How Canada's rail strike is affecting supply chains

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By Alex Lennane

24/05/2012

Canadian Pacific Railroad workers have gone on strike. So what does that mean for the supply chains of Canada’s manufacturers? As this article explains, some will look to trucks, but it’s no long-term solution for companies with lean inventories. A good examination of the fallout for shippers when transport options fail.

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