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Supply chain
Chinese importers of American goods brace themselves for further tariffs
by
Jennifer Pak
Dec 19, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump says he will place an extra 10% tariff on all Chinese exports. China is expected to counter with tariffs on U.S. exports.
As imports rise, the supply chain has capacity to spare
by
Henry Epp
Dec 11, 2024
Ahead of potential tariffs, companies are trying to get more foreign goods into the country — and faster. Space seems to be available, unlike a few years ago.
The key to running Save the Children: supply chain management
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Nov 21, 2024
Janti Soeripto, CEO of Save the Children U.S., discusses the challenges of moving goods and making high-stakes decisions in response to crisis.
Why are there so many food recalls?
by
Janet Nguyen
Oct 31, 2024
Changes in the way we eat are introducing new risks into the food supply chain. Frequent testing and recalls can protect the public.
The economy has been stabilizing. But for some small businesses, it also feels a little out of whack.
by
Justin Ho
Oct 30, 2024
Even though inflation has subsided, interest rates are heading down, and the labor market is loosening up, many business owners say the problems that emerged over the last few years haven’t gone away.
Nationwide IV fluid shortage following Helene leads to postponed surgeries
Oct 17, 2024
It was easier for companies to transition to making PPE at the height of the pandemic than it was to produce something as sterile and specific as IV fluid.
Will port strikes lead to food shortages? Consumer, business behavior both play role
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Henry Epp
Oct 3, 2024
If the strike drags on, some imported items could run low. How quickly that happens depends in part on retailers' and consumers' ability to stock up.
For public good, not for profit.
With East Coast and Gulf ports closed by the strike, West Coast ports are busier than usual
Oct 3, 2024
For months, shippers have been insuring against strike delays by sending their cargo to the other side of the continent.
The U.S. is investing billions of dollars in fiber internet. Here's what makes it run.
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Aug 26, 2024
We tour a North Carolina plant where melted glass is pulled into the hair-like strands that power fiber-optic cable.
The last time inflation was under 3% was March 2021
Aug 21, 2024
The economy — and life —has changed a lot since.