Business Management – Supply Chain

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) agreed last week to a pay increase of 62 percent, ending a three-day strike that halted operations as U.S. East and Gulf coast ports. It is important to consider that this is a tentative agreement.

As expected, or perhaps feared, a port strike affecting U.S. ports on the East and Gulf coasts began today. While the duration of the strike is unknown, what is known is that this labor action could have profound effects on supply chains, including those for the printing industry.

This week's episode includes information on potential U.S. port strikes, Epson's acquisition of Fiery, Cober's acquisition of WCD, Franchise Services' membership commitment, and new wide-format solutions from HP.

Print media manufacturer Ultraflex has issued an advisory about the possibility of an upcoming labor strike affecting ports on the U.S. East Coast.

Print shop owners are preparing for what could be a rocky 2023. After nearly three years of dealing with pandemic-induced pressures, business owners are bracing for more tough times to come. As we enter the new year, executives shared their expected challenges — and opportunities — with us.

The unforgiving combination of a slowing American economy and continued material shortages, labor shortages, and cost inflation will pressure margins across the printing industry this year, according to the 2022-23 State of the Industry Report published by PRINTING United Alliance and sponsored by Canon.

It’s not news that supply chain challenges have impacted every part of the printing industry. As we close out another year marked with pandemics, politics, and business challenges, what will 2023 have to offer on the supply chain front?

Fisher Textiles introduced GF 5300 Waterfall, a dye sub-printable canopy tent fabric.

It’s time to look at your business and identify a cost-effective solution that will make your working life easier in the long run.

Beaver Paper is increasing prices for its entire product range globally by up to 12 % for all grades.