--- title: Efficiencies Blog | Impact of the US West Coast Port Disruptions description: Impact of the US West Coast Port Disruptions | --- [![Supply-Tech-Logo](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/hs-fs/file-590229488-png/site-images/Supply-Tech-Logo.png?width=426&name=Supply-Tech-Logo.png "Supply-Tech-Logo")](https://supplytechnologies-2.hs-sites.com/home) [UK/Ireland Site ](http://www.supplytechnologies.co.uk)[India Site](http://www.supplytechnologies.co.in)  [Request Free Quote or Process Analysis](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/about-contact) [OVERVIEW & LOCATIONS](https://supplytechnologies-2.hs-sites.com/about-overview-locations)  ![lock](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/hs-fs/file-595480430-png/site-images/lock.png)  [PARTNER PORTAL](http://extranet.supplytechnologies.com/ils/usr_pwd.htm)  |  [CONTACT](https://supplytechnologies-2.hs-sites.com/about-contact) - ![](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/hs-fs/file-612630860-jpg/site-images/headers/header5.jpg) ## Insights On Efficiency # [NEXT LEVEL BLOG] ## [Supply Chain Strategies for Mitigating the Impact of the US West Coast Port Disruptions](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/supply-chain-strategies-for-mitigating-the-impact-of-the-us-west-coast-port-disruptions) Posted by [James Smetham, VP Global Supply Chain](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/author/james-smetham-vp-global-supply-chain) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/hs-fs/hub/336770/file-2313604381.jpg) ](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/supply-chain-strategies-for-mitigating-the-impact-of-the-us-west-coast-port-disruptions) **Introduction** The U.S. west coast ports handle over 60% of all import cargo coming into the United States. Throughout 2014, a number of different factors have escalated and resulted in disruptions to imports coming into the U.S. through these ports.  As businesses reliant on importing through the west coast wrestle with uncertainty of transit times and delivery dates, the situation could worsen further. Supply chain disruptions could result in: - Imports at sea being backed up offshore without access causing increased carrying costs - Inventories being rapidly depleted - Manufacturing facilities production disrupted due to lack of components - Lost sales through a lack of goods For businesses reliant on imports through the west coast, developing a robust risk mitigation strategy is imperative to navigate through these disruptions. <[Read More](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/supply-chain-strategies-for-mitigating-the-impact-of-the-us-west-coast-port-disruptions) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/supply-chain-strategies-for-mitigating-the-impact-of-the-us-west-coast-port-disruptions#comments) Topics: [Impact of the US West Coast Port Disruptions](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/topic/impact-of-the-us-west-coast-port-disruptions), [Supply Chain Risk Mitigation Strategies](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-risk-mitigation-strategies) [All posts](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/all) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Supply Chain, (5)](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/topic/supply-chain) - [Custom VMI Program, (4)](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/topic/custom-vmi-program) - [VMI Program (2)](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/topic/vmi-program) - [lean (2)](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/topic/lean) - [Acquisition (1)](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/topic/acquisition) - [Apollo Aerospace Components (1)](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/topic/apollo-aerospace-components) - [Data Discipline (1)](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/topic/data-discipline) - [Data Governance (1)](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/topic/data-governance) - [Data Integrity, (1)](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/topic/data-integrity) - [Engineering Efficiencies (1)](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/topic/engineering-efficiencies) - [Hydrogen embrittlement (1)](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/topic/hydrogen-embrittlement) - [Impact of the US West Coast Port Disruptions (1)](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/topic/impact-of-the-us-west-coast-port-disruptions) - [Supplier Collaboration (1)](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/topic/supplier-collaboration) - [Supply Chain Information Flow (1)](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-information-flow) - [Supply Chain Risk Mitigation Strategies (1)](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-risk-mitigation-strategies) - [Supply Technologies (1)](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/topic/supply-technologies) - [Total Cost of Ownership (1)](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/topic/total-cost-of-ownership) - [demand planning (1)](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/topic/demand-planning) - [failing parts due to hydrogen embrittlement (1)](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/topic/failing-parts-due-to-hydrogen-embrittlement) - [risk management with mechanical fasteners (1)](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/topic/risk-management-with-mechanical-fasteners) - [statistical analysis (1)](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/topic/statistical-analysis) [see all](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/topic/impact-of-the-us-west-coast-port-disruptions#) ### Follow Me Supply Technologies and Total Supply Management are trademarks of Supply Technologies LLC. 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