SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT AND LOGISTICS ISSUES IN THE USA AND UZBEKISTAN: CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS

Abstract

This paper explores the key challenges and potential solutions within the supply chain management and logistics sectors in the United States and Uzbekistan. Both countries face unique and overlapping issues shaped by their geographical, economic, and infrastructural contexts. In the United States, the sector grapples with labor shortages, aging infrastructure, and supply chain disruptions caused by global events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan’s logistics landscape is hindered by limited connectivity, outdated infrastructure, and regulatory bottlenecks, despite its strategic location as a transit hub in Central Asia.