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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: An Opportunity to Reinforce the Importance of Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

The neighboring port in Norfolk Virginia and other east coast ports like New York City can absorb the additional traffic without many complications or delays, but this incident provides an opportunity to discuss the importance of supply chain resilience. The port also handles coke, iron ore, and steel, which are related to the coal industry.

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Reflections on Hard Hats and Safety Shoes…

Supply Chain Shaman

I live in West Virginia. When the added costs of transportation and inventory working capital impacts are added, there is a solid logic to bringing manufacturing back to North America. Mexico has become more attractive, and many companies are looking at alternative sourcing in Latin and South America.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- May 12 2023

Supply Chain Matters

This merger will reportedly include lithium mines and deposits located in Australia Canada , and South America and result in the third largest global lithium producer. The firm is headquartered in Portland, Oregon , with offices in Ashburn, Virginia , Rochester, New York and Barcelona, Spain. to Combine with Allkem Ltd.

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LTL Carrier Profile: Old Dominion

The Logistics of Logistics

The company traces its origins to 1934 when Earl and Lillian Congdon founded the company with a single truck running between Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia. In 1957, Old Dominion extended its operations to most major markets in North Carolina and southern Virginia. LTL Carrier Profile: Old Dominion Equipment & People .