Key Inflation Indicator Hits Highest Point in 30 Years, Says Federal Reserve

By Logan Wamsley

Today’s supply chain disruptions are not only affecting manufacturing industries, but also everyday consumers trying to purchase anything from chicken to golf clubs. Global climate trends, natural disasters, geopolitical tensions, shipping freight delays, and other such issues are combining with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to create a perfect storm of challenges that makes 2021 one…

Hurricane Ida Disrupts Already Fragile 2021 Supply Chain

By Logan Wamsley

In a typical year, despite all of the tragedy a natural disaster such as a fire, flood, or hurricane can bring, there usually aren’t very many implications for the world at large. These often horrific events may be devastating for the population in that region, but a country on the other side of world typically…

Price Inflation Concerns Are Real. Are OEMs Ready for the Fallout?

By Logan Wamsley

Although price inflation is a risk that can be seen on a micro level with individual components, there is a growing amount of evidence that a broader inflation trend may be on the horizon. A large number of consumer-facing companies and wealth investors — including Warren Buffet — have already experienced shortages of critical inventory…