Jack Glenn
Monday, September 27, 2021
Supply chains prepare for peak-season tightness
Echo’s Sean Burke advises building as much flexibility as possible into the planning process this fall.
Echo’s Sean Burke advises building as much flexibility as possible into the planning process this fall.
Craig Fuller explains why supply chains are so messed up!
Despite the significant drop in price, lumber remains an expensive commodity. Whether the price will continue to fall is uncertain.
With capacity tight across the board, difficulty in sourcing reefer trailers may spill into other segments as produce season continues.
Brokers at Arrive, Trident, and Avenger told us that capacity is flowing into Southeast markets, pushing down rates in that region, while the PNW and Midwest have tightened up significantly.