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The International Longshoreman's Association (ILA) strike began on October 1, halting operations at 14 key East and Gulf Coast ports and placing a potentially significant strain on the national and global supply chain. Eric Hargraves, supply chain, procurement, and logistics specialist with our Manufacturing and Distribution team, shares a brief overview of the situation as it's unfolding and some initial strategies to mitigate risk:
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