Winnebago grapples with a 'year's worth of demand' in backlogThe motorhome maker is dealing with record-setting backlogs in towage and motorhome segments amid high demand.#Winnebago industries#motorhomes#manufacturing#supply chain#consumer demand#backlog#RV#bullwhip effect#logistics#covid19Winnebago grapples with a 'year's worth of demand' in backlog
Consumer prices rose 5% from last May, as pace of inflation ticks upPrices were .06% higher in May than they were in April.#CPI#prices#inflation#consumer demand#Consumer Price Index#supply chainConsumer prices rose 5% from last May, as pace of inflation ticks up
A lot of people are waiting for porta potties -- and not just folks who need to goPotable toilet suppliers and manufacturers are scrambling to make sure that they have enough porta potties to go around.#portapotties#waste#portable toilets#supply chain#labor#manufacturing#consumer demandA lot of people are waiting for porta potties -- and not just folks who need to go
The World Economy Is Suddenly Running Low on Everything“You name it, and we have a shortage on it."#supply chain#shortage#inflation#manufacturing#prices#consumer demand#raw materials#commodity#copper#iron ore#steel#corn#coffee#wheat#soybean#semiconductors#plastics#cardboard#inventoryThe World Economy Is Suddenly Running Low on Everything
How the pandemic drove retailers to on-demand warehousingA pivot to holding more inventory, rising warehouse rents and Amazon's decision to limit its fulfillment service all played a role.#inventory#agile#supply chain#on-demand#Flexe#Dave Click#volatility#Amazon#Abe Eshkenazi#covid19#consumer demand#uncertainty#Association for Supply Chain Management#Flowspace#commercial real estate#Ben Eachus#Amazon FBA#Fulfillment#Shipbob#Deliverr#ShipMonkHow the pandemic drove retailers to on-demand warehousing