North American pineapple may be in short supply after Dole ransomware attack
Dole, the company famous for its delicious and sweet pineapples, has announced that it had to pause production in North America after ransomware attacked its company systems.
Cod is back on the menu, boys! Pennsylvania’s fish supply chain elevates after challenges
The Western Pennsylvania fish supply chain is a complex network of organizations and individuals involved in the production, distribution, and consumption of fish and seafood products.
Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response gets restructuring regarding vaccine stockpiling
The Department of Health and Human Services has a smaller agency within it called the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response and it has been responsible for much of the vaccine supplies available to the public in recent years.
Global semiconductor shortages rattled the automotive industry last year
Semiconductors are used in a wide variety of electronic components in modern vehicles, including engine control units, infotainment systems, and safety features such as airbags and anti-lock brakes.
Potential semiconductor production catastrophe if China invades Taiwan
There has been a lot of chum in the water over China’s veiled threats to invade Taiwan - much to the United States’ dismay.
Egg inflation soars to 8.5%, along with other breakfast foods
Citrus fruits, cereal, and baked goods paced alongside eggs - making breakfast a “treat” for most American families.
Ford’s electric pickup F-150 Lightning production has been paused
Long-awaited shipments of the F-150 Lightning have been halted abruptly as a potential problem with the vehicle’s battery pack has been identified.
Asia’s offshore wind farms are facing major challenges
A shortage of ships to transfer the massive wind turbines to their locations from shore to sea has been a pitfall of the continent’s green energy project.
To address driver shortage, companies should refocus on driver health
Improving truck driver health is a critical component in addressing the truck driver shortage and reducing turnover rates in the trucking industry.
Vegetables to lithium: More shortages… incoming!
The “supply chain challenges” may not be the excuse to use in 2023, but the availability of some key household items may be in short supply regardless.
EU’s Russian fuel ban may cause shortages during NY’s peak season
Seasonal gasoline stockpiles are already at a decade-low, and the ban on Russian fuel means that the East Coasts can’t rely on its backup supplies during the peak driving season over the summer.
Can supply chains solve labor shortage issues with digitization efforts?
Digitization can automate many of the manual processes that are currently done by customs and drayage workers.
The global chip shortage just keeps on keeping on
The global economy has been recovering from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to an increase in demand for a wide range of consumer and industrial goods that require semiconductors, such as smartphones, laptops, automobiles, and factory automation equipment.
Tesla suffered a 65% valuation loss in 2022
Tesla, once seen as the “prized jewel” of electric vehicles, is now suffering from a plunge of 65% in stock value.
Manufacturing sector needs to change to attract Gen Z workers
Currently, the median age of workers in the manufacturing sector is 44 years old.
Supply chain workforce retention is based on hiring for careers, not just jobs
Supply chain workers are tired of jobs: they want careers, instead.
Inflationary pressures and logistical mishaps are making wine very expensive
It’s getting harder to find a good “two-buck chuck”.
Companies that go viral online are struggling with inflated demand
Brands such as Stanley insulated water tumblers and Charlotte Tilbury lipstick are scrambling to meet inflated demand as their products go viral on social media platforms, such as TikTok.
Amoxicillin shortage caused by growing demand worries parents across the US
Children’s cold and flu medicine is in short supply as the demand grows and the supply chain struggles to keep up.
Trucking recruitment normalizes after wild pandemic era
According to the American Trucking Association, the estimated professional driver shortage has decreased to 78,000 as of October as compared to the number of 80,000 in 2021.
