Manufacturing plants halted production once COVID-19 became a pandemic. The demand for products was still present, but parts were not being manufactured, leading to a parts shortage—this, combined with logistical issues, affected carrier speed and deliverability of goods. Once buildings started becoming operational again, the demand for heating and cooling parts grew, and manufacturers struggled to keep up. Unfortunately, some experts say that the situation could continue to be a challenge into the next year.
Zvi Schreiber, a CEO of a freight-booking company, explains that because of this sudden increase for product, it created an expectation for the trucking industry to deliver faster and more products. Trucking companies and manufacturers were not ready for this demand, and most are playing catch-up now and are dealing with the logistics of transporting goods. Due to a variety of factors such as a lack of truck drivers and a shortage of shipping containers, many companies are experiencing a longer wait time in getting HVAC parts which is causing delays in service. This led to a lot of disappointment when companies have their products just sitting at warehouses or in trucks and not being delivered due to these shortages.
Nevertheless, companies are still finding ways to fulfill their customers’ orders. These solutions include spending more money to get their product faster or finding new ways to have things be delivered. Trucking companies are feeling the pressure to hire more drivers and finding a new approach to retain drivers as well as getting more trucks, trailers, and buildings. As the world continues to adapt to this pandemic, companies continue to work hard to deliver the products you want and need.
Read the full article on Business Insider. More information on the HVAC parts shortage can be found on ACHR News.