As we all know (or are beginning to realize), the disruptions felt in the automotive aftermarket over the past couple of years have been unprecedented and significant, fraught with increasing issues in meeting customer and industry demands, centering on delays and increased costs. Difficulties in demand-planning also mounted as a result of the continued uncertainties in global markets and the transportation infrastructure moving freight globally.
What caused all the problems? At the macro level, these problems stem from the demand vs. capacity issues. But, when viewed on a micro-level they are caused by a shortage of drivers, trucks, chassis, manpower, handling and shipping equipment, space limitations, Covid-caused blackouts, shortfalls in demand planning, closed facilities, mis-routings, Covid shut-downs, greed, ill-preparedness, weather and a host of other issues. That multitude of issues continues to worsen and shows no real end in the short-term.
When will the supply chain disruptions end? You can learn more by reading the complete article at AftermarketNews.com.
