Supply Chain Research

The new Federal Maritime Commission chairman has stated supply chain congestion at U.S. ports has stressed supply chains beyond their maximum. Automotive supply chains are also dealing with congestion, shortages and cost increases. Also: LG Electronics, Qisda’s need for speed powers Matson to profit surge; Volkswagen, Wallenius Wilhelmsen shine as chips cast cloud over ferry shipping; Lakeland Industries shows PPE not immune from supply chain inflation; Japan’s trade recovery good for chip buyers, not good for U.S. chipmakers; semiconductor sourcing, not CPTPP core to future U.S.-Japan r...