SCS Management

The German government has approved legislation that will require train operators to prioritise carrying mineral-oil products and hard coal destined for power generators over other freight and passengers.

Tesla has overcome “supply chain hell” to report strong production figures through measures including greater efficiency and improved factory processes.

Asia is likely to grow rather than shrink in importance for international businesses despite the pandemic leading to talk of reshoring supply chains, according to McKinsey.

South Korean truckers have gone on strike over high fuel prices and plans to end temporary measures put in place by the government to guarantee minimum wages and ensure safe driving.

Shanghai port is operating at 95.3% of normal capacity, easing fears of supply chain disruption as the city finally begins to lift its two-month lockdown

Supply chains are facing a “make or break year” but there are ways to improve resilience, according to standards body the BSI

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is ordering nine firms including Amazon and Walmart to release internal documents as a part of an investigation into supply chain disruptions.

Supply is at a “critical” point and supply chain leaders must “finish the job” to ensure resilience.

Supply Management rounds up the key procurement and supply chain predictions for 2022.

Blame for the global crisis has been pinned on numerous factors, but with the situation set to worsen we uncover the root causes of the driver deficit and why pay rises aren’t enough to fix the problem