Many are desperate to re-stock their road salt but supply chain pressures from mine to highway depot looks like resulting in some areas running dry.

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Supply-chain managers also should mine their in-house data thoroughly for signposts as to how they can strengthen relationships with key suppliers.

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When we have hurricane effects here, the next day I hear my neighbors revving up their chain saws, as I do mine, to put those fallen trees to some good use.

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The Alpha chain will be controlled from a joint control center, with teams from the mine, railroad and port sitting in a single place to optimize results.

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