Resilinc

AUGUST 30, 2023

Currently, in the US, the Mississippi and Ohio River water levels are falling at an alarming rate due to heat and lack of rainfall. Last fall, when the Mississippi River closed sections due to low water levels, it caused $20 billion in economic damage. So, what can supply chain managers do? Schedule a demo today.

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Stord

APRIL 7, 2019

Rail freight volumes continued to fall at the end of March alongside service outages due to flooding in the Midwest. Carriers are still worried about river cresting along the Mississippi river and the structural integrity of many bridges around it. Delta reported a dip in air cargo freight last month compared to March of 2018.

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MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 10, 2013

This is the classic Catch-22 dilemma faced by many corporate security managers when trying to justify further investments in steeling the supply chain against disruptions. The obvious conundrum is that hardening the corporation, its processes, and its supply chain requires investment. Replacement sources were soon found.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2020

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. 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. Mississippi.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Supply Chain Dive reports, “ Customers also need to consider larger increases for longer-distance shipments, additional handling fees, and higher minimum package charges to reduce the sting of the hikes on their businesses. ” and China over the fate of Taiwan are a source of immense pressure on the geopolitical and economic fronts.

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