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The 2022 Chlorine Shortage: Another Year of Poolmageddon

ToolsGroup

Covid-19 had its fair share of global supply chain victims , and chlorine is no exception. At the mercy of Hurricane Laura, the Louisiana production plant was completely eradicated. 40% of the country’s chlorine tablet supply was destroyed in the process. Want more ways to overcome supply chain disruptions?

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The North American Battery Supply Chain is Getting Amped Up!

QAD

Discussions of new plants and regionalizing supply chains in North America were at a level I have never heard before in any industry. The speed of this shift in the supply chain will have an outsized impact on the winners and losers among North American battery manufacturers and their suppliers in the years ahead.

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Building the Future of Your Supply Chain

QAD

QAD Explore 2019, the company’s premier customer conference connecting its global community of leading manufacturers, recently took place in New Orleans, Louisiana, and was a pleasure to attend. Among others, this year’s Explore featured informative sessions dedicated to the game-changing evolution of the modern supply chain.

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Did The Barbie Movie Cause a Worldwide Pink Paint Shortage? The Supply Chain Explanation 

Resilinc

In this blog, we’ll look at the supply chain explanation for the current global paint shortages. We’ll also look at how to plan for shortages and why low-tier suppliers play an important role in your supply chain. Meanwhile, Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana in August of 2020 with Hurricane Zeta coming a month later.

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Supply Chain Risk in the Age of Big Data

Enterra Insights

Megginson, a Louisiana State University business professor, stated, “It is not the most intellectual of the species that survives; it is not the strongest that survives; but the species that survives is the one that is able best to adapt and adjust to the changing environment in which it finds itself.”[1]

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Hurricane Season Brings New Risks to Pandemic-stressed Supply Chain Chains

Enterra Insights

supply chains face seasonal risks as the hurricane season begins — and it could be a tough season. Nichols explains, “With the right application of intelligent technologies, manufacturers and supply chain partners can more easily make proactive decisions, like diverting vessels and making other route changes.

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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. a robust FM clause can help manage risks in your supply chains. Implement its business continuity plan (BCP).

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