Business Talk am Ku´Damm: Commodity delivery problems, shortage of material and compulsory breaks

»I neither see any optimizing measures nor the possibility to build up safety stocks in the short run. In the midterm, the Supply Change Management of a company is to be maneuvered towards a risk management that rather focuses on a supply market close to the production base than merely on Global Value Sourcing.«
Stefan Schrinner

Businesstalk am Kudamm: Commodity and component delivery problems have increased during the Corona pandemic. Does the material shortage slow the economy down?

Stefan Schrinner: Yes.

Businesstalk am Kudamm: Which industries are most affected by the delivery problems?

Stefan Schrinner: In my opinion, all industries are affected worldwide.

Businesstalk am Kudamm: Woraus resultiert der derzeitige Mangel bzw. die Lieferverzögerungen?

Stefan Schrinner: 1. Reduced cargo spaces, 2. Commodity shortage, 3. Overproportional growth of the world economy due to the recession of Corona incidences and the openings of the borders.

Businesstalk am Kudamm: Many craft businesses are worried about compulsory breaks due to material shortages. Are these worries justified?

Stefan Schrinner: In my point of view, companies are rather in need of more capacities due to the growing backlog of customer orders.

Businesstalk am Kudamm: When can we expect the situation to cool down?

Stefan Schrinner: This depends on the development of the Corona “Delta” mutation. In my opinion, not before mid-2022. In my opinion, not before mid-2022.

Businesstalk am Kudamm: Which measure should companies take to overcome the situation in the short run and equip themselves better in the long run?

Stefan Schrinner:: I neither see any optimizing measures nor the possibilities to build up safety stocks in the short run. In the midterm, the Supply Change Management of a company is to be maneuvered towards a risk management that rather focuses on a supply market close to the production base than merely on Global Value Sourcing.

Businesstalk am Kudamm: Thank you for your time, Mr. Schrinner!