WBM is Monitoring Potential Supply Chain Disruption Due to the B.C. Ports Labour Dispute

The WBM Procurement team is closely monitoring the B.C. port strike for any potential delays in the technology supply chain. We have been in contact with all major I.T. distributors, and for the moment, there are no delays on any inbound WBM orders.

Where possible, our distributors are diverting shipments through the U.S. Additionally, any purchase orders that have yet to be filled, are being re-routed to alternate Canadian warehouse locations to minimize any delays.

Although we are hoping for a quick resolution to this labour dispute, the potential for significant delays and cost increases are a real threat. Below are some recent articles on the developing situation in British Columbia.

Articles Explaining the Situation

• B.C. ports strike could inflict damage that takes months to correct, warns Canada’s biggest railway
• The longer the B.C. port strike lasts, the more you can expect to pay. Here’s why
• Port of Vancouver faces cargo bottleneck during strike by waterfront workers across B.C.

What You Can Do

Continue to monitor the WBM website for new updates. If you are looking to refresh or enhance your computing infrastructure this year, WBM recommends working with our team proactively to get the technology hardware you need on order so we can serve your computing needs as quickly as possible.

To help you navigate the current procurement environment, we recommend speaking with your WBM Account Manager to discuss your hardware requirements for the remainder of the 2023 fiscal year.

The WBM Procurement team has up-to-date inventory reports from all Tier 1 technology manufacturers and distributors in Canada. Please reach out by phone to 888-275-4926 or by email to sales@wbm.ca to confirm timelines and availability. The WBM Direct procurement portal can also provide real-time stock availability into the Canadian distribution channel. Log in to wbmdirect.ca to learn more.

You can be assured that WBM is working on contingency plans to help mitigate any supply risk for our client community. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at anytime.