WBM is Monitoring Potential Supply Chain Disruption Due to the Canada Post Strike

The WBM Procurement team is actively monitoring the Canada Post strike and its potential impact on the technology supply chain. We are in daily communication with our two largest distributors, both of whom are prioritizing shipments through UPS and Purolator. Currently, delivery times are experiencing minor delays of 1-2 days due to high volumes. As we move through the month, we anticipate that additional delays may arise, although it is still too early to determine their full extent.

Our distribution partners remain in close contact with UPS and Purolator, receiving regular updates, and have alternate carriers ready to step in should delays become more significant. While we remain hopeful for a swift resolution to this labour dispute, we recognize the possibility of longer delays and increased costs. Rest assured, we are committed to minimizing the impact on our customers and ensuring the timely delivery of critical technology.

Articles Explaining the Situation

• What You Need to Know About Your Mail During the Canada Post Strike
• Canada Post Strike: What Shippers Should Know
• Canada Post Strike: What’s at Stake for the Canadian Economy?

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 2024 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 Ashley Schell, Director of Strategic Procurement.