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WEEK 4 – SCM640 – Discussion – Forum 1 & 2

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Question 1:– Discussion 1

Current Events: Shortage of Truck Drivers Worsens Supply-Chain Mess -- WSJ

Article:  https://www.proquest.com/docview/2593367280/EDC30C0DAD5A4474PQ/13?accountid=25320

Summary: Trucks haul more than 70% of domestic cargo shipments. Yet many fleets say they can't hire enough drivers to meet booming consumer demand as the U.S. economy emerges from the pandemic. The freight backup has intensified longstanding strains in the industry over hours, pay, working conditions and retention. The American Trucking Associations, one of the largest trade bodies, estimates the industry is some 80,000 drivers short of the workers needed to keep goods moving freely this year -- up from an estimated shortage of 61,500 drivers before the pandemic. New trucks, trailers and other equipment are in short supply, further limiting the movement of cargo.

Questions:

1.            How has the trucker shortage impacted supply chains?

2.            What are the issues faced by trucking companies today? What is being done to combat these issues?

3.            What can these companies do differently to ensure they maintain a proper trucking fleet?

4.            In your opinion, how long will this issue persist? Why?

NOTE: Please see attached discussion material and question for your action. Thank you

Question 2: Discussion 2

1.            If you were asked today by your manager to reduce transportation cost, what recommendations would you make? Why?

2.            If you were asked today by your manager to improve transportation services, what recommendations would you make? Why?