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State of Emergency: Rob Handfield Comments on Gas Shortage in North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper issued a state of emergency on May 10 in response to the recent cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline causing a shutdown. Around North Carolina, many citizens are lining up at local gas pumps to fill up in preparation for a […]
Colonial Pipeline Emergency Leads to Safety Regulation Exemptions
The Colonial Pipeline shutdown occurring last Friday resulted in federal regulators issuing an exemption from Parts 390 through 399 of federal motor carrier safety regulations — specifically those that affect hours-of-service rules. The effect will remain until June 8th, or […]
Transportation and Warehousing Jobs on Decline
In April, trucking transportation jobs fell by one metric, while rising by another. The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released their monthly employment report, revealing that seasonally adjusted trucking transportations jobs fell by 1,500. April’s report shows 1,480,300 jobs, compared […]
Rob Handfield on Ensuring Short- and Long-Term Supply Chain Continuity
Rob Handfield, professor of operations and supply chain management, breaks down how companies can achieve supply chain continuity. According to Handfield, being cognizant of your suppliers’ financial stability and developing payment options to help them through challenges during the pandemic. […]
Tim Kraft Explains the Surge in Lumber Prices
Tim Kraft, assistant professor of operations and supply chain management, says that manufacturers slowed production due to the pandemic thinking many people would not have disposable income. In reality that was not the case as many homeowners used the pandemic […]
Why the News from India is So Bad: A COVID Cycle that Will Continue
As the news rolls out that the vaccine rates are moving along here in the United States, it is easy for many people to become complacent. Restaurants and bars are opening up, and people are starting to return to markets […]
SCRC Plays Pivotal Role in Initiative to Improve Global Supply Chain Resiliency
A team of NC State students and faculty played an integral role in a newly-launched global campaign to build integrity and resilience for businesses that participate in value chains.
Teamwork on MetLife Project Ensures Success for Students’ Future
Three undergraduates used what they’ve learned in the classroom to team up and tackle a spend analysis project for MetLife, providing invaluable experience for their upcoming careers.
The Best Study Practices for Acing Exams
Two NC State experts shared their advice for how students can take on exams with their best foot forward and finish the year strong.
Guardian Freight Bankrupt: Unsecured Creditors Owed Hundreds of Thousands
Household goods brokerage Guardian Freight has filed for bankruptcy, owing hundreds of thousands of dollars to trucking companies and brokers alike. After reporting a 92% drop in revenue in 2020, the company has listed its assets as $50,000 – $100,000, […]