Rising costs at its factories — an accelerating trend, new data showed — could trickle into the rest of the world economy.

The ebbing of the pandemic has brought price increases, supply bottlenecks and labor shortages. Key indicators will show whether it’s just a stage.

Potable toilet suppliers and manufacturers are scrambling to make sure that they have enough porta potties to go around.

The Wall Street Journal recently looked at the many different ways the supply chain is hurting right now, and all the complex factors contributing to the current shortages.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. orders for big-ticket manufactured goods dropped unexpectedly in April for the first time in 11 months as a shortage of computer chips disrupted auto production. The Commerce Department reported Thursday that orders for factory goods meant to last at least three years fell 1.3% in April after rising 1.3% in March.

More companies are working toward a circular economy, potentially indicating a critical shift from rapidly buying more new stuff to supporting reuse, repair and resale. Such a shift could create a turning point that puts consumerism on a more sustainable path.

Logistics automation companies say demand has grown during the pandemic as companies cope with big swings in volume and a tight hiring market.

Western consumers are starting to indulge in services that were off limits during the lockdown. Businesses, economists and policy makers are trying to discern whether that shift will mean a cutback in spending on goods.

Automakers are expecting $110 billion in lost sales this year due to shortages.

Americans are returning to restaurants, bars and other dining places as Covid-19 restrictions come down, adding new strains in food supply chains.

The top U.S. fuel pipeline operator said its lines were fully operational on Monday, but it will take some time for supplies to recover fully from a cyberattack that left thousands of gas stations without fuel.

From the Fed: Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, April 27–28, 2021 . A few excerpts: In their comments about inflation, partic...

Lowe's said it saw strong demand for home improvement in the first quarter, buoyed by the growth of its business among contractors and other home professionals.

“You name it, and we have a shortage on it."

The President of the US tech giant told the BBC that the shortage could last another two years.

The e-commerce company plans to open its second automated fulfillment center in Q2 and a "limited catalog facility" in Q3.

US tech giant's headaches suggest even worse chip shortages lie ahead

A pivot to holding more inventory, rising warehouse rents and Amazon's decision to limit its fulfillment service all played a role.

"It’s clearly a short squeeze."

Pressures on global supply chains are increasing and disruptions are likely to only get worse as summer approaches and the economy booms.

The popular drink’s main ingredient, tapioca pearls, could soon be in short supply because of delays in unloading cargo ships from Asia.

A shortage of one of the most mundane items in daily life -- the humble aluminum can -- means beer fans are likely to find that some of their favorite brews are out of stock right now.

Soaring material costs and supply chain woes threaten the industry's rebound.

The rising cost of many materials and increased sourcing headaches have project owners rethinking their return to normalcy and threaten to derail construction's expected resurgence.

Supply chains adopting automation and robotics require a labor force to operate and oversee emerging technologies.

Brands will need to reimagine their supply chain to handle the wave of stay-at-home orders driven by direct-to-consumer e-commerce.

Of all the businesses to suffer from the global shortage of computer chips, dog washing — a low-tech affair involving soap, water and a dirty pet — ought to be near the bottom of the list.