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What’s the outlook for inflation and supply chain relief in 2022? (Jason Miller Blog #3)

NC State SCRC

This is based on some recent collaborative work with Professor Jason Miller from Michigan State University, who developed a new supply chain pressures index, which was based on a post from the Cleveland Fed [1] , going back to Q1 2004. The index consists of a checklist of reasons for not operating at full capacity.

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Why Companies Need a Supplier Relationship Management Strategy

GlobalTranz

The transportation of lithium batteries is dangerous, as they overheat, which can cause significant damage. To do this, the production and transportation of all component parts must be closely monitored and coordinated. Irina holds an MBA from Brandeis University and BA from Cleveland State University.

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What Caused the Baby Formula Shortage + 7 Ways Consumers and Companies are Coping

ToolsGroup

Like the chicken shortage and other issues surrounding the supply chain crisis , infant formula shortages originated with COVID-19 disrupting the supply chain , triggering the lack of labor , transportation, and raw materials. When still struggling to find formula, parents are calling local food banks for further assistance.

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How Manual Consolidation is Costing You Money – A Case Example

TMC

In addition, were the out-of-route miles and loading/unloading times at each stop allowed for when the Cleveland stop was considered? At this point we know that Kentucky must ride FTL due to time restrictions, and Cleveland has a short transit time and is over the LTL weight limit. That one missed its drop appointment as well.