Tag: supply chain

Drought in Germany Impacting Chemical Manufacturers

One of the longest dry spells on record in Germany is causing unexpected problems for chemical manufactures. The dry weather has led to record-low water levels in the Rhine river, a major route of barge traffic. Because of the low water levels, as shallow as 10 inches in many places, most cargo on the river... Read more »

Don’t Let Hurricanes Take Your Supply Chain out This Season

Last year it seemed that every day there was a new natural disaster making the news headlines. From wildfires to tornadoes, Mother Nature ravaged the United States. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather and climate disasters cost the US $306 billion in damages, and this year it is only expected to get... Read more »