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The 2022 Chlorine Shortage: Another Year of Poolmageddon

ToolsGroup

Image source: Cape Analytics. At the mercy of Hurricane Laura, the Louisiana production plant was completely eradicated. Image Source: Nola. Image Source: USA Today. Image source: CNBC. After the Louisiana plant burned back in 2020, BioLab put forth a $170 million investment to rebuild. The result?

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What About Them Apples?

Supply Chain Shaman

Today hurricane Nate’s north winds are pushing against the bayous of Louisiana. Inventory strategies and processes to absorb the error. Use The tactical planning horizon to make asset decisions, determine the best network design, design form and function of inventory, and establish sourcing strategies.

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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. Under normal operating conditions, the Panama Canal handles 36 to 38 ships per day. million to win an auction and get to the front of the line.

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Ecommerce COVID-19 Advice: How to Manage Online Sales During COVID-19 [New Tips Updated Weekly]

ShipBob

Offering ecommerce COVID-19 discounts is a strategy many brands have turned to. Patrick recommends trying different marketing initiatives, hitting pause on what doesn’t work, and catering your COVID-19 ecommerce strategy to what people want in the moment. Should you offer COVID-19 ecommerce discounts? Evaluating ACOS and conversions.