Supply Chain Disruptions in the Construction and Equipment Manufacturing Industries

Temporary shut downs and slower goods transport have led to supply chain disruptions for many in the construction and heavy equipment manufacturing industries.

May 7, 2020

Sara Jensen, Editor of OEM Off-Highway and Becky Schultz, Editor of Equipment Today, discuss how supply chain disruptions are effecting the construction and equipment manufacturing industries due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Read more: COVID-19 and the Heavy Equipment Industry

There have been varied disruptions in both industries regarding supply chains depending on where companies are getting their supplies. Many manufacturers have noted some semblance of disruption to their supply chains due to suppliers having to temporarily shut down or just slower delivery times.

This discussion is part of a new ongoing series Transportation Chain in which the various brands of AC Business Media examine how current events are impacting transportation, trucking and supply chain management, as well as other related industries.

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