Recent reports show Woolworths and Coles are managing to hold smaller competitors at bay – in part by adopting a strategy from their rival, Aldi.
- Associate Dean, School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University
Even if the Iran war ends, the fallout from this oil shock is likely to persist for a long time. Here’s what the end of ‘cheap’ oil could mean for the world.
In normal times, as much as 14% of global maritime trade goes through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Disruption would be felt around the world.
By simplifying its range, Coles is moving a step closer to Aldi’s strategy.
Coles’ decision is likely more of a precautionary move that reflects its own specific supply chain. It will also help deter against panic buying.
A spike in oil prices as a result of escalating Middle East tensions would not immediately affect Australia – but precautionary measures should be taken.
Ingredients, manufacturing, transportation and marketing factor into higher prices for allergen-free products.
A cyberattack on one of Australia’s biggest port operators has highlighted the potential vulnerability of the global economy.
Is Australia ready for a house construction boom? Supply chain constraints say no.
While the pandemic and Ukraine war are key contributors to the cost of living crisis, climate change has also had a role to play.
The collapse of Australia’s of largest cold-chain refrigeration transport company will be an inconvenience. But it will only be a disaster if shoppers make it so.
As with so many staples and foods in the past two years – lettuce, milk and eggs to name a few – the problem is a temporary imbalance between supply and demand. Here’s what’s happening with potatoes.
The ‘last kilometre’ between the supermarket and your home remains the most costly and complicated leg of the grocery supply chain.
For Australia’s dairy farmers the worst of times are turning out to be the best of times for farmgate prices.
If you’re holding off on renovating until next year expecting prices to calm down, odds are you will be disappointed.
Our shift to free-range eggs carries a higher likelihood of winter shortages.
Building or renovating your home? For some types of timber you may be waiting into 2023. So what’s behind the hold-up? And when might it get better?
The impacts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will pass, but the impacts of climate change will not.
The shock waves from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine rippling through world energy, food and trade supply lines are profound, but not big enough to split the global economy
In 2020 and 2021 empty supermarket shelves were due to spikes in demand. Now it’s a supply-side issue. The solutions, though, are substantially the same.
If you own a diesel car with an AdBlue tank, your engine is programmed to not start once you run out of it. But Australia can handle the looming diesel engine additive shortage – if we don’t panic.
Don’t expect to buy online in early December and have your parcel delivered by the 25th.
Greater Sydney sold $281 billion of goods and services to the rest of Australia in 2019/20. Cutting off Sydney could affect everything from petrol and parcels to soft drinks and sliced ham.
With athletes from 205 different nations making their way to Japan come thousands of tonnes of equipment and supplies.
Another local lockdown, another outbreak of shoppers stockpiling. Fortunately supply chains are now prepared.
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