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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. ” At the other end of the continuum is the argument that “ Forecast error is the most important metric to improve.” In offices across the United Sates, demand planners are scratching their heads. What are they seeing?

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

BlueYonder

The Mississippi River has reached historically low water levels , endangering fresh water supplies in Louisiana but also raising concerns about its long-term viability as a shipping route. The data they provide is invaluable in monitoring and measuring sustainability metrics such as miles traveled, energy used and waste produced.