Producers Struggle to Meet U.S. Consumer Demand
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 2, 2021
Producers couldn’t keep up with supercharged consumer demand in the U.S. last quarter, and it’s unclear when supply constraints will ease.
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AUGUST 2, 2021
Producers couldn’t keep up with supercharged consumer demand in the U.S. last quarter, and it’s unclear when supply constraints will ease.
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