Supply of national holidays by brand, October 2021 Graphic: Cox Automobile Still low by historical standards, the supply of new vehicles closed higher in late October than a month earlier, while the average listing price hit a new record, closing at $ 45,000, according to a recent Cox Automotive analysis …
Read More »How are jobs recovering in California and North Bay during the pandemic?
If you work in the recreation and hospitality industry – hotels, restaurants, the arts and entertainment – you know only too well the toll the pandemic has taken on the state’s hardest-hit industry. But now, the industry that relies the most on bringing people together is picking up jobs faster …
Read More »Local hospitals feel a shortage of supplies; patient care is unaffected – Macomb Daily
Keeping a hospital running with a full assortment of necessary essentials has been a task complicated in recent months by shortages. Unlike the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, when it was difficult to find disposable gloves, masks and gowns – called personal protective equipment – different things are now missing. …
Read More »Supply chain, risk of labor crisis Squishy Dumpling Supply: Toymaker
Supply chain chaos has left a toy maker struggling to get its spongy balls to store shelves. The shipping crisis, labor shortages and transportation backlogs are to blame, its sales manager told CNN. “There is no chance of getting more of them unless we put them on planes,” he said. …
Read More »Macy’s and Kohl’s Post Strong Results Ahead of Holiday | News, Sports, Jobs
A woman arrives at a Kohl’s store in West Des Moines, Iowa on February 25, 2021. Kohl’s posted strong fiscal third quarter results on Thursday, November 18, as shoppers resume shopping for dresses and other products who fell to the bottom of the shopping list when the pandemic struck. (AP …
Read More »Local hospitals are feeling a shortage of supplies; patient care unaffected – The Oakland Press
Running a hospital with a full range of necessary essentials has been complicated in recent months by shortages. Unlike at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, when it was difficult to find disposable gloves, masks and gowns – known as personal protective equipment – now different things are missing. And, …
Read More »Most would rather complain about a supply shortage than fix it | Newspaper
We fervently appeal to all who will listen: “Make More on Shore” in America. The dozens of cargo ships that are constantly waiting at sea off the Californian coast certainly enlighten us a lot: n The United States imports far, far too many goods that should be made / made …
Read More »China’s supply chain issues create shortages ahead of holiday – Oakland News Now
Oakland News Now – China’s supply chain issues create shortages ahead of the holidays – video made by the YouTube channel with the logo in the upper left corner of the video. OaklandNewsNow.com is the original blog post for this type of video blog content. The global supply chain affects …
Read More »Andrews government’s lumber jobs debacle continues
The Victorian lumber industry is facing a new crisis as contractors and lumber workers were fired last week due to more recent harvest injunctions imposed by VicForests. The lumber workers union held urgent talks with logging contractors and their national association on Friday about the hundreds of workers laid off …
Read More »‘A shortage of supply there’: Demand for Christmas trees is high in the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic
British Columbia’s Christmas tree farms are facing a double whammy of global supply chain issues and climate crisis-induced natural disasters, and that means traditional holiday ornaments can be more difficult to find this year. Oh Christmas Tree Farm opened in Langley on Saturday, and there was no shortage of customers …
Read More »America’s food supply chain relies heavily on foreign workers, and now these industries are suffering from the worst labor shortages
Farm workers harvest zucchini at Sam Accursio & Son Farm on April 1, 2020 in Florida City, Florida.Joe Raedle / Getty Images If immigration maintained its 2016 levels, the United States would have 2 million more people today. Food-related industries have historically relied on low-wage immigrant labor and now face …
Read More »Local hospitals feel a shortage of supplies; patient care unaffected – The Oakland Press
Keeping a hospital running with a full assortment of necessary essentials has been a task complicated in recent months by shortages. Unlike the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, when it was difficult to find disposable gloves, masks and gowns – called personal protective equipment – different things are now missing. …
Read More »NEO Team Report Shows Employers Need To Be Creative To Fill Positions
For five years now, Team NEO has collected, analyzed and reported on the imbalance between supply and demand for labor in Northeast Ohio, and each of these annual reports has arrived at the same conclusion: the region needs more skilled workers. “The reality is that five years later the results …
Read More »By day – Amid labor shortages and supply chain issues, Connecticut seeks 140 snow plow operators
It’s hard enough for public works departments and snow plow companies to predict how much labor and road salt will be needed in any given winter. But the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic pose additional challenges this winter: State transportation departments grapple with a shortage of snowplow drivers, supply chain …
Read More »Supply chain worries turned this tech stock into a bargain
Text size Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins said the company’s order cancellation rates are below historical standards, despite product shortages. Christopher Goodney / Bloomberg As supply chain issues disrupt the tech industry, no company is highlighting the problem more than Cisco Systems . The stock fell more than 6% on Thursday …
Read More »Global Chipset and Electronics Shortage Hits Ola Electric, Company Extends Delivery Schedule From 3 To 5 Weeks, Auto News, ET Auto
The company announced on Saturday that it was extending the delivery window for the first batch of customers from 3 to 5 weeks. The global shortage of chipsets and electronic parts, including lithium-ion cells, has started to impact the delivery schedules of Ola Electric’s first S1 and S1 Pro scooters. …
Read More »Barcello on his way to the Cougars | News, Sports, Jobs
BYU’s Alex Barcello flexes after hitting a big blow late in the game against San Diego State at the Marriott Center on Friday, November 12, 2021. (Photo courtesy BYU) It’s likely that BYU’s Alex Barcello won’t play much on Saturday against NAIA school Central Methodist. After opening the season with …
Read More »4 Reasons To Shop For Small Businesses News, Sports, Jobs
When you think of holiday shopping, you probably think of big box retailers before your neighborhood bookstore or antique store. But in an era of widespread supply chain disruption and inflation, neglected small businesses deserve our attention. Enter Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday is an annual event created by …
Read More »Grocery stores use cardboard cutouts to hide shortages
Supply chain issues mean many grocery stores struggle to keep key items in stock. Rather than leaving shelves bare, some are finding creative ways to cover shortages. This includes using cardboard cutouts to cover empty spaces or sprawl out inventory items. Loading Something is loading. We are really sorry! We …
Read More »Under Biden, This Thanksgiving May Break the Bank | News, Sports, Jobs
Overcook the turkey. Make sure there is enough food for each guest. The in-laws go beyond their welcome. These are the typical concerns we think about during the Thanksgiving holidays. But this year, due to the reckless policies of President Biden and the Washington Democrats, skyrocketing inflation and a supply …
Read More »A small cap stock with supply chain issues worth buying
Alex Good Text size Bottlenecks and supply shortages have caused major problems for LCI Industries , which manufactures parts for recreational vehicles and boats. These problems are starting to subside and this could be the catalyst for a rise in stock prices. Supply chain shortages and grunts have hit many …
Read More »SC service workers quit, change jobs and industry
Baker Adrian Baldwin works nights at Benjamin’s Bakery in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, September 30, 2021. JLEE@THESUNNEWS.COM Myrtle Beach, South Carolina It’s hard to find a place in Myrtle Beach, or even much of South Carolina, that doesn’t have a restaurant with a “help wanted” sign hanging on the window. …
Read More »Transient inflation, clogged supply chain and syringe shortage
Pop Quiz: What does transient mean? When it comes to inflation, many of us have recently learned that, yes, it means temporary, as most people have guessed, but not necessarily short-lived, as many had assumed. Thomas Polen, CEO of medical tech giant BD, has set a timeline around these “inflationary …
Read More »Capital Region Toddler Toys Ready to Bypass Supply Shortage This Holiday Season | WWTI
ALBANY, NY (NEWS10) – As the pandemic continues and times remain tough, more people are turning to charities to keep spirits up this holiday season. The Capital Region’s Toys for Tots campaign is the third largest in the United States and in 2020, volunteers brought smiles to over 200,000 children …
Read More »Most would rather complain about a supply shortage than fix it | News, Sports, Jobs
Most would rather complain about a shortage of goods than do anything about it We fervently appeal to all who will listen: “Do more on land” in America. The dozens of cargo ships that are constantly waiting at sea off the Californian coast certainly enlighten us a lot: – The …
Read More »Furniture delivery delays: how supply chain issues are causing backups – WCCO
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Many will gather around their dining room tables next week, but what if yours is still stuck in California… or Vietnam? WCCO’s Erin Hassanzadeh visited the HOM furniture warehouse in Coon Rapids to better understand the power and control that local businesses still have. Rod Johansen’s mission …
Read More »Biofuels company could create 20 permanent jobs and $ 1.8 million in tax revenue
A growing biofuel producer has officially chosen a site in Beaumont as the new home for what he calls the “Spindletop Plant”. Arbor Renewable Gas has set its sights on a 53-acre industrial park property on Texas 347 on the border of Beaumont and Nederland. “Just as the Spindletop region …
Read More »Ford Enters Computer Chip Business As Supply Shortage Extends
Ford Motor Co. is in talks with a computer chipmaker to bolster its semiconductor supplies and avoid a repeat of this year’s auto plant shutdowns caused by semiconductor shortages. Few details on the non-binding deal with GlobalFoundaries Inc. have been released, but the deal aims to increase supply through the …
Read More »Toys for Tots Executives Speak Up on Supply Shortage This Holiday Season – NEWS10 ABC
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Read More »Capital region toddler toys ready to bypass supply shortage this holiday season
ALBANY, NY (NEWS10) – As the pandemic continues and times remain tough, more people are turning to charities to keep spirits up this holiday season. The Capital Region’s Toys for Tots campaign is the third largest in the United States and in 2020, volunteers brought smiles to over 200,000 children …
Read More »Kansas lawmakers call for action as supply chain shortages affect Thanksgiving
TOPEKA, Kansas (WIBW) – Kansas lawmakers have called for action as supply chain shortages affect Thanksgiving as well as automakers. Kansas Democratic Governor Laura Kelly said she joined a bipartisan coalition of governors from across the country to urge congressional leaders to approve full funding for the Creating Helpful Incentives …
Read More »Stock market today: Dow Jones rises ahead of jobs data as oil drops and Nvidia rises
Text size Markets are still waiting to see if Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will be reappointed. Sarah Silbiger / Getty Images Shares were higher on Thursday, led by the tech sector. Two big names in the industry were on the rise. Future for the Dow Jones Industrial Average showed …
Read More »Alcohol supply shortage could see taps run dry this holiday season
Barrie, Ont. – Global alcohol industry shortages could put a damper on the coming season as many drinking establishments tackle the holiday rush. “Everyone goes out to a bar or pub expecting to have a Guinness. If you don’t, people start to wonder,” said Sonny Goodliff, owner of McReilly’s Public …
Read More »Cisco predicts disappointing profit as supply chain issues drive costs up
A man walks past a Cisco logo at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain on February 25, 2019. REUTERS / Sergio Perez Nov. 17 (Reuters) – Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO.O) predicts lower than expected current quarter profit as supply chain issues including high chip prices pushed up its business …
Read More »Chinese chipmakers see limited impact of supply shortage despite lower production
A worker checks a chip product on Monday at a factory in Sihong Economic Development Zone in Sihong County, east China’s Jiangsu Province. Photo: VCG Chinese chip makers expect very limited impact from recent monthly drop in production due to logistical hurdles, booming demand, long delivery times and US restrictions …
Read More »Jachym has touched the lives of young and old | News, Sports, Jobs
OBSERVER Photo by Scott Kindberg This framed, autographed photo of Arnold Palmer, which was presented to John Jachym in 1990, was donated to the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame. EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article first appeared on May 11, 2005, just days after former South Dayton resident John Jachym passed …
Read More »Strong consumer demand leads to shortage of supply | News, Sports, Jobs
The Associated Press DETROIT – Take a step back from picked up store shelves, stuck container ships, and empty auto showrooms, and you’ll uncover the root cause of shortages in just about everything. Even as the pandemic dragged on, US households teeming with cash from stimulus checks, booming stock markets …
Read More »Mr Kipling’s maker steps up spending in its supply chain ahead of Christmas
A box by Mr. Kipling Fench Fancies is seen in this illustration taken March 30, 2016. REUTERS / Phil Noble / Illustration / File Photo Stocks down 5% in morning trading Half-year profit down 39.2% Nov. 16 (Reuters) – Premier Foods (PFD.L), the maker of the Mr Kipling and Cadbury …
Read More »Volusia companies make tough choices as supply shortage grows
ORANGE CITY, Florida – Supply chain issues don’t just affect your grocery bill. Restaurants are raising the prices of their menus to be able to purchase supplies, and some businesses can no longer afford to stay open. Take Out Charley’s in Orange City has been filled with food and laughs …
Read More »Highlights of the activity: supply shortage, infrastructure bill
DETROIT (AP) – Take a step back from picked-up store shelves, stalled container ships, and empty auto showrooms, and you’ll uncover the root cause of shortages of just about anything you want. to buy. We buy too many things. Households teeming with cash from stimulus checks, booming stock markets and …
Read More »Business highlights: supply shortage, infrastructure bill
DETROIT (AP) – Take a step back from picked-up store shelves, stalled container ships, and empty auto showrooms, and you’ll uncover the root cause of shortages of just about anything you want. to buy. We buy too many things. Households teeming with cash from stimulus checks, booming stock markets and …
Read More »Executive Decree on the Implementation of the Law on Investments in Infrastructure and Employment
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, and in order to effectively implement the historic infrastructure investments of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (the Act), it is hereby ordered that: Section 1. Background. The Infrastructure Investment and …
Read More »School catering services facing supply shortage problems | Local News
School districts and local businesses are struggling to maintain standard service levels due to supply shortages nationwide caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools in Williamson County and the Franklin Special School District have been hit hard by supply chain issues. Districts reported that they face shortages of food as well …
Read More »Supply shortage, rising food costs pushing budgets at some Philadelphia charities – CBS Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Residents aren’t the only ones shocked by stickers these days. The rising cost of food has pushed budgets to the verge of some Philadelphia charities. CBS3’s Jan Carabeo tells us about the tough decisions that could be on the horizon for organizations that feed those in need. …
Read More »Highlights: Shortage of supply, infrastructure bill
___ Main reason for supply shortages: Americans continue to spend DETROIT (AP) — Step back from crammed store shelves, jammed container ships and empty auto showrooms, and you’ll find a root cause for shortages of just about anything you’d want to buy. We buy too many things. Households brimming with …
Read More »ASX 200 lithium focuses on China’s supply shortage
Image source: Getty Images The S & P / ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) Shares of lithium are in the spotlight as China reportedly faces a supply shortage. ASX 200 lithium shares bullish analysts According to the report of the australian, analysts of Macquarie Group Ltd. (ASX: MQG) are even …
Read More »Apple supplier Foxconn sees fourth quarter revenue slump due to chip shortage
from Taiwan Foxconn, which assembles iPhones for Apple, said on Friday that he expected revenue from its core smartphone business to decline by more than 15% in the quarter ending December, penalized by the current global component shortage. Speaking on a conference call after the world’s largest contract electronics maker …
Read More »Precise Biometrics sees outlook improving after supply shortage
The figures show the impact of global supply chain issues and a sharp increase at the end of the third quarter of 2021 for Swedish biometrics software developer Precise Biometrics. The company released its Q1-Q3 financial report showing growing profits, along with full customer retention and growth, but amid a …
Read More »Apple supplier Foxconn sees revenue slump in Q4 due to chip supply shortage
TAIPEI (Nov. 12): Taiwan’s Foxconn, which assembles iPhones for Apple, said on Friday it expected revenue from its key smartphone business to decline by more than 15% in the quarter ending in December, penalized by the current global shortage of components. Speaking on a conference call after the world’s largest …
Read More »Local pharmacy adjusts amid drug shortage
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The next time you visit a pharmacy, you may find that it is not according to your prescription. Recently, the Food and Drug Administration listed over 100 drugs in short supply. University Commons Pharmacy pharmacist Ray Kadi said the shortage was not a new problem. This …
Read More »Why are the prices so high? Blame it on the supply chain, and that’s why inflation is here to stay
Consumer prices soared in October 2021 and are now up 6.2% from the previous year, more than most economists’ estimates and the fastest increase in more than three decades. At this point, it might not come as a surprise to most Americans, who see higher prices when they buy shoes …
Read More »Tenneco intends to move more than 500 jobs out of the United States
KETTERING, Ohio (WDTN) – A manufacturing plant in Kettering has announced plans to close by 2024, affecting more than 500 workers. The union representing workers at the Tenneco plant on Woodman Drive in Kettering, IUE-CWA, said in a statement on Thursday that the company had announced plans to move more …
Read More »How can pubs avoid supply shortage surprises this Christmas?
Lynx Purchasing advised hotel operators to avoid food supply shortages over Christmas and New Years through better purchasing discipline and close communication with suppliers. The buying expert’s opinion comes as Lynx released a Fall / winter market updateto help customers plan for peak trading season. Rachel Dobson, Managing Director of …
Read More »Supply shortage affects Good Neighbor Settlement House’s annual Thanksgiving holiday
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) – Nationwide supply chain issues have caused shortages of items across the country, including basic items for Thanksgiving meals. Supply chain issues have raised concerns for Good Neighbor Settlement House in Brownsville, a full-service agency that provides meals, clothing and support services to the needy. According to …
Read More »Daily winter items affected by supply chain issues
Things like snow shovels, snow plows, sleighs, and Christmas lights have experienced shortages or seen their prices rise. The Marshall hardware store in Duluth has experienced these problems. One of them is the shortage of materials used for most plastic products. Owner Steve Marshall says, “There are resin shortages. So …
Read More »SC will create hundreds of new jobs as the company expands
COLOMBIA, SC A company that manufactures products for several industries, including homeland security and defense, on Tuesday announced plans to establish operations in South Carolina, the governor’s office said. Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd., said the project will create about 300 new jobs in …
Read More »Supply chain issues lead to shirt shortage impacting region’s business
KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX) – A lot of people might be trying to get a football playoff t-shirt or an upcoming turkey trot, but like a lot of other things, problems with supply chain make it more difficult to receive goods in a timely fashion. Central Texas t-shirt suppliers are feeling …
Read More »America’s biggest supply chain problem: not enough truckers
Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, said his port told the White House in July that about 30% of the port’s appointments for truckers were not used every day, largely to because of the shortage of drivers, the chassis they use to pull loads and warehouse …
Read More »Fed officials focus on debate over rates, jobs and inflation
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (Reuters) – U.S. Federal Reserve officials on Monday focused on a monetary policy debate that will intensify in the coming months as the Fed slows the pace of its asset purchases, opening the way for interest rate hikes as early as next year. At the center of …
Read More »Supply shortage boosts iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF
A The global shortage of semiconductor chips has boosted the iShares PHLX Semiconductor (SOXX) ETF this year. The SOXX has climbed 54% in the past 12 months to stand at $ 516.29 at the Nov. 5 close. “Unit volume growth in many of the markets they serve will continue to …
Read More »Supply Shortage Continues In Michigan, Some Items You Should Buy
Have you found that some of your favorite items are missing from Michigan and Lansing area grocery store shelves? I was shopping in downtown Lansing on the weekends and brought home a lot of substitutions of things I usually buy. There are also issues for some people looking for computer …
Read More »Supply chain issues and labor shortage are no match for these 3 value stocks
The main theme of last year’s third quarter earnings season was economic recovery and hopes for an effective and widely distributed COVID-19 vaccine. This year, supply chain challenges, rising raw material costs and labor shortages are some of the main topics addressed by large industrial companies. Even large, well-run companies …
Read More »SunLive – Unfinished Homes Due to Shortage of Building Materials
Record-breaking housing construction, fueled by demand for real estate and worsened by Covid, is putting increasing pressure on nationwide supplies and prices for timber, steel, panel products, roofing materials , paint and even nails. Small builders waiting for materials say hundreds of orders are being canceled and suppliers are prioritizing …
Read More »Fed preaches patience in the face of inflation, jobs show guts and interest rates fall
Baltic drought index Bloomberg The Fed meeting and the October jobs report were the dominant market events in the first week of November. Both drove the stock markets higher. On Wednesday, the Fed appears to have taken a more accommodative stance on future interest rates than indicated by their September …
Read More »Canvas boat, Champagne, tulip bulbs among the shortages
GREENWICH – From a local liquor store to a business selling boating equipment to a family nursery, everyday goods and wares have become much harder to find. These shortages of consumer goods and commodities due to ongoing supply chain disruptions are also straining consumers and businesses. Do you want to …
Read More »Tallahassee businesses are seeing the effects of the national supply shortage
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — For Dana Broer of Knotz and Maze at Railroad Sqaure, the holiday shopping season is her busiest time of year. “Buying at retail is expensive,” Broer said. “It’s the most difficult thing to have the necessary bottles and jars for my medicines.” Getting glass bottles to …
Read More »October jobs report shows stagflation not the problem
The history of the American labor market is less murky than it appeared a few weeks ago. The new jobs figures on Friday present a simple and sunny view: Despite everything – the variants of the virus, the difficulties of reopening – Americans are getting back to work quickly. This …
Read More »German industrial production drops in September due to supply chain shortages
A steelmaker from German industrial conglomerate ThyssenKrupp AG stands amid crude iron sparks emitted from a blast furnace at Germany’s largest steel plant in Duisburg, Germany. Photo taken January 28, 2019. REUTERS / Wolfgang Rattay BERLIN, Nov. 5 (Reuters) – German industrial production fell unexpectedly in September, according to official …
Read More »China Supply Shortage: New Issue of Future Power Technology Now Available
As electricity shortages trigger blackouts in China, we wonder if China’s energy industry is already so influential that when China sneezes, the world catches a cold. Elsewhere, we dive into the depths of two exciting technological innovations, hydropower and smart batteries, to see how these electric products with similar potential …
Read More »No way, Mr. President | News, Sports, Jobs
Children wait with their families to receive the first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Thursday afternoon in the lobby of the Trumbull County Combined Health District office on Chestnut Avenue in Warren. The district hosted its first pediatric vaccination clinic and offered $ 100 Visa gift cards to children …
Read More »NAMI says labor shortage is responsible for supply chain problems
WASHINGTON – In its latest testimony to the House Agriculture Committee, the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) said the current labor shortage in the United States is challenging the food supply chain and increasing the cost for consumers. The trade association said members are still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, …
Read More »“The biggest concern now is … what’s going on with the labor shortage,” says analyst
Hennion & Walsh CIO Kevin Mahn is responding to the Fed’s ultimate decision to gradually cut spending, concerns about the supply chain and labor shortages, and represents big investments in technology. Video transcript [MUSIC PLAYING] BRIAN SOZZI: The market appears to be doing well with the start of the Fed’s …
Read More »The Fed will start to slow down economic aid | News, Sports, Jobs
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve will start cutting back on the extraordinary stimulus it has provided since the pandemic began last year, in response to improving economy and growing concern that high inflation now looks likely to persist longer than it did a few months ago. . In a …
Read More »Residents of Humboldt County urged to find alternatives amid nationwide supply shortage – KIEM-TV
HUMBOLDT COUNTY, Calif. (KIEM) – The COVID-19 pandemic has caused severe shortages in the supply chain, including food, medical equipment, merchandise, and more. It is now called the “shortage of everything”. To make matters worse, demand has exploded. Many local Humboldt County stores are adjusting to shortages by finding alternatives …
Read More »Shortage of chips, declining income, electrification and jobs
Tuesday, November 2, 2021 Granted, here on the dashboard we’ve posted a lot about the torrent of issues facing the auto industry. Sales in China are down. Supply chains continue to be a general mess of delays. Factories continue to operate at reduced capacity (at best it seems). And so …
Read More »Wall St suffers from a shortage of ready-made sandwiches
The CEO of Pret said the chain was struggling to make enough sandwiches due to the shortage of ingredients. Pano Christou said it reduced sales in downtown Manhattan, home to Wall Street, and other key markets. Ingredient shortages caused by the supply chain crisis plague the restaurant industry. Loading Something …
Read More »Election Day / Shortage of Medical Supplies / The Marijuana Industry in Maine
Today is Tuesday and election day. Temperatures will be in the mid-50s across the state, with mostly sunny skies from north to south. Here’s what we’re talking about in Maine today. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention will report the weekend’s latest COVID-19 numbers around 9:30 a.m. Check …
Read More »From wheelchairs to bandages, shortage of medical supplies stresses Mainers
Shortages of products and supplies that were once taken for granted have been commonplace during the pandemic. Toilet paper, computer chips, cars, lumber, and pet food have all been on the list of shortages. But a shortage of medical supplies creates problems that go far beyond the inconvenience. Unity’s Penny …
Read More »COVID vaccine for young children already packed and shipped | News, Sports, Jobs
This October photo provided by Pfizer shows boxes of children’s doses of its COVID-19 vaccine. The United States took another step towards extending vaccinations to millions more children as a group of government advisers on Tuesday, Oct. 26 approved doses of Pfizer for children ages 5 to 11. (Pfizer via …
Read More »Global supply shortage worries Toronto businesses, and even this downtown Birkenstock store is not immune
Now that Halloween is over, it’s time to start pulling out the dusty box of Christmas decorations and writing those wish lists. But this year, if you haven’t started already, it’s a good idea to hit the malls early before the shelves are empty of everything on your shopping list. …
Read More »Supply chain issues could make holiday shopping a headache
Our 11 News Call For Action team writes a weekly column for our news partner The Gazette. Previous columns can be found here. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – A lot of us are still thinking about Halloween right now, but experts tell me you should be thinking about the holiday …
Read More »Local school districts struggle with food and supply shortage
PARMA, Ohio – Due to labor shortages and supply chain issues, school districts continue to scramble to try and get enough food and supplies for their students. Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended its free breakfast and lunch for students until the end of this school …
Read More »Lisbon residents will see changes in water billing | News, Sports, Jobs
LISBON – Village water customers are expected to start noticing a change in billing by the end of this year. The change is the result of the village’s plan to replace all of its obsolete water meters with new, more technological ones, which will also end the need for home …
Read More »Global supply shortage affects Mission Cry
International (MNN) – Have you noticed any shortages lately? The global supply chain has been ravaged by COVID-19 and its aftermath. Things take longer to ship and cost more, especially overseas. The United States imports many products from overseas, including semiconductors, auto parts, rapid COVID-19 tests, and even shipping containers …
Read More »Around 100 substitute teaching jobs created to alleviate the crisis
The return to school today comes with additional support for primary school principals to deal with the growing problem of finding replacements to replace absent teachers. schools reopen in a difficult landscape amid concern over increasing Covid cases, with the highest incidence among children aged five to 12. The spread …
Read More »Fed decision, jobs report, better results from CVS Health next week
The coming week will be filled with earnings from big names in consumer spending as well as two key labor market reports as well as the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates and further guidance on a “reduction process. progressive “of the agency’s bond purchase program. mentioned in the September …
Read More »Biden unveils new measures to tackle global supply chain issues at G20 summit amid commodity shortages and inflation
ROME – President Joe Biden on Sunday unveiled several new steps the United States is taking to strengthen and streamline supply chains as he summons world leaders to the Group of 20 summit to discuss bottlenecks hindering the global economy as it recovers from the coronavirus pandemic. Biden views the …
Read More »Week ahead: monetary policy, supply crisis, jobs on the horizon as stocks continue to rise
Fed expected to cut bond program, BoE members call for rate hikes Investors push stocks to record highs Friday, despite risks, disappointing earnings At the start of November, the Federal Reserve remains a key driver of the global “dance” and stock markets. The US central bank hopes investors won’t overreact …
Read More »Jobs in demand due to the global supply chain crisis
After the economic rebound experienced after the devastating effects of covid-19, the global supply chain is in a precarious position. This means that people have to pay much more for goods and services while waiting much longer for their arrival. However, with every crisis comes opportunities, such as the many …
Read More »Water stress sparks investor interest to address supply shortage
As heat and wildfires ravaged the United States in the summer of 2020, Wall Street spotted an opportunity. In December last year, Nasdaq and CME Group launched a new futures index that allowed farmers, hedge funds and municipalities to bet on the futures cost of water in California – and …
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