'Oil spill, flooding create perfect storm' for commerce, shipping, says supply chain professor
Wednesday, May 5, 2010 - 13:30
in Earth & Climate
The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and epic flooding in Tennessee have created a "perfect storm" for businesses that rely on an efficient supply chain, according to one professor. In addition, the volcano in Iceland is causing unprecedented interruptions in the ability of businesses in Europe and the Baltic regions to ship goods via air transport.