Our Weekly Supply Chain Bulletin – 17 July 2023

This is your weekly supply chain bulletin from B2BE for the week starting 17th July 2023.

Each week, we bring you a rundown of the latest trends in the news from across the supply chain industry. We cover the issues most important to you, bringing you useful links to the full articles. This ranges from news on various supply chain disruptions to strategies to lessen the damage. We also include other relevant supply chain related updates. If you missed it, you can read last week’s supply chain bulletin here. Read on to see what’s making the news this week.

West Australian Ports beating supply chain records

West Australian ports have set new records in shipping spodumene, a key mineral used in lithium-ion battery production. This article highlights the significant increase in spodumene shipments from Western Australia, driven by the growing demand for electric vehicles and energy storage. The record-breaking figures reflect the region’s rich lithium deposits and its position as a major global supplier of spodumene. All of which also contribute to the development of a robust lithium supply chain to support the clean energy transition.

To learn more about the West Australian ports’ achievement in shattering spodumene shipping records and its implications for the lithium supply chain, read the full article here. 

The approaching storm for US supply chains

Forwarders and logistics professionals are being cautioned about an approaching “perfect storm” that could significantly impact US supply chains. This article highlights the various factors contributing to the challenging conditions, including port congestion, labour shortages, capacity constraints, and increased demand. The combination of these factors poses significant risks and disruptions to supply chain operations, requiring proactive measures, collaboration, and contingency planning to navigate through the impending challenges effectively.

To learn more about the impending perfect storm on the horizon for US supply chains and the recommended actions for forwarders and logistics professionals, read the full article here.

New Zealand-based supply chain traceability funding

A New Zealand company that monitors supply chains has secured $57 million in funding. This demonstrates that investors have a keen interest in traceability solutions. This article shows how the company got a lot of money to grow and improve its traceability technology. The funding will assist the company in meeting the increasing demand for traceability solutions. It will also drive innovation in the field. This is because transparency and sustainability in supply chains are becoming more important.

To learn more about the successful funding round of the New Zealand-based supply chain traceability player and its implications for the traceability industry, read the full article here.

Supply chain challenges for the apparel industry

The apparel industry faces a range of supply chain challenges that impact its operations and ability to meet consumer demands. This article delves into the key challenges faced by the industry, including globalisation, sustainability, transparency, and agility. It highlights the need for apparel companies to therefore address these challenges through strategic approaches and collaboration with suppliers, manufacturers, and technology providers to build resilient and sustainable supply chains.

To learn more about the supply chain challenges faced by the apparel industry and the strategies to overcome them, read the full article here. 

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