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supply chain disruptions

Where is the Toilet Paper?

I started receiving calls after the lockdown with the key question on reporters’ minds, “Where is the Toilet Paper?”. Thus, I thought I’d share a few conversations with you. First, I was on Rip City Sports Radio about just this topic. It was a lot of fun! I [...]

Quoted in the Signal on Restocking Shelves Amid the Novel Coronavirus

I talked with the Santa Clarita Valley Signal on the problems keeping shelves stocked amid the coronavirus lockdown. We talked about the end-to-end supply chain and what impacts the supply chain would have on how quickly the shelves would be restocked. See below for the reprinted article from the [...]

Amazon Kicks off the New Year by Creating Disruption

According to a Bloomberg article, Amazon kicked off the New Year by creating disruption. They have abruptly stopped buying products from some of their wholesalers, looking for ways to bypass wholesalers or push the cost to down the chain and increase profit. If your business depends on Amazon, [...]

2024-02-16T18:15:48-08:00January 2, 2020|Categories: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: , , |

Trans-Pacific Trade Delays – Are You Prepared?

There is a LOT of conversation about trade wars, tariffs and politics yet what has created havoc this week is an act of mother nature. 

E-Commerce Drives Industrial Space to New Heights

Where would you prefer to locate your operation?  Most likely as close to customers and your supply base as possible.  In this case, it means rates are going through the roof - if you can even get them. 

Why Care About Rail?

Rail innovation is shaping logistics, driving efficiency, and reducing emissions for a sustainable future. This article covers how.

Mexican Gas Prices Soar

January 9, 2017 The Mexican government took away subsidies on gas, and so prices soared in the New Year.  A 20% hike in gas prices has spurred on protests, looting and chaos at border crossings. Although the objective was to let the cost of fuel adjust to the market, [...]

The Beatles Cirque du Soleil and Supply Chain

October 5, 2015 I am in Las Vegas for APICS 2015, and I went to see LOVE (the Beatles Cirque du Soleil) this evening. The show had amazing sets, color, songs, acrobats and much more. Much of the show had as much color as this Beatles-inspired picture below. My [...]

2023-09-06T12:16:33-07:00October 5, 2015|Categories: I've Been Thinking, Supply Chain|Tags: , , |
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