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People on social media are posting photos of empty store shelves as concerns mount over the strike's impact on bathroom tissue supplies.
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People on social media are posting photos of empty store shelves as concerns mount over the strike's impact on bathroom tissue supplies.
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.
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.
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.
As football season gets underway, some teams don't have enough helmets. CBS2's Wendy Gillette reports.
Even bigger sales could be on the way after Labor Day.
Buttigieg highlighted New Jersey's critical role in alleviating the nation's supply chain problems.
After weeks of calls for government intervention, the White House says it's working on it. Still, it won't come as quickly as some families need. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the story.
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.
As some pandemic worries appear to slow down, wallets open up. The thinking is that when people feel hopeful, they are more willing to splurge.
One florist says poor weather conditions in major growing areas and labor shortages are increasing problems for wholesale delivery.
The pandemic changed things for many small businesses. An office furniture company in Middlesex County had to rethink business models and serve new clients.
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.
Companies that make gravestones are having difficult getting their hands on materials
Experts say if you haven't started shopping already, you should now. This year, many big box retailers are starting Black Friday deals early.
Charitable organizations need help now more than ever.
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.
