ToolsGroup
MAY 17, 2022
A combo of pandemic-related increased demand, and the tragic destruction of a key chlorine manufacturer have led to 2022’s swimming pool chlorine shortage. Image source: Cape Analytics. At the mercy of Hurricane Laura, the Louisiana production plant was completely eradicated. Image Source: Nola. Image source: CNBC.
ToolsGroup
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Headquartered in Louisiana, POOLCORP serves roughly 120,000 wholesale customers around the world. In ToolsGroup, we see an innovative partner that will position us to leverage proven technology and analytics to ensure we have what our customers need, where they need it, and when they need it.”.
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Resilinc
JULY 21, 2023
Meanwhile, Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana in August of 2020 with Hurricane Zeta coming a month later. This is known as stockpiling and is how Rosco was able to produce more paint than other manufacturers, even after the paint shortage began. As of June 2023, the paint shortage is still in effect.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 23, 2013
I went to Home Depot earlier this week to return a purchase, and the customer in front of me wanted to exchange a defective power tool with the same model, but he couldn’t find any on the shelf even though the store’s inventory system said 5 units were in stock. Kewill Announces Intention To Acquire Four Soft. in June from May.
Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 8, 2017
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 also worked in manufacturing during the period of 1978-1992 trying to plan demand. What are they seeing?
Enterra Insights
JUNE 22, 2020
Chris Dolce ( @chrisdolcewx ) reports, “The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is off to a fast start with three named storms by early June.”[1] Grocery stores run low on stock as people rush in to purchase as much water, food and emergency products to prepare for the damage as they can.”[6]
Talking Logistics
MARCH 7, 2014
Things that make you go “hmm”… In more relevant news… Descartes Reports Fiscal 2014 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results. Descartes reported FY14 annual revenues of $151.3 Of course, this makes sense for logistics service providers like Ryder, but a similar opportunity exists for manufacturers and retailers.
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