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The Increasing Role of Climate Change in Supply Chain Disruptions

NC State SCRC

Gulf Coast export PVC prices were assessed at $1,900 a metric tonne for the week of Sept. Resins was a market that was just getting to the point of being balanced with demand following COVID, but continues to experience record high pricing, and difficulty in sourcing. However, worse was to come.

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What About Them Apples?

Supply Chain Shaman

Today hurricane Nate’s north winds are pushing against the bayous of Louisiana. ” At the other end of the continuum is the argument that “ Forecast error is the most important metric to improve.” I will handpick the technology leaders based on contribution to the industry.) What are they seeing?

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Transportation Optimization: The Key to Weathering Droughts, Disasters and Other Disruptions

BlueYonder

This blog was co-written by Chirag Modi , Corporate Vice President, Industry Strategy – Supply Chain Execution and 3PL Global Lead, and Jen McQuiston , Product Marketing Director. The data they provide is invaluable in monitoring and measuring sustainability metrics such as miles traveled, energy used and waste produced.