Global Dangerous Goods Confidence Outlook
The 5th Annual Global Dangerous Goods Confidence Outlook (2020) is Sponsored by Labelmaster, IATA, and Hazardous Cargo Bulletin.
The fifth annual Global Dangerous Goods Confidence Outlook (2020) is the definitive outlook for the worldwide dangerous goods industry based on the thoughts and attitudes of DG pros across the globe. You can also review the results from the 2019 Global DG Confidence Outlook.
The global Dangerous Goods supply chain has shown tremendous resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet this crisis has shed light on both weaknesses and strengths related to organizations' ability to keep shipments safe and compliant.
To better understand the pandemic’s impact, Labelmaster, IATA and HCB surveyed 258 DG pros around the globe to gain insight into:
- How their organizations have been affected
- Changes their DG management operations need moving forward
CHALLENGES FOR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
It's no surprise that the top challenges were related to receiving goods in a timely manner and lack of carrier availability.
SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGES AS A RESULT OF COVID-19
SPECIFIC DG MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES
DG pros reported that their most problematic issues related to DG management centered on keeping their teams up to date on new and existing compliance rules.
MOST PROBLEMATIC ISSUES
Read more in the 2020 Global DG Confidence Outlook results.
SUPPORT COPING WITH THE PANDEMIC’S CHANGES
The pandemic triggered rapid, large-scale changes. As supply chain organizations hurried to communicate these changes, DG pros were generally pleased with the support received from their organizations, product suppliers and IATA. In fact:
However,
CHANGES IN VOLUME OF DG SHIPPED
The pandemic impacted the amount of Dangerous Goods organizations manage. More than 1 in 5 DG pros say their companies are shipping more hazmat.
Plus, nearly 1 in 3 say they're handling new types of hazmat.
GAPS ORGANIZATIONS MUST ADDRESS
The pandemic has made it clear to DG pros that their organizations must address significant gaps moving forward.
IMPORTANT FOR THE FUTURE OF THE ORGANIZATION
But getting the resources they need may be a challenge.
IMPORTANT FOR THE FUTURE OF THE ORGANIZATION
THE PATH TOWARD THE NEW NORMAL
As of June 2020, many DG pros felt their operations would return to some degree of normalcy this year.
But working toward a state of normalcy doesn’t mean business as usual.
THERE'S A NEW NORMAL COMING, with COVID-19 shining a spotlight on areas of DG management that must be addressed moving forward. Based on this year’s survey, organizations should focus on:
BETTER REMOTE TRAINING AND RECERTIFICATION
Understanding the value and shortcomings of current training and what's needed to deliver effective training quickly and remotely
UPGRADED TECHNOLOGY
Advanced systems that leverage data and processes to streamline operations and reduce the potential of human error to undermine safety and efficiency
MORE EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION OF DATA
Identifying whether timely and accurate DG data is collected and how it's shared internally and with supply chain partners across the supply chain
These concerns aren't new for DG pros. But the disruptions brought about by COVID-19 should show senior leadership how critical a role DG management plays in maintaining a smooth, resilient and compliant supply chain. That role must be given the proper support—support that DG pros have identified as sorely needed.
ABOUT THE GLOBAL DANGEROUS GOODS CONFIDENCE OUTLOOK
This survey was conducted online between June 1 and June 19, 2020. This survey was open to DG pros and was not limited to Labelmaster customers, International Air Transport Association (IATA) members or subscribers of HCB media. It was promoted within Labelmaster, IATA, and HCB marketing properties.
All questions were developed by Labelmaster, IATA and HCB. Participant information was not shared between organizations or with any other outside parties. The data and results are copyrighted by Labelmaster, IATA and HCB.
