Supply chains struggle to keep up; problems likely to persist (chainstoreage.com)

Retail supply chains are working overtime to keep up as consumers return to normal shopping patterns amid increased vaccination rates.

“There’s no shortage of demand from consumers, but there continue to be shortages of labor, equipment and shipping capacity to meet that demand,” said Jonathan Gold, VP for supply chain and customs policy for the National Retail Federation. “Supply chain disruptions, port congestion and rising shipping costs could continue to be challenges through the end of the year.”

Supply chains are finding it difficult to keep up with demand as shipping capacity struggles, added Ben Hackett, founder, Hackett Associates, which produces the monthly Global Port Tracker report for the NRF.
more at source: https://chainstoreage.com/supply-chains-struggle-keep-problems-likely-persist

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