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Why this plant nursery drives cross-country to hand-deliver orders: “There's not a lot of wiggle room”

by Amy Scott and Minju Park
Nov 24, 2021
Rising freight rates and delayed deliveries are forcing a Wisconsin plant nursery to find ways around the supply chain tie-ups.
Knight Hollow Nursery in Middleton, Wisconsin, specializes in propagations of high-value ornamental trees, shrubs and fruit crops.
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Add to the list of shortages: infant formula

by Amanda Peacher
Nov 24, 2021
Formula prices have been going up, too.
Experts say formula prices have been going up, too.
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The perfect economic storm that’s creating a pricier Thanksgiving 

by Dylan Miettinen
Nov 23, 2021
Hint: Inflation and good ol’ supply chain issues play a big role.
If the food won't put you in a coma this year, the cost of Thanksgiving just might.
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"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.
Large retailers including Home Depot, Target and Walmart have all reported well-stocked inventories ahead of the holiday shopping season.
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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.
Some stores are stocking fewer items or reducing their hours to deal with rising costs. Other businesses are creating new purchasing, storage or delivery strategies.
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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.
According to logistics expert Keely Croxton, the mathematical formulas that explain wait times at an ATM can be applied to global supply chains.
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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.
From major companies to the corner deli, businesses are wrestling with how best to communicate cost increases to customers.
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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.
Natural gas prices are at historic highs, and natural gas accounts for up to 90% of the operating cost of producing fertilizer.
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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.
The consumer price index reached 6.2% in October. Above, a customer shops for flowers in Los Angeles.
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Supply chain snags hit books

by Savannah Maher
Nov 10, 2021
Shipping delays, reduced printing capacity and a paper shortage plague publishers and retailers as holiday shopping gets underway.
Publishers are likely to prioritize large book retailers like Barnes & Noble, above, for distribution rather than smaller, indie stores.
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