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The Big Texas Chemical Freeze Raises Issues on Resiliency of the Petrochemical Supply Chain

NC State SCRC

Today’s Wall Street Journal article on the impact of the Texas winter storm on the petrochemical industry highlights many of the challenges that exist with this supply chain, that has been overlooked for perhaps too long. ” Discussions with experts on the Gulf Coast have also shared the challenges faced in this region.

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E2open Completes Acquisition of INTTRA, Bringing Together Leading Global Cloud Supply Chain Management and Leading Ocean Shipping Network

E2open

AUSTIN, Texas, November 27, 2018 – E2open today announced the completion of the acquisition of INTTRA following regulatory approval. This brings together the world leader in ocean shipping logistics covering a majority of ocean shipping container capacity, with the global supply chain and logistics network of E2open.

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Surge Transportation Extends Real-time Rate and Capacity Options for Shippers in e2open’s Network

E2open

Expanded technology partnership enables shippers to optimize logistics and transportation spend in e2open’s Carrier Marketplace AUSTIN, Texas – Nov. 15, 2022 – E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. Our SaaS platform anticipates disruptions and opportunities to help companies improve efficiency, reduce waste, and operate sustainably.

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Bipartisan Consensus on Chinese Threats: U.S. Must Build New Supply Chains with Allies

Resilinc

While the pandemic has given procurement managers fresh ammunition to advocate for greater resiliency within their corporate supply chains, geopolitical experts and a bipartisan coalition of legislators argue that the U.S. There are high risks in depending so heavily on East Asian manufacturers, even if they are close U.S.

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High Prices and Low Availability Plague the Electrical Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Add a resurgence of Covid-19 in China near major ports for a further strain on shipping , and supply chains as we once knew them are a thing of the past. Based on West Texas Intermediate crude oil, oil prices fell 3.2% Even under those assumptions, procurement of all electrical components will remain challenging.

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10 Must-Watch Negotiation Movies: Master the Art of Persuasion with These Gripping Films

SCMDOJO

Negotiation, a crucial skill in the realms of business and procurement, demands the ability to remain calm, collected, and confident even in the most challenging situations. These films were chosen to inspire and educate both aspiring negotiators and seasoned procurement managers.

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Mastering Profitable Omni-Channel Logistics, Despite Disruptions

Logistics Viewpoints

This new behavior means that manufacturers and retailers need to anticipate consumer needs across channels with more accuracy than ever. To compete with Amazon, most retailers and manufacturers have had to dramatically shorten their own delivery windows. Navigating an Increasingly Challenging Logistics Landscape.