By most measures, supply chains around the world are today very calm compared to the chaotic times of the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. And yet, there are things stirring under the calm waters. A massive labor dispute at ports along the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico hasn’t been resolved. Hurricanes Helene and Milton have been mucking up transportation networks across the Southeast. And companies such as Ford and Volvo have been facing old-school problems with some of the companies making parts for them.
Below is a handful of recent stories from Endeavor brands that help paint a broad picture as we head toward 2025. And if you’re looking for more info on supply chains, you could do a lot worse than subscribe to Supply Chain Connect’s newsletters, including one of our Market Moves offerings.
Threat of ‘calamitous’ port strike awaits trucking in January – FleetOwner
Are railroads slowly committing suicide? – Material Handling & Logistics
30% of supply chain leaders are planning a “total and complete re-engineering” of their operations over the next two years – Material Handling & Logistics
Hurricane Helene exposes a rare-earth supply chain vulnerability – IndustryWeek
Supply chain management is overdue for an upgrade – IndustryWeek
Five ways AI supports the global supply chain – Supply Chain Connect
