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Supply Chain Impacts from Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Logistics Viewpoints

But potential supply chain disruptions go well beyond fossil fuels. For example, Volkswagen is halting production at two electric vehicle plants in Germany as a result of interruptions of components sourced from Ukraine. Its largest export markets are Russia, China, Germany, Poland, and Italy. Beyond Fossil Fuels.

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Ease the Burden of Labor Shortages and Increase Supply Chain Resiliency 

Logility

Today’s supply chain is challenged by the impact of what would appear to be two disparate challenges: constant supply chain disruptions, and what’s been dubbed “The Great Resignation.” The labor supply is shrinking in Germany, Poland, Russia, and Japan, and contraction is expected to quicken.

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Enabling Supply Chain Flexibility: Two Important (But Often Overlooked) Factors

Talking Logistics

El Niño and Jonas are the latest reminders that weather and other natural events, such as earthquakes, can lead to supply chain disruptions. In light of these risks, developing a flexible supply chain is the best strategy for success, but what does that mean exactly and how can companies get there?

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July 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices Indicating Declining Momentum

Supply Chain Matters

The bottom three were listed as Poland , Taiwan and Myanmar. . August usually represents the global supply chain ramp up to supporting anticipated Q3 and Q4 holiday spending on consumer goods and other products. The top three regions exhibiting PMI growth were that of India, Australia and the Netherlands. United States.

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Conflict Worsens Global Food Insecurity

Enterra Insights

Considering that the world’s population is increasing by one billion people every 11 to 12 years, losing any source of food is big problem. As I noted in another article, one shining counter-example is the people of Poland.[5] .”[1] Recently, it seems like the world is filled with violence and conflict. World Food Program.

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August 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices- Declining Momentum Accelerating

Supply Chain Matters

The bottom three were listed as Poland , Taiwan and Myanmar. From our lens, they telegraph the likelihood of more declining global supply chain activity levels extending to the end of 2022. Our sense is that a bubble is about to burst in global transportation and logistics cost factors, but that remains to be seen. .

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24 supply chain experts & business leaders reveal the #1 challenge of supply chain management (and how to solve it)

6 River Systems

. “They have also diversified their supply chains from a geographic perspective to reduce the supply-side risks from any one country or region,” explains Deloitte. Mike Krabbe @enVistaCommerce Mike Krabbe is a Senior Director in enVista’s Supply Chain Solutions Practice.