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Winter Alert: Winter Weather Conditions Developing Across Much of the US

GlobalTranz

According to weather.com, “more than 2 million Texas homes and businesses were without power Monday morning as record-breaking cold and Winter Storm Uri extended an icy grip across the central United States.” states and parts of northern Mexico. Source: NWS. Winter weather continues to impact multiple U.S.

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10 Greatest Supply Chain Management Books of All Time

Supply Chain Opz

Therefore, the challenge to establish ranking method is to find more economical data source and unbiased metric. Stanford University, Northwestern University, University of California, Berkley and Indiana University are usually ranked in top MBA programs (Tier 1) by US News College Ranking.

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Thanksgiving 2018

Enterra Insights

At the original Thanksgiving feast, the pickings were much slimmer and all ingredients were sourced locally. 1] She note there are only two known historical sources describing the three-day long feast shared by the Pilgrims and Wampanoag natives at Plymouth Colony in 1621. Most of those turkeys are raised in 14 states.

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Mastering Menards Delivery through Retail Specialized Logistics

Zipline Logistics

Menards is the third-largest home improvement store in the United States. The retailer is headquartered in Eau Claire, WI, and has stores primarily throughout the Upper Midwest but has recently begun to expand into the lower states in the region. But first, let’s take a look at some of the retailer’s background.

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Two Automakers Make Senior Supply Chain and Procurement Executive Leadership Changes

Supply Chain Matters

billion in joint venture for a new lithium-ion battery production plant in United States. Plans call for the construction of an electric-vehicle battery plant in Kokomo, Indiana to support Stellantis’ North America electrification ambitions outlined in “ Dare Forward 2030 ” strategic plan.

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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. Another agricultural hotbed, the Sunshine State produces an abundance of fruits, particularly citrus and vegetables. North Carolina.

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Which States are Making the Grade in Logistics?

Material Handling & Logistics

The 2018 Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card , conducted by Conexus Indiana for the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research, rates U.S. Content Summary: In addition to O'Hare having the most flights in the country, the state has 5 international airports and 7 other commercial airports. Media Type.