The next American and Global supply chain crisis is here.

👉The ramifications will be significant: A strike will cause complete stoppages at all involved ports of container and bulk cargo Vessels will drop anchors outside ports and await the dockworkers coming back to work. And the impact will be global regarding vessel and container capacity and schedules. Looks like an exciting holiday season is ahead of us!

Some might say this situation is comparable to the COVID disruptions but it is not. The COVID challenges were caused by significant increases in cargo volumes and a lack of operational capacities to cope with the throughput – in port terminals, rail, and truck as well as warehouse capacity.

For more details refer to the official ILA statement issued yesterday

ILA Update – Monday, September 30, 2024 at 11 am
NORTH BERGEN, NJ: The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) reports that United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) continues to block the path toward a settlement on a new Master Contract by refusing ILA’s demands for a fair and decent contract and seems intent on causing a strike at all ports from Maine to Texas beginning in almost 12 hours.
“The Ocean Carriers represented by USMX want to enjoy rich billion-dollar profits that they are making in 2024, while they offer ILA Longshore Workers an unacceptable wage package that we reject”, the ILA said. “ILA longshore workers deserve to be compensated for the important work they do keeping American commerce moving and growing. It’s disgraceful that most of these foreign-owned shipping companies are engaged in a ‘Make and Take’ operation: They want to make their billion-dollar profits at United States ports, and off the backs of American ILA longshore workers, and take those earnings out of this country and into the pockets of foreign conglomerates. Meanwhile, ILA dedicated longshore workers continue to be crippled by inflation due to USMX’s unfair wage packages. “ “In addition, the shippers are gouging their customers that result in increased costs to American consumers. They are now charging $30,000 for a full container, a whopping increase from $6,000 per container just a few weeks ago. In just a short time, they went from 6K, to 18K, then 24K and now $30,000. It’s unheard of and they are doubling their $30,000 fee stuffing the same container from multiple shippers. They are killing the customers.”

Once again an excellent example of the importance of structured supply chain risk and crisis management supported by effective emergency plans and early preventive measures. We are happy to share our thoughts and experiences building robust supply chain risk management programs.

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Port Technology International & Russel Group:

$1.25 trillion – the economic loss caused by disruption in two of the world’s largest shipping routes, the Red Sea and Panama Canal

Blockages at two of the world’s largest shipping routes have thrown shipping schedules and global supply chains in disarray, as vessels are opting for longer alternative routes adding to delays and increasing costs.

Red Sea: Trade analysis from October 2023 through to May 2024, shows that the commodities most impacted are crude oil, plastic materials, telephone equipment, cars, and clothing.

Panama Canal: Russell’s analysis throughout 2023, highlights the commodities most impacted are LPG, crude oil, cars and people carriers.

Clearly, it highlights the potential ripple effect of any disruption within a key transit route, which plays a vital role in moving goods across the world.

What to expect:

Geopolitical tensions will remain high, there are no signs of ending – the opposite

Maritime supply chain disruptions will continue to impact ports with higher levels of congestion and delays and container availability

Companies increase their stocking levels with plans to order much earlier (risk of #bullwhipeffect)

Time to increase your overall risk & resilience program.

Source Content & Graphic: Port Technology International, September 12th, 2024

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So geht ein effizientes Lieferantenmanagement und ESG-Compliance. Ein Praxis- und Umsetzungsbericht aus dem Mittelstand.

Aktuelle Lieferkettengesetze wie das LkSG oder die CSDDD stellen international agierende Unternehmen oft vor zahlreiche Herausforderungen.

Auch das familiengeführte Hochtechnologieunternehmen ORAFOL aus Oranienburg, Weltmarktführer in der Kunststoffveredelung, nutzt die gesetzlichen Anforderungen als Chance zur Weiterentwicklung und Professionalisierung seines Einkaufs (z.B Lieferantenmanagement) und seiner digitalen Architektur und Systeme im Einkauf und den Schnittstellenbereichen.

Unser Kunde ORAFOL ist ein tolles Beispiel, wie man auch im Mittelstand budgetfreundlich und zügig leistungsfähige digitale Landschaften umsetzen kann. Verantwortung für die eigene Lieferkette übernimmt, ie Vielzahl der aktuellen und kommenden Gesetze umsetzt und parallel den Einkauf digital und (!) analog nach vorne bringt

Was stellten wir vor:

Von der Pflicht zur Kür: Warum ORAFOL von Excel zu vernetzten SaaS-Lösungen gewechselt hat und wie das Technologieunternehmen dadurch ESG-Anforderungen effizienter erfüllen konnte.

Single Source of Truth durch Standard-API: Wie ein zentrales Lieferanten-Management-System abteilungsübergreifende Nutzung und Transparenz ermöglicht.

Auswirkungen auf Richtlinien, Einkaufs- und Warengruppenstrategien sowie das Lieferanten-Onboarding.

Compliance und Risikomanagement: Wie vernetzte Systeme zu einem effektiven Compliance-Verbund werden und das Risiko über die gesamte Lieferkette hinweg minimieren helfen.

Lessons Learned: Erkenntnisse aus der Projektumsetzung, inklusive der Zusammenarbeit mit Anbietern, der Sicherstellung zukunftssicherer Systeme und der Bewältigung interner Stolpersteine.

Sprechen Sie mich gerne für Ihren persönlichen Impuls an. Oder auch für eine Zusammenfassung des Webinars. Auf Basis von mehr als 30 digitalen Projekten zur Weiterenwicklung von Einkaufsorganisationen zeigen wir auch Ihnen Ihre Optionen und persönliche Roadmap auf!

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