With a potential Canada Post strike looming, experts are urging businesses to finalize contingency plans to avoid disruptions. In a recent Supply Chain Dive article, Alison Layfield, Director of Product Development at ePost Global, emphasized the importance of early action.

“The potential of strike, for which would be the soonest would be May 22, is highly likely,” Layfield said. “So many of us in the industry are already preparing for this.”

She also offered a practical tip for companies reliant on Canada Post, especially those shipping to PO boxes: “There doesn’t necessarily have to be an interruption or delay in their package delivery if, say those customers with a PO box can provide a physical street address instead of that PO box.” 

With disruptions likely but expected to be less severe than last year, shippers are being encouraged to secure alternative carriers and communicate proactively with customers. Read more in the full story on Supply Chain Dive.