AlixPartners Comments on East Coast Ports Strike: How Shippers Can Avoid the Panic Button

“The work stoppage affects ports from New England to Texas. If prolonged, the striking dockworkers could potentially disrupt supply chains and constrict inventories. Retailers and industrials, anticipating volatility, started to place orders early and started changing their routing several months ago. This was an essential action for those pre/repositioning for the upcoming holiday peak. Our blueprint outlines what shippers need to do now regardless of the strike’s duration”:
 
•    Identify and implement trade lane alternatives 
•    Prioritize freight
•    Build up inventory
•    Leverage key relationships 
•    Create a communication plan

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