#operational-challenges
(16 articles)Source Logistics Issues Industry Warning on Rising Supply Chain Costs
Source Logistics has issued a formal warning to the supply chain industry about escalating challenges that threaten operational efficiency and cost management. While the specific nature of these risin
Short-Sellers Target Manufacturing as Supply Chain Stress Peaks
Short-sellers are increasingly targeting manufacturing companies as supply chain stress reaches critical levels in June, according to data from Hazeltree, a supply chain visibility platform. This coor
Project Cargo Faces Perfect Storm: Delays, Capacity Crunch, Talent Gap
The project cargo sector—a specialized niche handling oversized, high-value equipment and machinery—is facing a perfect storm of operational headwinds. Industry participants are contending simultaneou
Reshoring Isn't a Quick Fix for US Supply Chain Disruptions
The article challenges the popular narrative that reshoring—bringing manufacturing back to the United States—offers a straightforward solution to supply chain disruptions. While reshoring has gained p
Mexico Fleet Digitization Stalled by Hardware and Operations Issues
Fleet digitization initiatives across Mexico face significant headwinds from both technological and operational constraints. Hardware availability and infrastructure limitations are creating bottlenec
Shipping Industry Faces Mounting Costs and Capacity Pressures
The global shipping industry is experiencing intensifying pressures from rising operational costs and shrinking capacity, compounding challenges from persistent trade disruptions. These mounting press
India's Core Sector Shrinks 0.4% in March Amid Supply Chain Woes
India's core sector—a critical indicator of industrial health comprising steel, cement, coal, and other essential industries—experienced a contraction of 0.4% in March, primarily driven by persistent
Fuel duty freeze masks deeper logistics sector crisis, warns Lightfoot
Lightfoot, a prominent UK logistics organization, has cautioned that a government delay on fuel duty increases represents only a superficial fix to systemic problems plaguing the logistics and transpo
GAIL Profit Plunges 38% on Supply Chain Woes
GAIL India Limited reported a significant 38% decline in net profit for FY26, bringing earnings to Rs 6,968 crore, directly attributable to supply-chain disruptions that hampered operations across the
Malaysia Business Leaders Face Critical 2026 Survival Challenge
Malaysian business leaders are being warned that 2026 will represent a pivotal year for organizational survival, according to statements from government officials. This represents a structural shift i
APAC Logistics Leaders Tackle AI and Delivery Delays at Summit
The Last Mile Leaders APAC summit brings together supply chain and logistics executives to address pressing challenges in the region's delivery ecosystem. The event highlights the dual focus on levera
2022 Manufacturing Outlook: Key Trends & Operational Shifts
Deloitte's 2022 Manufacturing Industry Outlook provides forward-looking analysis on structural shifts reshaping production strategies across sectors. The report identifies supply chain resilience, lab
USPS Reports $2B Q2 Loss: Impact on US Last-Mile Logistics
The United States Postal Service's $2.0 billion net loss in fiscal second quarter represents a critical inflection point for North American last-mile logistics. This substantial loss—likely driven by
Amazon Supply Chain Services Launch: Key Operational Challenges
Amazon's expansion into supply chain services as a third-party offering represents a significant shift in the logistics landscape, introducing both opportunities and substantial operational challenges
Supply chain disruptions cut workforce training budgets
Supply chain disruptions are creating a secondary crisis in workforce development, with organizations cutting training and skills budgets to manage immediate operational pressures. Companies facing in
Supply Chain Stress to Hit Corporate Earnings This Quarter
Supply chain stress is emerging as a material headwind that will compress corporate earnings over the coming quarters, according to supply chain commentary. The deterioration stems from persistent log