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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. Almost all packaging today is petroleum based, and in the lower 48 states, the bulk of refineries (which feed petrochemical plants) are in the Texas and Louisiana region. However, worse was to come. 10, up 28% since the beginning of the year.

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What About Them Apples?

Supply Chain Shaman

Today hurricane Nate’s north winds are pushing against the bayous of Louisiana. If we look back at history, 70% of companies implemented Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), however two-decades later only 1% of companies use VMI processes to drive a better demand signal. Inventory strategies and processes to absorb the error.