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The Big Texas Chemical Freeze Raises Issues on Resiliency of the Petrochemical Supply Chain

NC State SCRC

Today’s Wall Street Journal article on the impact of the Texas winter storm on the petrochemical industry highlights many of the challenges that exist with this supply chain, that has been overlooked for perhaps too long. It is also testament to the fragility of this supply chain.

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The Increasing Role of Climate Change in Supply Chain Disruptions

NC State SCRC

Major supply chain disruptions due to weather related incidents are on the rise, and one can’t dismiss these as a “once in a century” event any more. as supplies tighten. A month later (March), many remained offline, and analysts said it could be months more before all are fully back.

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Doing Business in the United States

QAD

percent annually as of 2017, but that increased to about 4 percent in 2018. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. million in 2017, making it the third largest workforce in the world. percent in 2017. In 2017, the U.S. trillion in 2017. president since 2017. trillion in 2018.

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Customer Advisory – Hurricane Harvey

CH Robinson Transportfolio

EST on August 28, 2017. While the storm is directly impacting south Texas and Louisiana, this supply chain disruption will be felt across North America. We recognize that you likely have many questions about how this weather event may impact your supply chain tomorrow and in the coming months.