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Japan and Ecuador Earthquakes: Supply Chain Lessons from Past Disasters

Talking Logistics

The recent earthquakes in Japan and Ecuador are a sad reminder of how deadly natural disasters can be. As of this morning, 41 people are confirmed dead in Kumamoto prefecture, the epicenter of Japan’s earthquakes, and 272 people have died in Ecuador , with thousands more injured and displaced from their homes.

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September and Q3 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices Enter Contraction Trending

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides our monthly highlights commentary and perspectives on published monthly global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Now, with September and full Q3 reporting available, global manufacturing activity has officially fallen below the 50.0 The September 2022 J.P.

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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. Increased Prices Resulting from Shortages and Supply Chain Issues. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. How Labor Shortages Have Hurt the Supply Chain. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis.

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White House Unveils Supply Chain Report

Enterra Insights

Faced with computer chip shortages and other supply chain issues, on 24 February, President Biden signed E.O. 14017, directing a whole-of-government review to assess vulnerabilities in, and strengthening the resilience of, critical supply chains. ”[2] Below are some of the major findings from departmental reviews.

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White House Announces Latest Plans for Supply Chain Resilience

Resilinc

Outside of the CSCR, the Administration outlined various other actions to help support lower costs for families, enable reliable deliveries, strengthen agriculture and food supply chains, and support jobs. In this blog, we will recap each new supply chain initiative.

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Navigating Global Supply Chain Disruptions: Strategies for Resilience

SCMDOJO

Natural disasters Natural disasters, like tsunamis, can have radical impacts across worldwide supply chains. Japan and Taiwan have earthquakes often, and they both are some of the leading suppliers of microchips. How Can We Create More Resilient Supply Chains?

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Resilience and Agility in Supply Chains: Navigating Change in a Dynamic World

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Supply changes occur when there are fluctuations in the availability or accessibility of raw materials, components, or finished products. These changes can be caused by factors such as natural disasters, political unrest, trade disputes, or disruptions in transportation networks.