S1E2: Economic Impacts of Transportation and Labor Shortage with Marianne Wanamaker

12/07/21 • 29 min

In our second episode, Ted and Tom discuss transportation and labor shortages and the impact of the the Omicron variant on supply chains. Special guest, Marianne Wanamaker, Professor of Economics and Executive Director of the Howard H. Baker Jr Center for Public Policy at UT and former member of the President’s Economic Council, weighs in on economic impact of covid.
Topic #1: Update on Supply Chain Bottlenecks
Topic #2: Transportation Shortage
Topic #3: Enhanced IT and Analytics Impact
Topic #4: Long-Term Impact of Covid Disruptions on the Economy

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Previous Episode

S1E1: Will the Port Snarl Affect Santa's Deliveries?

In our first episode, Ted and Tom discuss supply chain disruptions and what the upcoming holiday season might look like. Special guest, Wendy Tate, William J. Taylor Professor in Supply Chain Management and Ray and Joan Myatt Faculty Research Fellow, weighs in on the financial impact of business decisions across the supply chain.

Topic #1: West Coast Port Snarl
Will moving to 24/7 operations make a difference? Will the National Guard be called in?

Topic #2: Will Santa Deliver this Holiday Season?
Hear Ted and Tom’s holiday season supply chain predictions.

Topic #3: Influence on Prices
It seems like everything is going up (wages, freight rates, warehouse rents, fuel, etc.). Are companies expected to absorb these costs?

Topic #4: Long-Term Forecast
The long-term question is, "Will this have an impact on global network design and where we source from in the US?" Wendy Tate, Ted and Tom's good friend and colleague who spends a lot of time working with procurement executives, shares her insights.

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Next Episode

S1E3: Demand Shaping and the Future of Ports with Jim Newsome and Barbara Melvin of SC Ports

In our next episode, Ted and Tom recap the holidays and their affect on supply chain. They'll discuss demand shaping, car manufacturing backlogs, and more. Special guests President and CEO Jim Newsome and COO Barbara Melvin, both of South Carolina Ports Authority, weigh in on the the current ports situation and what the future might hold for east coast ports.
Topic #1: Demand Shaping and Holiday Recap
Topic #2: Car Backlog and Inflation
Topic #3: Freight Rates and Port Congestion

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