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The Electric Power Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

There are large variations by state with Wyoming, West Virginia, and Kentucky power dominated by coal, but South Dakota takes the crown for renewable power from wind, while Washington, New York, Vermont, and California are the leaders with carbon free power mostly due to hydro and/or nuclear.

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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. CNN reports that an estimated 6.5 Source: NOAA.

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Reflections on Hard Hats and Safety Shoes…

Supply Chain Shaman

I live in West Virginia. As a result, we will have to stock fewer and fewer parts. And, the service supply chain can be redesigned to have less inventory and more uptime. Let me give you an example. The mining equipment in WV is located in remote locations that are hard to service. The equipment is at the heart of the operation.

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October 21st – 24th Supply Chain & Logistics News Round Up

Logistics Viewpoints

Form Energy Breaks Ground on New Facility and Announces Major Industry Collaboration Form Energy has broken ground on its factory expansion that will add an estimated 300,000 square feet to its West Virginia facility, where it manufactures long-duration energy storage systems.

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Trimble & Platform Science: The Future of Telematics with Rob Painter and Jack Kennedy

The Logistics of Logistics

Painter holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from West Virginia University and an MBA from Harvard University. In August 2023, he was appointed to serve on the Synopsys Board of Directors.

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XX and XY: A Different World in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

It is such a very different landscape than the green mountains of my farm in West Virginia or my city streets in Philadelphia. The deserts of the southwest sprawl below me as the plane ascends from San Diego. It appears SO barren from my window in seat 4D. It has been a good week.

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A New Red Wagon?

Supply Chain Shaman

I grew up in the mountains of West Virginia. In my youth, my mom would frequently exclaim, “Be careful where you hook your red wagon.” ” The mountain expression is a warning. My mom wanted me to make smart choices and be careful on placing my bets for the future. Amazon bought Whole Foods.