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.
People on social media are posting photos of empty store shelves as concerns mount over the strike's impact on bathroom tissue supplies.
Local officials are allaying concerns about our own infrastructure, as more ships may be diverted to New York and New Jersey to help with supply chain issues. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
When the "Dali" rammed the Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday morning, it brought maritime traffic in and out of the port to a standstill.
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Buttigieg highlighted New Jersey's critical role in alleviating the nation's supply chain problems.
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The bread industry is warning of sticker shock at checkout during the summer.
Gottheimer says he also called on President Joe Biden to activate the National Guard to unload ships at our ports and help move goods.
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One florist says poor weather conditions in major growing areas and labor shortages are increasing problems for wholesale delivery.
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Stores large and small are having some trouble keeping shelves stocked.
Thirteen huge cranes load and unload freight containers from cargo ships as they arrive to the Port of Newark, a critical operation that never stopped during the pandemic, but has taken on more to help supply chain breakdowns.
The supply chain squeeze is causing delays and high prices. The pandemic-induced problem is felt by businesses large and small.
The supply chain is the series of steps that brings a product to a customer, but bottlenecks across the entire network are creating shortages, delays and higher prices.
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Retailers say there are many broken links in the supply chain -- ships stuck at sea and containers stuck in port.
iPhone 13s, gaming consoles, Christmas lights and turkeys have all been caught up in the global snarl.
The supply chain is the series of steps that brings a product to a customer, but bottlenecks across the entire network are creating shortages, delays and higher prices.
Extensive slowdowns all along the supply chain are keeping consumers from buying what they want when they want, suggesting broader problems across the economy.
Shortages and higher prices could remain common, as companies struggle with their supply chains and try to predict post-COVID demand during a surge in spending.
The New York Yankees will play either the Cleveland Guardians or Detroit Tigers in the 2024 American League Championship Series.
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