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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. This caused disruptions to multiple industries.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

UPS wants to ship packages in the metaverse. Vehicle inspections causing delays for trucks in Texas. The filings are for goods and services including “non-fungible tokens” (NFTs); “virtual goods, namely, packages, parcels, [and] shipping labels;” and “virtual retail shipping.”

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

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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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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.

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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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How to Sell CBD Online: Information and Tips on Selling CBD From Home

ShipBob

The rest of this article provides general information on shipping CBD products. Fulfill and ship customer orders You’ll need a system for warehousing your CBD products and managing inventory over time. They were managing CBD shipping and logistics themselves but didn’t understand just how massive and difficult retail fulfillment was.

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Managing Logistics for The World’s Largest Company with Gary Sostack

The Logistics of Logistics

Then, we buy and ship it to get oil out of the ground. I was involved with the procurement of equipment and materials. We once had to move a prototype oil rig from Texas to Saudi Arabia. The company searched for smart people who understand what the next new technology will be.