Tag: Shortages
Prices are Rising, but Inflation is Only the Tip of the...
Inflation is going to be bad, but the broader economic and social disruption it can kick off are even worse. Are you prepared?
One Hive Down, Two to Go; Plus Cyberattacks on Essential Services
After a clandestine meeting in which I slipped a woman a wad of $20s and she handed me a small, carefully built wooden box, I was the proud owner of some bees.
Problems in the Food Supply Chain Causes Shortages, Price Increases
Empty grocery store shelves are so last year... or are they? As food service at restaurants and hotels restarts, expect more food supply disruptions.
Road Trip Report: Gas Shortages and Lots of Trucks
We get a good look at the Southern states, mask compliance, gasoline shortages, the economy, and eat plenty of biscuits.
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.









