Episode 80: East Coast Port Strikes: What Businesses Can Do to Mitigate the Risk

This week, hosts Richard and Nicole delve into the recent East Coast Port Strikes involving 45,000 dock workers, highlighting the need for businesses to adapt by enhancing visibility, diversifying suppliers, and implementing both short-term and long-term strategies to mitigate risks. Additionally, they emphasize the evolving relationship between automation and labor, predicting a future where both work in harmony for greater efficiency. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain. Host: Richard Howells, SAP Richard Howells has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability. Host: Nicole Smythe, SAP Nicole Smythe is a marketer, blogger, and podcaster in the Digital Supply Chain and ERP space at SAP. With a Master’s degree in Global Supply Chain Management and various field experiences, she hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, focusing on topics like market trends, emerging technology, and the next generation of workers.   Useful Links: Download Transcript Learn more about the mitigating risk within your supply chain & how to bring out your best.   SAP Supply Chain Management SAP Insights: Supply Chain U.S. Port Strike: Supply Chain Disruption Could Leave Retailers Scrambling Follow Us on Social Media Richard Howells: LinkedIn, X Nicole Smythe: LinkedIn, X SAP Digital Supply Chain: LinkedIn, X Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes!