We all know that the supply chain is broken. There are many factors contributing to this. There is not much that has changed on the list of contributing factors, and, quite frankly, consumers are not half as interested in what caused the problem as they are about how it will get fixed. These are questions being asked by everyday consumers, companies, and countries as we move into February 2022.
Recently several supply chain stakeholders met in Washington for a panel discussion on the current situation affecting the supply chain. Andrew Hwang is Manager of Business Development and International Marketing for the Port of Oakland, California. He talks about the logistics issues which are facing ports like Oakland.
Hwang adds that they are doing all they can to work more efficiently.
Vaccine mandates in Canada and the United States are also weighing down on the situation. Jon Eisen is with the American Truckers Association, and he adds that this is adding pressure onto a workforce that is already stretched thin.
Cargo carriers seem to continue raking in profits during this whole situation. Mike Durkin is President and CEO of Leprino Foods, based in Denver. He also is the Vice-Chair of the International Dairy Foods Association?s Cheese Board. He says that solutions have to be found in working with shippers who are breaking the bank of companies looking to move goods.
As the pandemic gets ready to enter its third year, we are still trying to recover from the first months in many ways. The supply chain took a hit that it is still trying to recover from.
