US supply chains all at sea over fuel costs

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Just in time delivery models abandoned as firms attempt to cut fuel bills and carbon emissions through increased inventory levels

High fuel costs are affecting how US manufacturers and logistics companies manage supply chains with some businesses looking to boost use of rail and sea transportation. That is the conclusion of a...

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