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*****Please need help answer both 1) Hello everyone, I wanted…
*****Please need help answer both
1)
Hello everyone,
I wanted to share an article I recently read about the low water levels in the Panama Canal and the effects it could have on maritime transportation and delivery of goods around the world.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/26/economy/panama-cana…3Clicks: Allyn Bursley, Owen Brehm, Timothy Henn
A quick run-down of the situation is Panama has been having a historically low amount of rainfall during its wet season. As you may know, the Panama Canal utilizes fresh water, not salt water, to float ships through its lock system. So, the reduced amount of available fresh water has put a strain on the Canal’s ability to quickly and efficiently move cargo through its waterways, which has resulted in long wait times and restrictions on vessel weight.
Now, this may seem more like an environmental concern, which it is, but there is also a supply chain management aspect to consider. Clearly, the Panamanians can’t just make water appear and fix the issue, so it is up to the companies using the canal to find other methods of transporting their products. The COVID-19 pandemic brought these issues to light a few years ago; luckily, now, many companies have devised back-up plans to mitigate these risks. I view this as a supply chain success, finding alternate routes in the face of situations that aren’t easily changed; but, what do you think?
2)
Hello
I am starting to notice a lot of articles relating to companies like FedEx, Amazon and UPS implementing higher surcharges for the 2023 peak season that is starting soon. These surcharges are labeled as “demand” surcharges and companies apply them during this time as more people are shipping large items that “strain” their supply network. The article mentions something called “peaking factor” and it describes it as the difference between what a normal customer ships in June-July vs. the increased quantity they ship during the peak season (end of October-January of the next year). This factor will dictate what the surcharge for that customer will be, so if the customer is shipping “30% more, their surcharge will be $1.85 for each package they ship.”
I understand the peak season makes the downstream side of supply chain congested; transportation, and inventory costs go up; however, do you think consumers should have an option to not pay for these surcharges and chose to deal with delayed shipping?
Article: https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/fedex-higher-…
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My name is (she) I am exited to start this program supply chain management and returning finally to school after 6 years. I am a mother and working full time ..Wish everyone a great semester. I am looking forward to gather more knowledge in this field ……….
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