“Pretty poor record”: Former Aus Post boss highlights supply chain issues affecting trade
Global Express CEO and former Australia Post boss Christine Holgate said Australia was overdue for a transport infrastructure upgrade.
The Aussie startup looking to save fruit and vegetables from going to waste
Good & Fugly was launched two years ago as a social enterprise to collect produce that would otherwise go to waste, selling it directly to consumers, usually on a subscription basis.
Soda Shades: Sunglasses brand once part-owned by Steph Claire Smith collapses
Soda Shades has become another victim of supply chain disruptions, says Rahul Goyal, one of two voluntary administrators now overseeing the brand.
The US is experiencing a tampon shortage, and the average price is up nearly 10%
In the United States, a concerning yet mostly until now under-reported crisis has been plaguing the country: a shortage of tampons.
‘Worse than the pandemic’: Meal delivery company Marley Spoon says produce shortages to continue throughout winter
KFC may have grabbed headlines by switching from lettuce to cabbage, but the food shortage cuts across all fresh produce lines, according to Marley Spoon.
Unlocking supply chain management
There have been some rapid shifts in the supply chain. From the comparative reliability of pre-2020, distribution and logistics has been marred by service bottlenecks, cancellations and skyrocketing freight costs, to name but a few issues. Despite the volatility, though, it’s not all doom and gloom.
Worker shortages, inflation, and climate: Here are the key small business concerns as Labor takes power
Sensing the potential for a Labor shake-up in Canberra, small business organisations have expressed their key concerns.
Construction leader Metricon plays down solvency concerns amid reported meetings with Victorian government
Housing giant Metricon has denied experiencing solvency issues, amid media reports that company leaders are meeting with creditors.
Write-offs, wages and supply chains: Small business election priorities revealed
New data from Xero and ScotPac outlines the election priorities of small businesses as polling day approaches.
Buying flowers for Mother’s Day? Expect to pay more for less variety in 2022, wholesalers say
Flower industry leaders say flight shortages, poor weather and a labour crunch have impacted the Mother's Day flower market.
Material price hikes and labour shortages a major concern for WA homebuilders after two businesses collapse
Industry leaders in Western Australia are sounding the alarm over future business insolvencies after the collapse of two home builders.
Furniture company Outer expands ‘Airbnb of retail’ showrooms to Australia
This outdoor furniture company wants to build a community of furniture enthusiasts with its neighbourhood showrooms.
