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Q: Why so many product shortages? A: The Perfect Storm

NC State SCRC

When Ida hit the southwestern Louisiana coast, all we know is that those plants were evacuated, and many of them have no power, and may not have power for several days or possibly weeks. Structural steel right now has prices that are through the roof (literally, as steel beams are typically used for framing new DC and warehouse structures).

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

ShipBob

Other questions brought up during the webinar include: If you’re currently manufacturing overseas, are there ways to source manufacturers in the US quickly? They have seven warehouses across the country, and their goal is to make sure they are all stocked and have enough product. Both brands agreed it’s really tough to plan these days.

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In Louisiana, Trade War Makes Biggest US Port Tremble

Material Handling & Logistics

The Port of South Louisiana is a trade juggernaut, handling the most tonnage of any U.S. Follow the mud-brown river past Louisiana’s chemical plants, oil refineries, granaries, ports, and the rail networks and highways that spring from its fingers. “All To understand what a trade war means for America, go to the Mississippi.