As nationwide supply chain issues affecting computer chips and sensors entering cars and trucks drag on, it has started to affect an unexpected group: the city’s street commissioners. Garbage trucks, snow plows and salt trucks use computer chips and specialized sensors to operate – and local commissioners say problems with …
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From paints to plastics, chemical shortage is igniting prices – Daily News
By PAUL WISEMAN and TOM KRISHER In an economy shattered by the coronavirus, shortages and price spikes have affected everything from wood to computer chips. Even the toilet paper did not escape. Today, they are cutting one of the humblest but most vital links in the global manufacturing supply chain: …
Read More »From paints to plastics, chemical shortage is igniting prices – Orange County Register
By PAUL WISEMAN and TOM KRISHER In an economy shattered by the coronavirus, shortages and price spikes have affected everything from wood to computer chips. Even the toilet paper did not escape. Today, they are cutting one of the humblest but most vital links in the global manufacturing supply chain: …
Read More »Boohoo stock tumbles as it warns of a supply shortage, as Oxford Nanopore soars on day one of trading
Big winners and big losers marked the last day of trading for September and the quarter in London. DNA / RNA sequencing technology company Oxford Nanopore Technologies was very well received on its first trading day, but Boohoo’s shares fell sharply, with the retailer recalling global supply shortages ahead of …
Read More »Supply chain chaos could trigger 1970s-style inflation: Stephen Roach
Economist Stephen Roach warns that the United States could be on a collision course with 1970s inflation. Former Morgan Stanley Asia chairman fears the impact of energy price spikes on China’s struggling supply chain may be the tipping point. Crude oil topped $ 80 a barrel this week for the …
Read More »Cafes Face Supply Chain Woes, Drought And Staff Shortages – All Colorado News, Weather & Sports
Ptarmigan fire: compulsory evacuations will be lifted Thursday morningMandatory evacuations from the Hamilton Creek and Angler Mountain subdivisions will be lifted Thursday at 10 a.m., Summit County Sheriff Jamie FitzSimons said Wednesday evening. 3 hours ago DIA janitors vote for strike over wages and workloadHundreds of concierges at Denver International …
Read More »Supply chain performance declines as shortages increase
E2Open study reveals that the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has made it harder than ever to do business. As demand for essential items drove record sales, service levels fell from 99% to an all-time low of 83%, as manufacturers moved away from product innovation to increase the efficiency of production, …
Read More »From paints to plastics, a shortage of chemicals is igniting prices | Associated press
In an economy shattered by the coronavirus, shortages and price spikes have affected everything from wood to computer chips. Even the toilet paper did not escape. Today, they are cutting one of the humblest but most vital links in the global manufacturing supply chain: plastic granules that go into a …
Read More »State lawmakers to hold hearing on alcohol shortage
Currently, the Pa. Liquor Control Board has limited purchases of 43 types of alcohol to two bottles per day. HARRISBURG, Pa .– Pennsylvania state lawmakers are holding a joint committee hearing to learn more about supply chain disruptions impacting the alcohol industry. The Pennsylvania state-run alcohol system began rationing about …
Read More »Next warns of Christmas price hikes due to supply chain staff shortage
Retailer FASHION Next has warned that price hikes and staff shortages could impact its delivery operations as Christmas approaches. Some areas of Next’s business have started to come under pressure from a shortage of overseas workers, especially in logistics and warehousing, which may affect its delivery service as the peak …
Read More »Red Cross warns of blood shortage | News, Sports, Jobs
PARKERSBURG – The American Red Cross is looking for donors to help with an emergency blood shortage. “A sharp drop in blood donor turnout has contributed to the lowest post-summer blood inventory in six years, and donors of all blood types – especially type O – are urged …
Read More »Prince George’s County schools cut free lunch program due to supply shortage
Prince George’s County schools cut free lunch program due to supply shortage Across the country, supply shortages have prevented schools from providing healthy meals to students, and now those shortages are impacting Prince George’s Co. Public Schools. PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Maryland (FOX 5 DC) – Across the country, supply shortages …
Read More »Food shortage weighs on school menus
HOUSTON COUNTY, Alabama (WTVY) – Nationwide supply chain issues currently plague infant nutrition programs. Shortages across the country are creating a domino effect, falling directly into Wiregrass school cafeterias. “We’ve had a few minor issues since starting school, but last week we received an email from the State Department advising …
Read More »Supply shortage: Consumers should look at first holiday purchases, experts say
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – Across the country, we’re seeing a shortage of supplies, from cars to toys and now to tennis shoes. The pandemic continues to disrupt the supply chain, so much so that experts say now is the time to do your holiday shopping. After getting a taste of …
Read More »KB Home (KBH) Achieves Solid Order Book Amidst Supply Shortage
Home Ko KBH has consistently benefited from the strong demand for housing and a large order book. In addition, a favorable pricing environment due to strong housing market demand bodes well for the company. So far this year, shares of KB Home have gained 22.8% against the industry rally of …
Read More »Semiconductor shortage will further affect passenger vehicle sales in September
The semiconductor shortage is expected to further impact passenger vehicle (PV) sales volumes in September. Lately, a global shortage of semiconductors in the supply chain has severely affected automotive production. The electronic component is used in a variety of functions which play a vital role in the production of internal …
Read More »Food, supply shortage affects pets
RALEIGH, NC — Shortages seem to be everywhere these days. Now even our pets are affected. Paul Duke is the manager of Phydeaux, a pet store in the Triangle. He acknowledges that the lack of dog and cat food across the country isn’t just in people’s heads – it’s a …
Read More »Fake chips flock to exploit supply shortage
In Japan, Oki Engineering has opened a chip checking service. And after the service opened in June, Oki had received 150 requests in August. After studying about 70 cases, he found problematic fleas in about 30 percent of them. With limited supplies, customers are ready to buy from “unconventional sources,” …
Read More »Homebuilders Tackle Canada’s Housing Shortage
The supply of housing in Canada was lower than demand even before COVID hit, a situation that the pandemic has greatly alleviated. It’s not that home builders have stood idly by. Housing starts over the past 12 months were the strongest since the mid-1970s, and the number of homes under …
Read More »Warren General Hospital Discusses Blood Shortage | News, Sports, Jobs
Times Observer photo by Brian Ferry Warren General Hospital medical technologist Sarah Wood pulls out a type O blood bag from the hospital’s laboratory blood bank. The hospital is experiencing blood shortages and is encouraging eligible people to donate. For the past year, Warren General Hospital …
Read More »Uber raises forecast, Lennar dives amid supply shortage, Nvidia stock caught in Evergrande fears
Brian Sozzi, Julie Hyman and Emily McCormick break down Tuesday’s stocks in motion, including: Uber shares see market leap amid more bullish outlook for the company, Lennar shares dip as channel constraints supply continue to weigh on the company, and Nvidia finds itself caught in the Evergrande crisis. Video transcript …
Read More »UB limits dining options due to staffing and supply shortage
BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) – Due to a staff shortage and supply chain issues, the University of Buffalo has had to adjust the service levels of its dining halls. UB Campus Dining & Shops director of marketing and communications Ray Kohl said the university is struggling with the same supply and …
Read More »Thrive in the age of uninterrupted supply chain disruption: proactively manage risk
Dated: 20 October 2021 Time: 2 p.m. ET Live webinar: 1 hour Description of the webinar Over the past year and a half we have heard the term “New Normal” used in all facets of life. As we’ve seen, the new normal in your supply chain unfortunately means more frequent …
Read More »Shortage of supply leads to a plateau in monoclonal antibody COVID treatment
Citing a nationwide shortage of a drug increasingly used to treat COVID-19 patients, Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Tuesday that the federal government would limit state supplies. Pharmaceutical company Regeneron makes the treatment, a “monoclonal antibody” approved for emergency use by the US Food and Drug Administration to treat patients …
Read More »Family Camp has the answer to this year’s toy shortage: Give an experience
Cosmic Camp Space Shuttle Photo courtesy of the camp Parents are warned that toys will be in short supply this year due to supply chain issues. “There is going to be a serious shortage of toys this year,” MGA Entertainment CEO Isaac Larian told CNN Business. “The demand is going …
Read More »Tinplate makers deny supply shortage claims
Tin producers, including Tata Steel and JSW Steel, have denied claims of a tinplate shortage due to the implementation of BIS standards for importers. They said that there is sufficient capacity of over 7 lakh ton (lt) to meet national needs. The Indian Tinplate Manufacturers Association (ITMA) said that the …
Read More »CMU and Chartwells tackle food shortage | News
Central Michigan University and the restaurant company it works with, Chartwells, are struggling to solve a food supply chain problem. Chartwells said that while it anticipates menu changes based on product substitutions from its suppliers, it will always offer different and healthy options for students and guests. Here are some …
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