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The Increasing Role of Climate Change in Supply Chain Disruptions

NC State SCRC

Major supply chain disruptions due to weather related incidents are on the rise, and one can’t dismiss these as a “once in a century” event any more. During the freeze, it took a whole week for recovery after the storm that caused disruptions to multiple industries.

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Force Majeure claims by suppliers are on the rise. Have you checked or revised your clause?

Resilinc

And much commentary can also be found on whether supply chain disruptions that arose indirectly from the pandemic—such as the semiconductor shortage—can result in FM relief for suppliers. production of polyethylene and polypropolyene, raw materials for a vast range of goods and packaging.

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Hurricane Harvey Updates

Elementum

Harvey downgraded to a tropical depression on Wednesday night, August 29 but heavy rains and life-threatening flash floods are expected to continue in and around Houston, Beaumont/Port Arthur, eastward into southwest Louisiana for the rest of the week. Here’s What You Need To Know: EFFECTS. Auto production in Texas, led by General Motors Co.

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Freight Gathers Strength in Early November, Led by Western Region

DAT Solutions

Hanjin bankruptcy , resulting in supply chain disruption and increased amounts of inventory transfers, to prevent stock-outs. Weather events , including flooding in Louisiana and the Carolinas, which generate demand for emergency relief, followed by construction supplies and equipment.

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