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February 21, 2024

Coronas are out this summer (and not the bad kind) thanks to YEP another supply chain shortage

Just like pretty much every other industry, Australia's breweries have been hit by cruel, cruel supply chain issues.

What's the key learning?

  • Lion and Carlton & United Breweries are running out of timber pallets used to transport beer across Australia
  • The global supply chain relies on cargo ships...shipping containers...trucks...humans...and of course, the humble timber pallet
  • An increase in consumer spending means pallets are in huge demand, which means stock can't be moved around the world.

Background: Lion and Carlton & United Breweries are two of Australia's biggest breweries. And just like pretty much every other industry...they've both been hit by cruel, cruel supply chain issues. 

What happened: Lion own cult faves like Tooheys, XXXX, Hahn and Furphy. And this crew are running out of timber pallets used to transport beer across Australia...which means they need to shut down some of their production lines.

What else: CUB are also facing supply chain issues. And as a result, the companies have had to warn customers and sales reps that they're gonna have to get through Christmas lunch on the waters.

So what's the key learning?

💡The global supply chain relies on a whole host of unsung heroes: we're talking cargo ships...shipping containers...trucks...humans (obv) and of course, the humble timber pallet.

💡And the timer pallet is endangered right now for a few reasons:

  1. An increase in consumer spending means pallets are in huge demand.
  2. The building and reno boom is consuming a HEAP of timber
  3. There is a lack of workers who can repair broken pallets and make new ones

💡So now we've got a pallet problem. And it means stock can't be moved around the world...and that includes our fave festive drink - beer.

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