- Worker Shortages Caused by Covid Outbreaks
- Government Mandated Industry Shutdowns
- Travel Restrictions for Available Workers
Product Shortages & Rising Prices
Overview
Prices are skyrocketing. Deliveries are taking three times as long. Now, nobody has the products I need! What’s going on here?!
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.
View VideoBelow, we break down all of the issues that are facing our industry by taking a look at each step of the supply chain. You can view each episode below or watch the entire series on our Vimeo Channel!
Harvest
Milling
- Worker Shortages & Shutdowns
- Shutdowns & Travel Restrictions Affect Trade
- Inventory Surplus Prevents Manufacture
Export
- Full Shipping Docks
- No Containers to Pack Freight
- Shipping at a Premium, Driving Up Prices
Transit
- Overcrowding at Shipping Chokepoints
- No Backup Ships to Replace Broken Vessels
- Backups at Coastal Ports
Coastal Ports
- Worker Shortage & Increased Shipping Leads to Long Unload Times
- Limited Dock Space for Increased Freight Levels
- Heightened Scrutiny by Port Authority
Inland Ports
- Worker Shortage Leads to Slower Loading at Rail Yard
- Limited Tracking Once a Container is on the Rail
- Driver Shortage and Equipment Problems Plague Trucking
Distribution
- Unforeseen Issues With Inventory Once It Has Arrived
- Constantly Changing Timelines
- Misinformation or a Lack of Information Leads to Confusion