Isbn: 9781390526929 - scouring, baling, and transporting western wools: practices, problems, possibilities (classic reprint) (1 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the impacts of transportation and supply chain advancements on the US wool industry's transformation from the mid-20th century to the present day. The author examines the dramatic decline in domestic sheep numbers, the changing locations and sizes of wool producing units, and the resulting implications for the transportation of wool from ranches and warehouses to mills. The author unveils the history of western wool scouring and the evolution of the wool baling industry, highlighting the intricate technicalities, market dynamics, and challenges faced by the industry. They provide detailed analysis on the flow patterns of grease and scoured wools from 14 Western States to manufacturing points, revealing the intricacies and complexities within the wool supply chain. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the interplay between advancements in transportation and the restructuring of the wool industry, highlighting the impact on production, marketing, and the geographical distribution of wool scouring and processing facilities. The insights provided in this book are invaluable to scholars, industry professionals, and anyone interested in the evolution of agricultural supply chains and the challenges and opportunities presented by technological advancements. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…