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The 2021 Hurricane Season Will Impact Supply Chains

Enterra Insights

The warning came as Colorado State University released a forecast predicting an above-average hurricane season this year.”[2] Are there any single-sourced components that we need to diversify in case of an event? What alternate sources of transportation or routes could we use if our primary option is eliminated?

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This Week In Supply Chain Management Tech April 4 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Founded in 2002 with over 100 consultants and based in Boulder, Colorado , Spinnaker SCA designs and builds agile supply chains for leading brands across Consumer Staples, High Tech, Industrial Manufacturing, Retail & Apparel, Medical Devices, and Distribution Industries.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 5-9, 2016)

Talking Logistics

The sky and what’s beyond, an endless source of creativity and imagination for kids and adults alike. In related news, the Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that “officials in Colorado are planning a public-road test of battery-charging technology capable of powering electric trucks while they drive.”

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Low unemployment is great for everyone, right? (Not so much in logistics…)

NC State SCRC

Colorado had the lowest unemployment rate in May, 2.3 With unemployment at an all-time low (4.1%) in 2018, and shortages of qualified truck drivers and warehouse workers, GG has identified that the key to creating a reliable workforce is not through increasing wages, but to offer a new benefit to workers: FLEXIBILITY.

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Oktoberfest, Methane, and Climate Change

Enterra Insights

Obviously, human activities play a major role in increasing methane emissions from most of these sources.”[4]. Climate scientist and journalist Alejandra Borunda ( @alejandrabee_ ) adds, “There are a variety of natural methane sources. Where is All that Methane Coming From? ”[4]. ”[5]. Footnotes. [1]

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How To Find CBD Payment Processing Services [+ CBD Credit Card Processors for Ecommerce Shops]

ShipBob

This cannabinoid is a highly sought after derivative of the cannabis plant and its abbreviated version — CBD — is short for ‘cannabidiol’ Source: Statista. In 2012, Colorado and Washington became the first states to fully legalize marijuana in a recreational view. 2018: Farm Bill is passed. billion in legal sales.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

And if most of your production happens in FL, you may choose to divert sourcing to your secondary facility, say in New Jersey, during heavy produce shipping season months to avoid the heightened costs. Colorado is geographically diverse with plains covering the eastern part of the state before reaching the Rocky Mountains further west.