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Insight Report | December 2, 2022 Premium

Supply Chain Briefing: Made.com Collapses in the UK; US Supply Bottlenecks Ease

In our Supply Chain Briefing series, we examine key challenges and developments on retail’s supply side. In this report, we explore Made.com’s collapse, US bottlenecks easing and China’s Zero-Covid policy.

Insight Report | October 12, 2022 Premium

Supply Chain Briefing: Labor Strikes and Energy Costs Encumber Global Supply Chains

In our Supply Chain Briefing series, we examine key challenges and developments on retail’s supply side. In this report, we explore the implications of the growing European energy crisis, labor uncertainties in the UK and the US, China’s Zero-Covid policy, and more. We also present selected companies’ supply chain outlook for the rest of 2022.

Insight Report | July 28, 2022 Premium

Supply Chain Briefing: Freight Rates Abate but Domestic Distribution Doubts Arise

We examine the stabilizing of international freight rates, continued challenges within the domestic US distribution chain and the broader impact of the G7 nations’ forthcoming ban on Russian gold.

Insight Report | May 31, 2022 Premium

Supply Chain Briefing: Lockdowns in China and Cyberattacks Rattle Supply Chains While Acquisition Activity Heats Up

As part of our Supply Chain Briefing series, we examine how the lockdowns in Shanghai, Shenzhen and other cities in China continue to disrupt the supply chain, the threat of cyberattacks in supply chains, recent logistics-related acquisitions and the potential impact of the FABRIC Act.

Insight Report | May 5, 2022 Premium

Supply Chain Briefing: Lockdowns in China, New Phase of Chartered Ships and US Government Funding for Ports

As part of our Supply Chain Briefing series, we examine how the lockdowns in China are impacting the global supply chain. We also discuss companies’ decisions to charter their own freighters and the US government’s funding allocation to bolster US ports and waterways.

Insight Report | March 11, 2022 Premium

Supply Chain Briefing: Air Freight Market To Brace for Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict as Oil and Commodity Prices Soar

As part of our Supply Chain Briefing series, we discuss the global impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war on supply chains, including a tighter freight market, a jump in oil prices and rising commodity prices.
We also present FedEx’s new shipping container service.

Insight Report | September 23, 2021 Premium

Supply Chain Briefing: Hurricanes, Lockdowns and Shutdowns Hit Supply of Goods, Compounded by Component Shortages

As part of our Supply Chain Briefing series, we explore Hurricane Ida’s impact on trade, pandemic-led lockdowns in China and Southeast Asia, and US domestic product shortages.

Insight Report | August 18, 2021 Premium

Supply Chain Briefing: Labor Scarcities Loom, Factory Shutdowns Force Supply Reallocation and Foam Shortage Impacts Home Sector

As part of our Supply Chain Briefing series, we examine key challenges and developments on retail’s supply side and their implications for the retail environment. In this report, read our analysis of labor scarcities, foam shortages and factory shutdowns in Vietnam.

Insight Report | November 27, 2019 Premium

Supply Chain Briefing: Four Ways Companies Are Simplifying Their Supply Chains

Supply Chain Briefing: Four Ways Companies Are Using to Approach Supply Chain Simplification
Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, prompting global retailers to look for ways to simplify processes to speed operations and cut costs. Companies are streamlining supply chains by consolidating vendors, unifying data systems and streamlining distribution channels by selling directly to consumers.