From Ports to Warehouses, Everything is Backed Up in the US Supply ChainTop of Mind with Julie Rose • Season 1, Episode 1702, Segment 5
Oct 5, 2021 • 17m
Americans will pay higher prices for holiday purchases this year—and will probably have a hard time finding some of the stuff they want. The shipping and delivery pipeline that brings toys, clothing, furniture, electronics, cars, and even books into the US is so backed up, it could be well into next year before things are running smoothly again. Fran Inman is a supply chain expert who serves on the Transportation Commission on the National Freight Advisory Committee and the California Transportation Commission.

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