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Supply chain
The perfect economic storm that’s creating a pricier Thanksgiving
Nov 23, 2021
Hint: Inflation and good ol’ supply chain issues play a big role.
"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.
To avoid price hikes, businesses are finding other ways to protect their margins
by
Justin Ho
Nov 17, 2021
Some are cutting hours and reducing inventory. Others are purchasing more to get better deals from suppliers.
Using “queuing theory” to understand supply chain logjams
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Nov 16, 2021
"We can use some fancy math to predict how long the line will get," Keely Croxton of Ohio State says, then apply it to related problems.
Be honest? Conceal it? Companies confront how to raise prices.
by
Matt Levin
Nov 15, 2021
Rising input costs do not seem to be hurting every business' bottom line.
Farmers face rising fertilizer prices and supply constraints
by
Andy Uhler
Nov 11, 2021
A big reason fertilizer is through the roof? Still-climbing natural gas prices.
For public good, not for profit.
Inflation is at a 30-year high
by
Andy Uhler
Nov 10, 2021
The consumer price index hit 6.2% in October. Treasury chief Yellen says the price hikes won't last, but they're felt across the economy.
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.
LA's port problems have retailers worrying about empty shelves for the holidays
Nov 9, 2021
Retailers and manufacturers are anxious about holiday shopping as they monitor supplies on delayed cargo ships.