[Intar]

Primer on factors affecting the global supply chain and manufacturing industries. COVID is behind much of it, however it doesn't take all of the blame.

[DesertRhino]

I just bought some miracle whip and it was in a bottle with “57” mounded into the lid. As in Heinz 57.

[blam]

Container Ship Scores ‘Off The Charts,’ ‘Fantasy’ Charter Rate: $135,000/day (Panic)

[rarestia]

FR’s own Travis McGee has been saying for a while that shortages are going to be presage societal tumult if not complete collapse. Most people, myself included, are waving our hands at some of this, but when it starts to impact our ability to get basic life supplies, it’ll be too late.

[ClearCase_guy]

In 2019, Bill Gates and friends ran a pandemic exercise. You know, to see what would happen if we got hit by a sudden pandemic. I guess that knowledge came in real handy when COVID-19 suddenly showed up a few months later.

Reports earlier this year was that the government was going to run a Supply Chain cyber attack exercise. You know, to see what would happen if we got hit by sudden Supply Chain problems. But, uhhhhh, what are the odds of that happening?

[Steve_Seattle]

Slightly off-topic, but about two years ago I noticed that many stores were either no longer selling packets of spaghetti sauce mix, or had greatly reduced the shelf space for that item. Instead, they seem to be promoting pre-made sauces like Prego and Ragu. I’ve also noticed repeated shortages of clog removers like Drano and Liquid Plumber.

[metmom]

Prepper ping.

[SecondAmendment]

Well I always wondered how long it would take for shipping costs to eliminate the cost savings due to using slave labor, and isn’t it funny how the Leftist Environmentalists don’t consider the “Carbon Footprint” of shipping goods halfway around the world ....

[lurk]

Typically a free market will respond to demand by finding novel ways to ramp up production.

[CodeToad]

Something I read lately said with China chipping 60% of volume to us and we only ship 40% to them means there are a lot of shipping containers here in the US piling up. It is driving the costs of containers in China to new highs.

[catnipman]

trillions dumped instantly into our economy via Bidenomics is creating the inflation and economic disruption that was absolutely guaranteed by such reckless actions ... Trump’s economic policies allowed our economy to grow organically at a sustainable rate with all sectors having time to ramp up the capacities of their parts of the economy ... Biden’s trillions were the economic equivalent of air-dropping packets of meth on the denizens of Hollywood Blvd ...

[Organic Panic]

Transitory

[daniel1212]

"A rising need for pulp and paper has far exceeded supply and demand, escalating raw material costs. Packaging supplies like sealing tape, stretch film, and ribbon are seeing price hikes to the moon."

They likely do not shop at retailers as Walmart itself:

Scotch Sure Start Packaging Tape, Clear, 1.88 in x 54.6 yds, 4 Rolls Average Rating:(4.5)out of 5 stars170ratings, based on170reviews Current Price$9.97$9.97 NextDay eligible Free pickup today free shipping

PowerGear Electrical Tape, 3 Pack, 50 Ft Long Roll, 3/4 Inch Wide, Indoor Use Only, UL Listed,, Black, 18162 Average Rating:(5.0)out of 5 stars11ratings, based on11reviews Current Price$1.50$1.50 Free delivery on orders over $35

UBoxes' Large Cast Stretch Wrap 20" x 1000' 80G Roll With Handle Average Rating:(4.4)out of 5 stars68ratings, based on68reviews Current Price$21.99$21.99List Price$31.11$31.11 2-day delivery free shipping

[musicman]

BTTT!!!

[bitt]

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[bert]

I went to Lowes, then to Walmart. Neither had the items shown as available on line.

I bought the items on Amazon but had to wait two days

[Bob Ireland]

Now cometh The GREAT RESET!
Everything is under control.