"supply volatility" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It refers to the unpredictability or fluctuation in the availability or amount of a certain commodity or resource. Example: The company was struggling with supply volatility as the market price for their raw materials constantly changed, affecting their production costs and profits.
The results indicate that no one policy dominates on all three metrics of supply chain volatility.
The bullwhip effect in particular, and supply chain volatility in general, has been the subject of much analytical and empirical investigation by researchers.
Using a system dynamics approach, we use three distinct supply chain volatility metrics to compare the ability of two alternative pipeline inventory management policies to respond to a demand shock.
The fact that prices for other crops such as soyabeans and wheat are also bubbling (see chart) makes it difficult for farmers to judge which will be the most profitable crop to sow for next season, which may hamper an immediate supply response.Price volatility could be a more permanent feature of agriculture.
"As we look ahead, we see continued strong demand for eggs, a slightly higher but manageable egg supply and further volatility with respect to corn and soybean meal prices," said Chairman Fred Adams Fred Adams, adding, "All of our operations are running smoothly, and we are optimistic about Cal-Maine's business for the year ahead".
Despite this volatility, our supply of food stayed stable throughout this period.
However, it's unlikely there will be a shortage of products on the shelves as the supermarkets have become experts in managing supply risks and seasonal volatility.
It noted that, although raw materials were unlikely to run out in the near future, there were fears about "interruptions to supply and associated price volatility from, for example, increasing demand, local regulatory action or geo-political issues".
For example, the report shows that low-emissions pathways not only reduce countries' vulnerability to energy price volatility and supply disruptions, they produce significant benefits for human health and ecosystems by curbing air pollution.
But remember that (for now) demand still exceeds supply and the anticipated volatility, most likely to manifest itself this year in unexpected ways at course level, still leaves the sector on balance with 90% of its historic business, a situation largely unprecedented in the commercial world.
