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Supply Chain Matters COVID-19 and Ukraine Conflict News Capsule Update- October 25 2022

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In our Supply Chain Matters news capsule of September 27, we pointed out that business, supply chain and transportation media had reported this that the cost of shipping a container of goods from China to the U.S. The real story is how accurate and responsive such adjustments turn out to be in quarterly and annual business performance.

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

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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. Surface Transportation Board on the merger with Kansas City Southern. . East Coast Ports the Likely Next Test.

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

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We now add highlights of March and Q1-2022 key global transportation and logistics indices. Global and Domestic Transportation and Logistics Indices. For the specific routing of Shanghai to Los Angeles , the index was reported as $9112 at the end of March, compared to $10,986 at the end of February. Global Shipping.

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Another China Based Lockdown and Supply Network Disruption- Implications and Call to Action

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West Coast ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. This latest disruption comes on the heels of the intensifying Ukraine conflict, and the implications of global energy, agricultural and mining commodity supply network disruptions impacting industry supply chains in the subsequent weeks. Call to Action. Nearly every U.S.

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What Should Supply Chain Management Teams Anticipate in 2023 and Beyond- Part One

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The year featured continual component shortfalls, explosive inbound materials cost increases and continuous global transportation disruptions. West Coast ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach with the average wait time for ships to be unloaded reaching 20.8 Current Year 2022. seen as a likely alternative.

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The Endless Complexities of the Ocean side of Supply Chains

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Nearly all goods, bulk, and liquid as well as more obvious commodities, are capable of being transported by this method, whilst specialized containers and new fittings are frequently introduced to an already sophisticated market. ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach which saw their busiest March on record, handling a combined 898,287 TEU’s.

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Upstream and Downstream Supply Chain Explained: Don’t Get Caught Without a Paddle

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It involves all the activities related to the sourcing and transportation of raw materials needed in the manufacturing process. Starting with the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in nationwide lockdowns that put a temporary stop to raw materials transport.