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World Moves From Shortages to Possible Glut of COVID-19 Vaccines

After racing to build capacity and meet once seemingly insatiable orders for COVID-19 shots, the global vaccine industry is facing waning demand as many late-to-market producers fight over a slowing market.

An employee handles vials of Covishield, the local name for the COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca Plc. Photo: Bloomberg.

Ukraine War, China Lockdowns Hit Global Supply Chains

Global supply strains that started to ease in early 2022 are worsening again as headwinds strengthen from the war in Ukraine and China’s Covid lockdowns, threatening slower growth and faster inflation across the global economy.

A dockworker monitors a shipping container being loaded onto a freight train at Behala inland port in Berlin, Germany. Photo: Bloomberg.

War Dims Global Business Outlook as Inflation Plight Worsens

Factories from Australia to Europe are seeing already surging costs jump further as Russia’s war in Ukraine and the barrage of sanctions rolled out in response roil commodity markets and trade.

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What Does Russia's War Mean for Supply Chain Globalization?

The last global shock drove businesses everywhere to rethink supply chain risk and resilience, but many have yet to take action. This time, it may be different.

A Ukrainian flag stands near Maidan Nezalezhnosti, or Independence Square, in the center of Kyiv, Ukraine. Photo: Getty.

Chip Producers Tell Congress They’re Ready to ‘Go Bigger and Faster’

The chief executives of some of the largest U.S. chip manufacturing companies urged Congress to pass legislation that includes $52 billion in incentives for their industry, calling it “essential” to maintaining competitiveness with China and other countries.

An Intel Corp. chip sits on display. Photo: Bloomberg.

America's EV Future Means Domestic Supply Chains Must Take Root

A growing commitment from automotive startups and legacy players is setting up the electric vehicle market for an exciting future. Tesla Inc., Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co. have all announced plans to electrify their fleets as early as 2030.

A Tesla Inc. assembly plant in Tilburg, Netherlands. Photo: Shutterstock.

Five Ways to Improve Supply Chain Continuity Planning

Business continuity plans with key suppliers help to mitigate supply chain risk and fluctuations in consumer demand.

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Russian Oil Seeps Into Global Market, Easing Supply Fears for Now

Millions of barrels of Russian oil are still finding a way to buyers almost a month after the country first invaded Ukraine.

Oil drums containing lubricant oil sit on a conveyor belt as they are prepared for shipping at the Royal Dutch Shell Plc lubricants blending plant in Torzhok, Russia. Photo: Bloomberg.

Fixing Broken Supply Chains Requires a Paradigm Shift

Today’s organizations need to take action to fortify their supply chains. But how to do it is still up for debate.

Two professionals collaborate on a project. Photo: Getty Images.

Ship Stuck Near D.C. Signals East Coast Ports’ Rush to Expand

The $5.25 billion expansion of the Panama Canal doubled its capacity in 2016, allowing the world’s largest cargo ships to sail more easily to America’s East Coast from Asia. Now, one of those giant vessels has been stuck near the U.S. capital for more than a week.

The Ever Forward container ship in the Chesapeake Bay after it ran aground near Baltimore in Pasadena, Maryland, on March 16. Photo: Bloomberg.

Where Are the Tech Companies in Biden's Supply Chain Initiative?

The Biden administration’s launch last week of its Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) initiative has left a number of supply chain data experts scratching their heads.

An employee views information on a digital tablet. Photo: Mungkhood Studio/ Canva.

Europe Can Endure Painful Transition to Live Without Russian Oil

The European Union would endure a short and painful transition if it halted Russian oil and coal imports, but with the help of its international partners the bloc could end its dependence on Moscow, a new study shows.

Pipework inside a gas storage facility in Kasimov, Russia. Photo: Bloomberg.

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