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To Winter-Proof Your Supply Chain, Consider These Three Factors

A. Duie Pyle

With the first winter weather of the coronavirus pandemic bearing down across the U.S., shippers are looking to ensure their supply chains aren’t further disrupted by freezing temperatures.

Shippers may face challenges protecting vulnerable products from freezing this winter, with predictions calling for a cold, snowy winter in the northern half of the country.

As the temperature drops, shippers must take steps to “winterize” their supply chains to protect shipments from damage. Products ranging from beverages to water-based paints, wood stains, paint thinners, water-based adhesives and pharmaceutical products are all more vulnerable to extreme weather, and can potentially be damaged or ruined if not properly stored and transported during the coldest months of the year.