Supply Chain risk comes in many forms, not just strikes, as recently on the west coast. The Houston ship channel is narrow, and a collision especially with a spill, could close it for a while.
Houston Channel Remains Closed After Ships Collide – Supply Chain 24/7.
Patrick Burnson has nicely summarized some issues surrounding the future of container traffic from the Far East.
Panama Canal Expansion: Questions mount as time draws near – Article from Logistics Management.
Posted in Production Operations, Shipping, Strategy, Supply Chains
George Stalk has come up with the notion of a two-speed supply chain, one which can respond quickly for developing countries growing fast, and one that can function well in the slow or no growth of developed nations. It is an intriguing idea.
But perhaps just as interesting is his take on congestion and the lack of infrastructure growth in the US. It’s an old story, perhaps getting its due now, and one that needs shouting out.
Posted in Logistics, Strategy, Supply Chains
Supply Chain Digest Port Technology International Marine Link
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