Title: 5 Primary Causes of Supply Chain Disruptions
Headings: 5 Primary Causes of Supply Chain Disruptions
5 Primary Causes of Supply Chain Disruptions
1). Inefficient response to technology trends
2). Natural or environmental occurrences
3). Inaccurate planning and forecasting
4). Shifts in governmental regulations
5). Fluctuations in transport costs

Content: 3). Inaccurate planning and forecasting
The ability to accurately plan for and forecast future demand based on past production and supply is perhaps one of the core drivers in avoiding disruption and promoting sustainable manufacturing programs. As we mentioned before, intelligent software solutions and their capacity for E2E visibility is a big part in accurate planning and forecasting, however, a fundamental understanding and strategizing of a manufacturing company supply situation and production capacity is also key in these efforts. Insight and understanding into the scope of a company’s production network — facility capacity, yard management, container management, and transportation management — are value-added propositions in assigning production programs to the right hub at the right time. 4). Shifts in governmental regulations
Another external risk for supply chain disruptions, governmental regulations and restrictions are quickly becoming a common hurdle companies have to overcome in their supply chain management strategy, especially as the global production network becomes more disparate and enters new and emerging markets. Taxations, trade restrictions, border controls, and labor laws are important elements planners and managers must address in crafting production and supply strategies. For example, a manufacturing company looking to transport component parts from a hub in Mexico to a facility in Dallas, Texas must account for additional lead times in U.S. customs inspections and regulations. Failure to address this additional stage in transportation and delivery could result in orders not being filled as scheduled. 5).