Shoppers unnecessarily buying in bulk amid port workers strike
The port workers strike has led many people to stock up on certain goods and buy in bulk, but supply chain experts say it's unnecessary. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
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The port workers strike has led many people to stock up on certain goods and buy in bulk, but supply chain experts say it's unnecessary. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Wednesday was day two of the longshoremen's strike. We could see the supply of certain goods impacted, as well as their prices, if the port strike continues. As CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado explains, some experts advise this could be a good time for consumers to shop locally.
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