Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 23, 2022

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. Included in this update are the following updates: Canadian Pacific Railway Work Stoppage Eased. Canadian and U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2022

My recent conversations with the supply chain practitioners are dominated by supply chain risk — specifically geopolitical risks in light of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Here are some ways supply chains are being impacted by the situation in Ukraine. Let us dive deeper into how supply chains are getting disrupted.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2022

are on the decline because many retailers and wholesalers elected to move holiday focused goods earlier in the year. Similarly, WSJ separately reported that trucking freight operators now indicate that the traditional peak shipping season is crumbling as overstocked retailers cancel any new inventory orders. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Digest

APRIL 6, 2022

NRF Says Retail Sales will be Strong in 2022. Price of Sunflowwer, Other Oils, Soaring with Ukraine War. Stuck Ship to Try Unloading Container. Amazon Workers in New York says Yes to Makeshift Union

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Earlier this year, before Russia invaded Ukraine and COVID-19 reemerged in China, it seemed we would finally enjoy relief from supply chain interruptions and price increases. With the war in Ukraine inflicting more injury to an already weak global supply chain, you can expect high prices, product scarcity, and project delays through 2022.

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Logility

AUGUST 4, 2022

No doubt this brings some mirth and merriment in an otherwise bleak stretch for consumers, but it also brings a massive migraine for retailers. About 31% of grocery products consumers looked for were out of stock in the first week of April, according to Datasembly , a research firm that monitors grocery and retail pricing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2022

McCormick’s diverse supplier network helps shield it from Ukraine impacts. McCormick & Company , an American food company that manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavoring products to retail outlets, food manufacturers, and foodservice businesses is no exception.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

With the crisis in Ukraine and sanctions imposed on the Russian Federation, fuel and energy prices are now soaring. And this was before the Russian invasion of Ukraine began. Supermarkets, retailers and importers are beginning to lift prices in response to the crises, essentially passing the costs onto their customers.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 10, 2023

If you are in the retail industry, why should you attend this year’s event? Mike: What are the big challenges and issues that are facing the retail industry today? Mike: What are the big challenges and issues that are facing the retail industry today? Shannon: I would say 2023 is an interesting year for retail.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 8, 2022

Good for someone that wants to buy Halloween candy for 75% off the day after Halloween, but not so great for the candy manufacturer or retailer.”[5] Retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target, Costco, and Cost Plus World Market all are convenient, affordable places to secure sweets for the the sugariest and spookiest day of the year.”[8].

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 22, 2022

”[2] It’s ironic, therefore, in this inflationary period, that many retailers are experiencing the exact opposite problem — too few consumers seeking items they already have on hand. Now, some retailers are struggling with the opposite problem: a deluge of stuff nobody wants to buy.” The likes of Walmart Inc.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

In fact, retail and other verticals such as logistics providers (parcel) experienced rapid growth from 2019 – 2021. Disrupted supply chains and the resulting reduction in the availability of parts and materials is being further exacerbated by the ongoing war in Ukraine.”.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 27, 2022

Correspondents from the New York Times observe, “Global forces such as supply chain disruptions, severe weather, energy costs and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have contributed to rising inflation rates that have spooked stock market investors and put President Biden’s administration on the defensive.”[3] ”[4]. . Share data.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Retailers responded by ordering more eggs. The road ahead remains bumpy, with the pandemic still dominating the news and Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine threatening global stability and supply chains. At the beginning of the year, there were fears that there wouldn’t be enough COVID-19 vaccines to go around.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 24, 2023

Stevens reports, “This type of cyberattack, known as vendor or supplier fraud, occurs when a bad actor impersonates a well-known retailer, someone you will be familiar with. and China and Russia’s continuing invasion of Ukraine. It can happen to businesses as well.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

That prospect became more conceivable, they said, after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine prompted companies to sever ties with Russia, sometimes taking huge write-downs. Executives are plotting alternate supply chains or devising products that can be made elsewhere should China’s hundreds of thousands of factories become inaccessible.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 20, 2022

percent for this year, two percentage points lower, warning of the effects of high global wide inflation, the war in Ukraine and continued supply chain disruptions will impact real GDP growth. Eurozone business confidence reportedly slid to a 25-month low amid the Ukraine conflict and elevated inflation rates. percent in June.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 4, 2022

It took ecommerce 10 years to become 15% of total retail sales. In the first quarter of the pandemic, ecommerce grew to become 33% of total retail sales. retailers buying logistics companies. The Ukraine Logistics Coalition with Ben Gordon. The second key takeaway is the growth of ecommerce. industry consolidation, 2.)ecommerce

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 29, 2022

Yesterday, Online platform provider Amazon reported its first quarterly loss in over seven years while delivering sober messages related to increased costs associated with online retail. CEO Andy Jassy indicating in a statement: “ The pandemic and subsequent war in Ukraine have brought unusual growth and challenge s.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Our lives became more interesting with the onset pandemic, followed by labor shortages, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, rising oil prices, and the oncoming recession. Just like my younger niece never being afraid of building out different versions of cars and using her sister’s cartop and making hers fancier! and Europe.

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MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 11, 2022

4 in the above list, which led to supply shortages at the retail end of the supply chain. Take the example of the war in Ukraine, which is disrupting grain exports from Russia and Ukraine. A recent agreement to allow some grain shipments out of Ukraine has eased the situation, but restrictions remain.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 2022

Our stated takeaway from for the Q1 data was that indices were no longer reflecting the optimism indicated in February, and instead that of growing headwinds and added geopolitical concerns related to effects of the Ukraine conflict and China’s potential economic stumble as a result of a strict COVID-19 isolation policy. s major retailers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The Russian invasion of Ukraine stretches into a much longer war resulting in serious disruptions to the food, automotive, and semi-conductor supply chains. Business continuity continues to be a risk for many retailers and manufacturers. Wall Street Journal Headline on Retailers Using Containers to Store Excess Inventories.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 14, 2022

However, there’s a lot of uncertainty in the EIA’s forecast due to the Russia-Ukraine war and the US domestic economy. How much longer US retail sales will remain strong remains to be seen especially as inflation, in terms of CPI, rose to 7.9% for the 12 months ending February. increase is the largest since January 1982.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 28, 2022

Practitioners, students and of supply chain management are likely quite familiar with Spain based fashion clothing retailer Inditex and its various retail brands including Zara. Many supply chain management case study curriculums include the notions of how this retail chain pioneered what is today termed “ fast fashion.”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2022

Ukraine in the news: War in Ukraine disrupts ships around the globe. Ukraine invasion and the semi-conductor chip impact. As Clint Reiser pointed out earlier this week, the Russian invasion of Ukraine is impacting global supply chains. And the Russian invasion of Ukraine is only going to exacerbate the problem.

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Yes, COVID caused many issues, but other factors, including geopolitical changes, the war in Ukraine, weather events, peak season , and economic instability, have altered the fabric of logistics. The VAT tax and duties in the EU and Canada will pressure retailers to increase the visibility of operations and expenses.

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Proxima

AUGUST 25, 2022

From technology to retail, there is a high chance that many of the consumer goods to be found in the average household have come from or through a Chinese port. China is the world’s largest exporting economy, and second largest importer, holding eight of the top twenty ports globally.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The war in Ukraine amplified these existing challenges. Solutions require action in many economic sectors including agriculture, transportation, distribution, energy, and retail — as well as efforts directed at confronting climate change. ” What Can Be Done? The food security challenge is daunting.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 1, 2022

Now the New York Minute is reflective of Russia waging war in Ukraine , precipitating a significant war footing on the European continent, the most significant since World War Two , including a widescale refugee crisis as Ukrainian citizens are forced to flee their homeland. Report of RH Financial Performance. basis points.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 31, 2023

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine reduced or stopped production of neon , aluminum, steel, and other commodities, while the EU has banned exports to and imports from Russia for a range of chemical products. #3

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 2023

Downside risks that include monetary policy miscalculations, an uncertain outcome to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and further supply network disruptions as a result of more far-reaching spread of Covid variant infection rates across China. The three largest global economies ( Europe , United States , China ) expected to stall.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2022

Covid, Brexit and the war in Ukraine have all sent supply chain shocks around the globe, forcing firms to rethink their business-as-usual supply chain management strategies, and concentrate instead on building supply chain resilience. But what exactly is supply chain resilience, and how do you build it into an organisation?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2022

The retail giant has launched a program to recruit and train college graduates to become store managers, promising a starting wage of at least $65,000 a year and an accelerated two-year track into the top store job. The talent pool for these positions is drying up, even with an average salary of over $200,000 a year.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 6, 2022

In this update we highlight General Motors , Nike , and retailer Bed Bath and Beyond. The company has announced plans to leave the Russian market because of operational and other challenges related to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. This retailer’s Chief Merchandise Officer has also been replaced. General Motors.

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QAD

JANUARY 24, 2023

With a war raging in the Ukraine, ongoing COVID restrictions in China, and the holistic repercussions that are still being felt from the pandemic, the traditional supply chain is quickly undergoing a digitization revolution for more visibility and control.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

After 20 months, the Russia-Ukraine conflict shows no signs of a peaceful resolution. Five Keys to Supply Chain Resilience In our work with thousands of leading manufacturers, retailers and wholesale distributors, Blue Yonder has personally witnessed the power of supply chain resilience. Inflation continues unabated.

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