Why Supply Chain Automation Fails Before It Even Starts

A container ship arrives at Long Beach two days late. Inside are goods tied to dozens of purchase orders. Some are carrying basics that can wait, while others are holding seasonal items for promotions starting in three weeks, and a few are high-velocity SKUs that are already running thin at stores.
Which containers do you expedite? Which routes can absorb the delay? Which deliveries need priority to avoid out-of-stocks during your promotional window?
Your transportation team sees the delay. Your