talking Logistics

I will be wrong again,” I stated last year before making my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2017 , and I was right. But I was right with some of my other predictions, especially my prediction that we would see a rise in cyber attacks in 2017, with supply chain and logistics operations becoming new targets.

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10 Disruptive Issues in the Supply Chain

American Global Logistics

Volatility and uncertainty in the logistics industry have dominated the news in 2024. Specifically, we covered the threats, impacts, and mitigation strategies disrupting supply chains. and other countries have also imposed sanctions on Iran and have provided support to the Houthis.

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Supply Chain Risk Hits the Big Time

Enterra Insights

For too long, supply chain risk management has been mostly confined within supply chain circles. CEOs and government agencies were more than happy to let a few experts deal with supply chain challenges. Thanks to a rise in cyber attacks, supply chain risk management is receiving attention in all quarters.