Stories Tagged as
Supply chain
Why some car parts are still hard to find
by
Henry Epp
Sep 18, 2023
Dealers are still playing catch-up after the chip shortage and suppliers are building parts for new cars rather than those on the road.
When one company dominates a market, there can be downsides
Aug 24, 2023
Chipmaker Nvidia is the breakout sensation of the AI boom. But supply chain snarls have taught us the risks of having few sources.
India's ban on certain rice exports sends some U.S. consumers scrambling to find it on store shelves
by
Ali Budner
Jul 28, 2023
The Indian government recently decided to ban exports of non-basmati varieties.
Businesses are stocking inventory again
by
Justin Ho
Jul 27, 2023
Businesses spent 2022 offloading a glut of inventory, but — in a good sign for the economy — they’re starting to carry more products now.
Why homebuilders remain confident in spite of high interest rates
by
Ali Budner
Jul 19, 2023
High interest rates are hitting the construction industry, but homebuilder confidence keeps growing, given the steady demand for new construction.
What happens if UPS workers go on strike?
Jul 10, 2023
The last time UPS workers went on strike was 1997. It lasted 15 days, and cost $850 million.
After months of glut, manufacturers now say inventories are almost "too low"
by
Justin Ho
Jul 6, 2023
Manufacturers surveyed by the Institute for Supply Management said that their clients’ inventories shrank in June. But how low is too low?
For public good, not for profit.
West Coast ports lost market share. Will they get it back?
May 8, 2023
Stung by supply chain breakdowns and worried about labor unrest, many shippers have rerouted goods to the Gulf of Mexico and East Coast.
After years of too much or too little, a return to just-in-time inventory
by
Justin Ho
Apr 4, 2023
The cycle of shortages and overstocking may be easing, thanks to supply chains restarting in Asia and the cost of storing products.
With labor and supply still tight, a Detroit business owner finds an optimistic new normal
Feb 1, 2023
Supply chain hangups and labor shortages have frustrated small businesses. But for a custom frame shop in Detroit, optimism is high for 2023.