Shipping and Logistics Services Outsourcing

As the world watched the captivating fireworks and synchronized movements of hundreds of performers at the Beijing Olympics, the logistics industry was grappling with its own synchronization efforts behind the scenes to keep critical supply chains in motion around Beijing. The Chinese government had ordered the closure of several factories around the city in an attempt to improve the air quality ahead of the Olympic Games. They also imposed severe restrictions on the movement of cargo trucks around the city a month in advance. While these restrictions where challenging for companies operating and distributing in the local area, they also had ramifications for companies sourcing from Beijing, proving that global supply chains must be flexible to deal with surprises and disruptions.