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The Supply Chain Impacts of the Russian Attack on the Ukraine

NC State SCRC

Without inputs, capacity and production will be further constrained, leading to even longer leadtimes and more shortages. Oil, gas, and transportation: Europe is the primary recipient of Russian oil and natural gas. Biden is even talking to Venezuela! Transportation: As oil prices go up, prices at the pump goes up as well.

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Doing Business in Brazil

QAD

Brazil is located in Eastern South America and borders the Atlantic Ocean as well as the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela. Both transportation and communication infrastructures are strong in Brazil. With a total area just slightly smaller than the U.S.,

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How the Bakken Oil Boom Impacts U.S. Supply Chains

CH Robinson Transportfolio

The oil and gas industry impacts freight transportation in four significant areas: Diesel Prices. Rail Capacity. With around 30,000 gallons of capacity, each car equates to roughly 700 barrels of oil. So why does this matter for supply chain professionals? Here is a short video of one such oil train in St.