Tag: Shortages
Gasoline Shortage in Eastern U.S. Another Example of Fragile Infrastructure
Last year it was COVID-19. In February it was cold weather. Today it's a ransomware attack. Why have large companies been blind to the fragility of their supply chain and the havoc problems can wreak in the marketplace
Chicken Shortage Looms: Have we Reached Peak Chicken?
Americans are gobbling so many chicken sandwiches, its leading to a chicken shortage. Seriously.
A Sam’s Club Report as Panic Buying Begins Again
With five more days until Election Day and a potential coronavirus-inspired lockdown in the future, we visit Sam’s Club to see what is in stock.
How to Fight Shortages, Scarcities, and Empty Shelves
It may feel like the shortages caused by COVID-19 are behind us, but some products are still scarce and more shortages could lie ahead of us.
August 14 Diary: The Shelves are Full Again
The canned soup aisle at our Walmart has been restocked. Other products are also back in stock, including toilet paper.
Coronavirus Report July 13: Recap and Round-Up
The reign of the coronavirus is far from over as surging cases continue to threaten our food supply, the economy, and our lives.
Coronavirus Hits Farm Workers
Berries are just some of the fruits and vegetables that may be in short supply this year as more farm workers are diagnosed with COVID-19.
Quarantine Day 76 – Still Shortages
While Walmart was clean and well managed, there were a surprising number of empty shelves 10 or 11 weeks after the first panic buying.
Quarantine Day 20: Curb-Side Grocery Pick-up
We did curbside pick-up for our groceries today, and despite the three day wait, it was worth well worth it. We received more than $100 worth of groceries without entering the store or touching a cart. We only saw one person, our shopper, and she kept her distance while being very friendly and personable.
By Day 18 of Quarantine, Getting Mail is Exciting
What does it say about our time in quarantine that getting mail is now the highlight of our day?
