What do canceled flights, a matcha shortage and a breakfast crisis reveal about our fragile supply chains?
In mid-July last year, McDonald’s Australia made an unexpected move: It cut breakfast hours by 90 minutes because it couldn’t get enough eggs due to a bird flu outbreak. Two months later, Malaysia Airlines reduced its flight capacity by 20%, citing labor shortages and a lack of spare parts. Currently, Japan's matcha — the finely ground green tea loved worldwide — faces a supply crunch as global demand outpaces production.
A recent survey shows that 68% of supply chain professionals expect more disruptions in 2025, with 54.5% naming the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region as the highest-risk area worldwide. Companies are struggling to respond effectively to disruptions in the region due to a key obstacle: A lack of collaboration.
Overcoming this challenge was the focus of a presentation at the IDG Technology Symposium and Awards, called “From Data Siloes to AI-Driven Insights.” Blue Yonder’s Chief Innovation Officer Andrea Morgan-Vandome joined Stephanie Krishnan, Associate Vice President for APAC at IDC, to share their insights on managing supply chain disruptions quickly and intelligently.
