Fleeting Conversations
Fleeting Conversations is hosted by the Armchair Attorney® , Matthew M. Leffler. Matthew is a real-life attorney with a curious mind and a passion for how things work. From law to supply chain and everything in-between, he bridges the gap between education and entertainment.
Fleeting Conversations
The Next Supply Chain Crisis
In our latest installment of Fleeting Conversations, we welcome Salvatore Mercogliano, PhD to the program. The topic, the next supply chain crisis.
The United States Maritime Alliance & the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) are at an impasse over wages & automation. Set to expire on September 30, 2024, the current labor contract covers 45,000 dockworkers. With a coast-wide strike across 36 U.S. ports appearing increasingly likely & the Biden administration signaling it would not force the dockworkers back to work, the stage is set for a potentially devastating supply chain crisis.
Dr. Mercogliano is the Chair of the Department of History, Criminal Justice & Political Science at Campbell University and an Adjunct Professor of History & Engineering at the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Dr. Mercogliano is a maritime expert and also runs the successful YouTube channel What is Going on With Shipping? Follow him on X right here, you will not be disappointed.
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