Nuked A powerful tornado tore through Nashville, Tennessee and its surrounding counties, killing at least 23 people. Power and transportation systems in disarray after Monday night’s powerful tornado struck. Power, transportation systems are in disarray.
Dell confirmed that multiple partner facilities have sustained damage from the storm, though its own offices in Nashville remain intact. Part of the damage included facilities working for Dell, which operates corporate offices and manages multiple workshops centers out of the region.
Dell facility in the Nashville area sustained visible damage. The team has reached out to offer their support. Dell says the facility is intact.
Dell’s corporate suppliers are located in the Nashville area. The company works closely with local vendors. A number of Dell’s suppliers are in the Tennessee area.
Anecdotal reports suggest that multiple crucial facilities have sustained significant damage. A building run by FedEx, which manages the company’s custom factory integration services and also housed Dell retail inventory, was heavily damaged by the storm.
The National Weather Service reported that mount Juliet saw winds over 155 miles per hour during the storm. Some of Dell’s facilities are located.
If true, this could present a significant challenge to the Dell’s supply chain. Multiple retailers run by CEVA logistics were damaged.
