ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 10/1/2024
Expert: Port strike on supply chain for peak holiday season will be ‘less severe’
The labor strikes at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports are generating considerable discussion, but their actual impact on the supply chain for the peak holiday season may be less severe than anticipated. - 7/17/2024
Red Sea crisis making for extended shipping times
The Red Sea crisis and global port congestions will impact peak season shipping for retailers. - 7/18/2023
Expert Opinion: UPS strike would cost U.S. economy billions —per day
The UPS Teamsters negotiations process has certainly drawn a lot of attention with theatrics on both sides as the deadline is now just two weeks away. - 1/23/2023
Insight: Supply Chain Protected From Layoffs
Tech layoffs are dominating the headlines with cuts from major companies including Meta, Amazon, Cisco and Twitter due to attempts to save costs. - 11/22/2022
Commentary: What to expect as risk of rail freight strike increases
The impacts of the strike remain unchanged, with the likelihood of a strike occurring and the pressure on Congress to intervene have both increased. - 10/20/2022
Expert Commentary: Update on U.S. ports
Port congestion around the U.S. is continuing to cause issues with the global supply chain. - 10/15/2021
Port Congestion: Going 24/7 is necessary but short-term fix
The port blockages in LA are part of a chain of events that near inevitably ends up with Americans paying higher prices because goods can’t arrive on shelves fast enough.