Global supply chain disruptions - How will you be impacted?

Posted on Oct 19th 2021

Why are so many ships sitting outside our ports?

The Wall Street Journal recently ran a story titled “Cargo Piles Up as California Ports Jostle Over How to Resolve Delays”

“U.S. shipping operations remain clogged as ports, truckers and warehouses can’t find enough workers or agree on 24/7 operations”

How will you be impacted?

Due to massive shipping backlogs, many logistics experts are forecasting huge challenges with consumer goods this holiday season.  This translates to fewer available options and higher pricing.  Acting sooner than later can be a good strategy to hedge against certain inflation.  If you are planning projects, managing the supply chain will be an additional challenge over the next few months.  Let us know how we can help manage your project details: whether shoring up inventory, kitting for shipment to end users, sharing expertise or avoiding price increases, we will help you pick the best options for your organization’s needs!