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These small businesses still feel supply chain pressures, even if data says they're easing
by
Justin Ho
Jul 19, 2022
Shipping costs, wait times and sourcing materials are still a big problem for business owners in South Carolina and Calif.
As inflation rises, this Michigan business owner is taking a chance on a second store
by
Sean McHenry
Jul 6, 2022
"I'm taking a very, very big risk opening another retail location," says Annie Lang Hartman, owner of the Michigan retail brand Wild Lettie.
Walmart to charge transportation fees to some suppliers
Jul 6, 2022
The retailer says it's part of an effort to keep prices low for customers. That can be hard to do in the long term.
Why do two major West Coast ports rate last on a new ranking of facilities worldwide?
May 25, 2022
Experts point to inefficiency, lack of warehouse space and outdated technology.
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.
Companies reroute cargo away from Russian rail network
Mar 16, 2022
It could put extra pressure on global shipping and force companies to raise prices.
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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.
How some companies manage to profit from supply chain kinks
Dec 14, 2021
While businesses are not immune to the global logistics nightmare, those that primarily source domestically have an advantage.