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Supply chain shortage
Supply chains are still disrupted, corporate economists report
Jul 25, 2022
A record-high percentage of firms are facing supply shortages, the National Association for Business Economics found, and most are passing cost increases om to customers.
As baby formula plant reopens, can the U.S. diversify the marketplace?
Jul 11, 2022
Almost all the formula bought in the U.S. is made domestically, and imports face multiple barriers.
"What supply chain crisis?" say Target, Walmart and Home Depot
by
Matt Levin
Nov 17, 2021
Target, Walmart and Home Depot told investors they have more than adequate inventory to weather the holidays.
Supply chain snags hit books
Nov 10, 2021
Shipping delays, reduced printing capacity and a paper shortage plague publishers and retailers as holiday shopping gets underway.
With shipping costs sky-high, is importing products even worth it?
by
Justin Ho
Nov 8, 2021
For some businesses, the answer is no, but it depends on the value of the product in question.
California farmers say their crops are caught in the supply chain
Nov 4, 2021
Exports are delayed for key crops like walnuts, many of which are grown for overseas customers.
Supply chain acquisitions help streamline retail mess
Nov 2, 2021
The pandemic and global supply chain backlog has transformed the relationship between retailers and supply chain companies.
For public good, not for profit.
Why everything is “out of stock” right now
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Oct 11, 2021
Four charts and a new series to help you understand ongoing product shortages.
Here's another shortage to add to the list: paint
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Anais Amin
Sep 29, 2021
Ryan Amato of Ryan Amato Painting in Easton, Pennsylvania, talks us through the challenges.
What happens to consumer demand when products are scarce?
Jun 11, 2021
Do you wait? Change your plans? Buy something else?