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Global supply chains
What wholesale inventory says about goods in our economy
May 30, 2024
Wholesalers supply both retailers and manufacturers.
Supply chains are tightening again. This time, it looks like a good sign for the economy.
by
Henry Epp
Mar 14, 2024
Early in the pandemic, congested supply chains drove inflation. Now, we’re seeing growth without major disruptions.
The state of the supply chain in 2022? A lot like 2021.
by
Lily Jamali
Aug 2, 2022
Uncertainty and high costs continue to worry businesses and exert upward pressure on inflation.
China's lockdowns haven't greatly affected maritime shipping
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
May 19, 2022
"What we've seen is consistent cargo flow," says Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles.
Shifting supply chains settle on Mexico
May 2, 2022
After a pandemic, trade war and rising wages, many manufacturers have been looking for other options outside of China.
This manufacturer sees little improvement in snarled global supply chains
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Apr 26, 2022
“It’s the kind of stuff that keeps you awake at night,” said Teresa Asbury, a senior executive at the Legacy Cos.
Having soared throughout the pandemic, the cost of shipping declined in March
by
Justin Ho
Apr 5, 2022
From the shipping slowdown in China to the excess of inventory on hand, there are a number of likely reasons for the drop.
For public good, not for profit.
Life inside Shanghai’s latest COVID surge
by
Jennifer Pak
Mar 29, 2022
Shanghai officials boast that their strategy to snuff out the spread of COVID-19 is preferable to a city-wide lockdown. For residents living through the current wave, the effects are jarring.
New York Fed index looks at pandemic's effect on the global supply chain
Jan 4, 2022
The global supply chain pressure index shows that recent disruptions are extreme. But the labor situation is not represented.
Prices will remain high, California warehouse owner predicts
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Dec 16, 2021
David Erlanger is dealing with shipping delays and price increases the likes of which he hasn’t seen in his decades in the business.