Resilinc

JULY 21, 2023

The Texas Deep Freeze soon after served only to worsen the pre-existing supply issue. The affected areas were hotspots for polymer production, and the damaged materials delayed production and furthered the polymer shortage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2024

Merchants have worked through the excess inventory that piled up on store shelves and in warehouses over the past 18 months and are now focusing on replenishing items rather than stocking up on goods to have on hand in case of supply-chain disruptions. More incidents are being reported at inland logistics hubs.

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Resilinc

MAY 25, 2021

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. Large polymer producers from LyondellBasell in Louisiana to Chevron Phillips Chemical in Texas declared the hurricane a FM event.

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Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

“Let’s not kid ourselves—this is going to be a big supply chain disruption,” says Vakil. to the region of Texas that was affected by Hurricane Harvey, and 300 of them are in the Houston vicinity. Vakil cites several key points to make the case for why this would be a major supply chain disruption.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

The rain has stopped in Houston, Texas, but the traumatic conditions left by Tropical Storm Harvey have not yet cleared. As of Thursday, August 30, the number of people killed by this catastrophic event has already reached to at least 35 people, 17 people were missing while more than 32,000 people sought refuge in Texas shelters.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

It’s challenging for logistics providers to keep up, even in perfect supply chain conditions. But, as we know, supply chain conditions were far from perfect in 2020 and 2021. Just as the world of omni-channel selling is here to stay, supply chain disruptions also seem to have become the norm.

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Resilinc

MAY 24, 2022

This period of high prices and margins coincided with—and was partly supported by—supply chain disruptions, including the February 2021 deep freeze on the Texas Gulf Coast and port and shipping congestion in much of the world.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Over the last three years, it has become painfully obvious that unexpected risks can erupt into massive, costly supply chain disruptions. Then a deep freeze shut down Texas—Texas! First, the pandemic shut down economies and markets worldwide. Then Delta and Omicron defied hopes that the pandemic was easing.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 11, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights recent manufacturing milestones achieved by electric auto and truck maker Tesla. Grand Opening of New Austin Texas Assembly Facility. Last week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk delivered the first vehicle produced at the EV maker’s new final assembly facility located just outside Austin, Texas.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2022

With major brands (such as Target and Walmart) facing record fuel prices, unanticipated changes in consumer spending habits, and other supply chain disruptions, many retailers are now facing an inventory glut. According to a study by the University of Texas-Dallas , longer return windows actually reduced return rates.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

Fifty-four percent of respondents agreed that their use of data/analytics/AI/machine learning (ML) will be central to adjusting more effectively to dramatic supply chain disruptions. Terence holds an MBA from the University of Texas, Austin and an Electrical Engineering degree at MIT. A Positive Example.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 21, 2022

Today, amidst rampant supply chain disruptions, U.S. ThroughPut’s data-driven approach to solving the Public Sector’s key operational and supply chain challenges is highly instrumental in delivering value across the entire spectrum.

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E2open

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Report outlines approach to corporate purpose and sustainability, and the value it provides to clients’ ESG goals AUSTIN, Texas – Oct. 10, 2022 – E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. The report covers data and metrics for e2open’s 2022 fiscal year (FY22), March 1, 2021, through February 28, 2022, unless otherwise noted.

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Resilinc

MARCH 22, 2022

As in past years, EventWatch AI data shows clearly that most supply chain disruptions were human-caused events. “But there is still a ways to go before we hit a clearing.”.

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Resilinc

MAY 30, 2023

With so many manufacturers highly concentrated in certain geographical areas, it makes these drugs that much more susceptible to disruptions. For example, in 2021, a major ice storm in Texas resulted in a manufacturing plant closure in Texas. This closure led to a shortage of the material needed to make syringes.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Harvey hit Houston on Friday evening, August 25, and hung over the metro area for days, dumping more than 50 inches of rain on Southeastern Texas and Southwestern Louisiana. But rates remain elevated in the region due to supply chain disruptions and pent-up demand. That doesn't mean nothing has changed.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 28, 2017

Hurricane Harvey is causing catastrophic flooding in Southeast Texas, leaving the Houston metro area in a severe crisis situation. While the storm is directly impacting south Texas and Louisiana, this supply chain disruption will be felt across North America. Current as of 2 p.m. EST on August 28, 2017.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 31, 2021

A number of the larger states were hit hardest early in the pandemic, including California, New York, Massachusetts, Texas, and Washington; many of the Mid West states didn’t feel the full wrath of the virus until later.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Transportation and Logistics Disruptions. In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solution Marketing team explores innovative solutions to guard against supply chain disruptions. Geetha: We live in a highly disrupted world today compared to five years ago. We have seen massive hurricanes.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 17, 2021

Still, supplies remain tight, and prices are at record highs—with further price hikes forecast. . And, unfortunately, public statements from major petrochemical producers underscore that the shortages aren’t over.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

We have seen disruption in the U.S. recently due to flooding in Louisiana and Texas, as well as a hurricane in the Florida panhandle. All of this seasonal freight and supply chain disruption could drive rates out of the 'complacency' zone. Weather Events, at Home and Abroad.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 10, 2022

As the logistics industry continues to recover from pandemic-era supply chain disruptions, shippers are adjusting quickly to the expectations of a new normal. Falling ocean rates and volatile fuel costs have logistics professionals across the supply chain searching for innovative efficiency solutions throughout their operations.

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Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

As transportation providers begin to recover from the immediate disruption and delays caused by the hurricanes, the greater domino effect of the hurricanes on supply chains will begin to appear. Effective communication should help enable effective collaboration.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2023

In a hearing before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) President & CEO Anne Reinke provided solutions to alleviate the supply chain disruptions and improve the free flow movement of goods. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) official.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Texas has dropped from 2nd in 2020 to 13th in 2021. This has been disrupted during the pandemic, and some of the labor shortage has been caused by this human supply chain disruption. Resilinc: What’s the current status of reshoring manufacturing? South Carolina is 11th after years as number one.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 31, 2021

But COVID-19 wasn’t to blame for all disruptions. The February 2021 Texas freeze impacted chemical, resins, plastics supply chains,” said Akhtar. Extreme weather, some of it likely exacerbated by climate change, forced many suppliers to cut back or shut down production. The U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 15, 2022

Nada Sanders, Distinguished Professor of Supply Chain Management, School of Business, Northeastern University. Morgan Swink , West Chair and Professor of Supply Chain Management, Texas Christian University. Pascal Van Hentenryck , A. Russell Chandler III Chair and Professor at Georgia Institute of Technology.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

” Three ways organizations can prepare for supply chain disruption are: 1. The Forbes report said that part of why organizations can be ready for a disaster is that many businesses will establish plans for what they will do if their supply chain is disrupted. The question that remains is “how?”

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

” Three ways organizations can prepare for supply chain disruption are: 1. The Forbes report said that part of why organizations can be ready for a disaster is that many businesses will establish plans for what they will do if their supply chain is disrupted. The question that remains is “how?”

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

This means that companies should not just prepare for the impact of a hurricane but also for its prolonged disruptions (flooding and power outage).

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The narrative was that raw material cost inflation indeed impacted the bottom line, along with some delays in the ramping up of the two newer factories, one being Austin, Texas and the other Berlin Germany. Profitability also did not meet expectations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Uber, Aurora to expand self-driving truck ops in Texas to meet holiday rush. Merchants including Dick’s Sporting Goods, Lowe’s, and Walmart say the rising stocks signal a recovery from last year’s shortages driven by supply-chain disruptions and put them in a strong position to take advantage of consumer demand this holiday shopping period.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

On Wednesday evening, significant ice accumulations are expected from East Texas and the Lower Mississippi Valley to Virginia and North Carolina Piedmont. The GlobalTranz team will continue to track the impact of this storm on shippers and carriers in the affected regions and assist with any weather-related supply chain disruptions.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

This means that companies should not just prepare for the impact of a hurricane but also for its prolonged disruptions (flooding and power outage).

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 15, 2021

The SCRC’s Supply Management Maturity Index was highlighted in a recent Wall Street Journal article , that identified the companies best prepared to weather the storm ahead in terms of supply chain disruptions. As one manager noted, “Supply market intelligence may be the only competitive advantage of the future!”.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 9, 2014

I recently had the honour of presenting at the annual CSCMP (Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals) conference in San Antonio, Texas. Obviously, there is a lot going on in an iterative planning and execution process with real-time visibility to supply and demand.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

Whilst 50% of respondents agreed that their use of data/analytics/AI/ML will be central to adjusting more effectively to dramatic supply chain disruptions. In a hyper-connected scenario of the future, entire networks can proactively sense and respond to potential supply chain disruptions.

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