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QAD Tomorrow: Overcoming Supply Chain Disruption

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A recent survey showed that the COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected 48% of respondents’ supply chains. A 2021 winter storm in Texas stopped 80% of chemical production affecting the majority of the US’ supply of plastic polymers. 44% reported extended order fulfillment times and increased supplier prices.

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The 2022 Chlorine Shortage: Another Year of Poolmageddon

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Labor shortages and transportation struggles as a result of the pandemic impeded production even further, resulting in a true chlorine shortage. Some retailers struggling to find supplies are traveling the country in search of supplies they can’t find in their area. Want more ways to overcome supply chain disruptions?

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Winter Storm Alert: Ice Storms in the Making Across the US

GlobalTranz

A severe ice storm is causing significant disruption from Texas to Virginia, with Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and parts of Missouri and Illinois expected to face this storm system's most substantial impact. The impacts of this serve ice storm can last for days and will disrupt transportation in the region.

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Winter Alert: Winter Weather Conditions Developing Across Much of the US

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According to weather.com, “more than 2 million Texas homes and businesses were without power Monday morning as record-breaking cold and Winter Storm Uri extended an icy grip across the central United States.” Parts of I-20 in Texas are closed. UPDATE: 02.15.21. Winter weather continues to impact multiple U.S. A crash on I-20 at U.S.

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How Cargo Theft Stole Christmas

Logistics Viewpoints

I found a very detailed definition on the Texas Department of Public safety website. California topped the list of states with the most reported cargo thefts, followed by Texas and Florida. On the East Coast, refrigerated trucks used to transport food have been a prime target for cargo thieves this year.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended the installation of such technologies in all new passenger vehicles. The disruptions are at a key point for ships passing through the Suez Canal and are creating ripples across supply chains in Europe and the U.S.,

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Mastering Profitable Omni-Channel Logistics, Despite Disruptions

Logistics Viewpoints

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.