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PSA Singapore (PSA) has significantly ramped up its capabilities to support increased activity and mitigate the impact of global supply chain disruptions since the beginning of 2024. This includes reinforcing its frontline capacity, commissioning new berths at Tuas Port, and reactivating berths and yard...
“The British retail chain Marks & Spencer warned that the turmoil would delay new spring clothing and home goods collections due in February and March.” This delay in the supply chain ripple effect can cause disruptions globally, affecting the flow of goods and exacerbating inventory management ...
2024 subdued sourcing outlook:62% of businesses expect ongoing or worsening supply chain disruptions. Shift in supply chain challenges: cost is a primary disruption, followed by demand fluctuation and geopolitical tensions. Limited supply chain visibility: only 16% of businesses know all their suppliers...
March 5, 2024 Volatility and uncertainty in the logistics industry have dominated the news in 2024. So, we’ve written numerous posts about these events to help you make sense of those disruptions. Specifically, we covered the threats, impacts, and mitigation strategies disrupting supply chains. ...
The Post-Pandemic Supply Chain LandscapeWhile the immediate challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic may have subsided, the aftershocks continue to reverberate. Supply chain disruptions have become commonplace, with 77% of executives admitting to experiencing adverse supply chain events in the past year (...
Consequently, supply chain leaders look for approaches to keep track of disruptions and trends that can potentially affect their supply chain outcomes. Supply chain leaders must stay ahead with a data-driven view of the operating context for global supply chains. Join this complimentary Gartner ...
Parash Jain of the bank says the "sheer importance" of China to global trade means that as long as the country maintains its zero-Covid policy, supply chain disruptions "from time to time" in the year ahead cannot be ruled out.
As well as improving day-today supply chain processes, CSCOs are tasked with the increasingly complex responsibility of anticipating, mitigating, and managing disruptions. This is only possible if you have a complete and comprehensive view of the market. Start with global data coverage — with sepa...
The disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic are now clearly in the past, and its economic aftereffects are receding. However, the United Nations now reports the largest number of violent conflicts since the Second World War, and geopolitical rivalry over key technologies continues to escalate...