Supply Chain issues

[OldBroad44]

I don't think it was the Just-In-Time manufacturing that crashed the Japanese economy. It worked and still works well as practiced in Japan, but not in the simplistic way as imported to and practiced in America. In Japan, the suppliers were also in Japan. That is, the supply chains were all short. It would be more like the suppliers for a California manufacturer all being within the same area of California. Not spread out all over the world. In addition, in Japan jit was only applied to supplies for which there were multiple suppliers or for supplies for which it was easy to substitute. If there was only one or few possible suppliers and no possibility of substitutes, they did the opposite. They stockpiled the item. They kept a 6 months or more supply in hand.

Any time the supplier is far enough away so that independent transport like truckers or ships are involved, anything that disrupts the transport systems--even minor stuff like a strike, can mess up your access to the supplies. Amazon anticipated these problems, and about three years ago began leasing ships instead of only paying for shipping on ships they didn't control. And they set up more and more of their own trucking and last mile delivery too.

Any time the supplier is in a different country, any problems between the countries can disrupt supply chains.

 

[Rkangel]

Our manufacturers have stated that their steel costs and container costs have increased 130% since the end of 2021. Recent delivery driver said it cost him $2,000 dollars in diesel to fill his truck. Customers are cancelling orders. It stands to be a rough season.

 

[Cavedweller]

MSN

"There's currently a tampon shortage happening, with people on social media noting that they're having trouble finding their go-to brands. While some retailers, like Target and Walmart, have tampons in stock online, there's definitely price-gouging happening at Amazon, where a 96-count box of Tampaxcan set you back $39."

 

[arakboss]

MSN

"There's currently a tampon shortage happening, with people on social media noting that they're having trouble finding their go-to brands. While some retailers, like Target and Walmart, have tampons in stock online, there's definitely price-gouging happening at Amazon, where a 96-count box of Tampaxcan set you back $39."

Get pregnant that may negate the need for tampons.

 

[Lilhigbee]

Yes, There's a Tampon Shortage: Here's Why—Plus, 4 Tampon Alternatives to Consider

They could quit putting them in the boys restrooms in schools, that should help.

 

[Xaevian]

Get pregnant that may negate the need for tampons.

Nah, just "change" your gender to male for the duration.

 

[American123]

They could quit putting them in the boys restrooms in schools, that should help.

Now you've done it, you've angered the, "boys have periods too-people."

 

[ma96782]

Abbott's baby formula plant closes again after severe storms and flooding

Abbott's Sturgis, Mich., plant was open for less than two weeks before it had to close again after flooding from severe weather. The company said it hopes to resume production in a few weeks.

www.npr.org

Aloha, Mark

 

[arakboss]

Abbott's baby formula plant closes again after severe storms and flooding

Abbott's Sturgis, Mich., plant was open for less than two weeks before it had to close again after flooding from severe weather. The company said it hopes to resume production in a few weeks.

www.npr.org

Aloha, Mark

When it rains, it pours.

 

[ma96782]

Now you've done it, you've angered the, "boys have periods too-people."

Just wait until they........
Ask for "reasonable accommodations" during their pregnancy.
And/or take maternity leave.
Or take time off to get an abortion.

Aloha, Mark

 

[American123]

Just wait until they........
Ask for "reasonable accommodations" during their pregnancy.
And/or take maternity leave.
Or take time off to get an abortion.

Aloha, Mark

"Ma'am, you have prostate cancer"

 

[sobo]

Hey, go easy on poor Aimee... she has HUAS... (headupasssyndrome)

 

[cigars]

What's up with everyone being out of distilled water? Walgreens was out today and had a sign up limiting 2 per customer per day. Safeway and Walmart out too.

 

[Xaevian]

What's up with everyone being out of distilled water? Walgreens was out today and had a sign up limiting 2 per customer per day. Safeway and Walmart out too.

Maybe diverted to the areas that were flooded?

 

[Certaindeaf]

What's up with everyone being out of distilled water? Walgreens was out today and had a sign up limiting 2 per customer per day. Safeway and Walmart out too.

Recent border crossers don't understand that tap water is safe.
There are millions of them.

 

[albin25]

If it's like the distilled water shortage of a few months ago, it's because there's no plastic jugs…
…. Seems they can't make plastic with windmills and Unicorn farts.

 

[slimmer13]

Make every diesel use DEF, then there's a shortage of both ingredients. Weird

 

[Mono1]

Recent border crossers don't understand that tap water is safe.
There are millions of them.

This is absolutely true. Visit grocery stores where there are communities of new immigrants. One of the biggest sellers is bottled water.

 

[P7M13]

War, Weather Endanger Global Food Supplies, Farm Leaders Say

Disruption to Ukraine’s output plus poor weather in the U.S. and South America are two crises, Syngenta ‘s CEO says at The Wall Street Journal’s Global Food Forum.

www.wsj.com

 

[ma96782]

Maybe I'll be able to get one for cheap? If/when they finally hit the market?

GM has 95,000 vehicles waiting for parts as shortages continue to slam the auto industry

Most of the cars, trucks, and SUVs were built in June. General Motors said it plans to finish and ship them to dealers by the year's end.

www.businessinsider.com

Aloha, Mark

PS.....BUT, But, but.........

A $1,000 Monthly Car Payment Is Becoming Increasingly Normal