Supply chains put at risk due to ongoing trucker protests Concerns are growing as the protests led by Canadian truckers continue on the American border. The demonstrations that are being …
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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 08/06/2021 – 08/12/2021
by Alice Scottby Alice ScottASEAN supply chains disrupted as delta Covid variant surges Coronavirus outbreaks across Southeast Asia, fueled by the delta variant, are disrupting global supply chains and business activities in the region. …
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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 06/25/2021 – 07/01/2021
by Alice Scottby Alice ScottTractor Supply CEO says inflation and supply chain delays will be challenges for foreseeable future Tractor Supply has had to increase some of its prices due to inflation and supply …
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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 06/18/2021 – 06/24/2021
by Alice Scottby Alice ScottAmazon destroying millions of unsold items in one of its UK warehouses every year Online retailer giant Amazon is said to be destroying millions unsold items each year. The products …
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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 06/11/2021 – 06/17/2021
by Alice Scottby Alice ScottRobotics efforts from Amazon and Alibaba highlight e-commerce’s automated future Amazon and Alibaba have unveiled robots they have been developing at research facilities, and their plans to test or deploy …
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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 06/04/2021 – 06/10/2021
by Alice Scottby Alice ScottSupply disruptions cause dip in German industrial orders German industrial orders decreased unexpectedly in April on falling domestic demand, as supply chain disruptions held back manufacturers in Europe’s largest economy. …
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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 05/28/2021 – 06/03/2021
by Alice Scottby Alice ScottTesla’s vehicle price increases due to supply chain pressures The price of Tesla vehicles is increasing due to supply chain pressures across the auto industry, particularly for raw materials. “Prices …
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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 05/21/2021 – 05/27/2021
by Alice Scottby Alice ScottEU ready to invest significant funds in chip sector The European Union is ready to commit significant funds to expand European semiconductor manufacturing and support its computer chip supply chain, …
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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 05/14/2021 – 05/20/2021
by Alice Scottby Alice ScottBridge fracture and recent cyberattack have slowed freight movement and increased surcharges in U.S. A series of infrastructure-related complications over the last week in the eastern US have slowed freight …
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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 05/07/2021 – 05/13/2021
by Alice Scottby Alice ScottFears of gas price surge after cyberattack shuts U.S. Colonial Pipeline The largest gasoline pipeline in the U.S. was shut down last week after a sophisticated ransomware attack, which experts …