Q1. For each supply chain issue listed above:
a. Select which EPIC dimension they fall under and why?
Q2. The rising cost of living:
a. List one issue that has affected the rising cost of living.
b. Describe what affects this has had to consumers.
c. What affect has this had on supply chain planners? What actions can supply chain planners put into effect to help them overcome the issue?
Q3. Labour Unrest:
a. List two (2) types of labour unrest that companies are facing today.
b. Explain how each of the types of labour unrest you listed affect companies. What challenges to company's face? What actions can they implement to help ease the pressures?
Q4. Energy Shortages:
a. How do energy shortages affect countries? What industries do they affect? What decisions does it force countries to make?
Q5. Geopolitical Uncertainty:
a. List one (1) current geopolitical uncertainty and describe what affect it has had the global supply chain. How has it affected consumers?
What actions have consumers had and how has it affected suppliers (companies)?
Q6. Extreme weather:
a. What affects could the following extreme weather conditions have on the global supply chain and suppliers?
i. Low water levels
ii. Hurricanes