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: 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). Fluctuations in transport costs
Fuel costs. Route efficiency. Port complications. Chassis vs. rail. These are just a few of the issues planners and managers must consider when strategizing ways to avoid disruptions when it comes to the transportation of products and parts to customers across the globe.