Economy May 19 The current baby formula shortage sheds light on longstanding weaknesses within the industry By Kevin Ketels, The Conversation
Politics May 19 WATCH: FDA head says baby formula factory could reopen by next week FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf faced a bipartisan grilling from House lawmakers over the baby formula issue that has angered American parents and become a political liability for President Joe Biden. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Economy May 16 FDA, Abbott reach agreement to reopen baby formula plant Infant formula maker Abbott says it's reached an agreement with U.S. health officials to restart production at its largest domestic factory, a key step toward easing a nationwide shortage. By Zeke Miller, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
World Mar 16 Climate change is already disrupting the global supply chain. Here’s how The impact of the COVID pandemic on the global supply chain has been widely reported. But extreme weather, from floods to wildfires, is increasingly hammering ports, highways, and factories worldwide, and experts warn these climate-induced disruptions will only get worse. By Jacques Leslie, Yale Environment 360
Politics Feb 22 WATCH: Biden announces $35 million investment to help supply chain resiliency Biden announced a $35 million investment in the domestic production of minerals and materials that are needed to create a wide range of technological devices, including computers, batteries, smartphones, vehicles and home appliances. By Associated Press
Jan 25 U.S. warns that computer chip shortage could shut down factories By Associated Press The chips used in the production of automobiles and medical devices are especially scarce. The department said demand for chips was up 17 percent last year from 2019. Continue reading
Jan 25 IMF projects slower growth for world economy as inflation rises By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The International Monetary Fund is downgrading its forecast for the world economy this year. Continue reading
Jan 08 Omicron explosion spurs nationwide breakdown of services By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Terry Tang, Associated Press First responders, hospitals, schools and government agencies have employed an all-hands-on-deck approach to keep the public safe, but they are worried how much longer they can keep it up. Continue reading
Dec 23 Buttigieg doles out $241 million to U.S. ports to boost supply chain By Hope Yen, Associated Press It includes $52.3 million to help boost rail capacity at the port in Long Beach, California, and $20 million for Portsmouth, Virginia, to build out a supply chain for the offshore wind industry. Continue reading
Dec 22 WATCH: Biden speaks on supply chain issues, economic growth By Associated Press Biden said that retail inventories are up 3 percent from last year and on-shelf availability for products is at 91 percent, close to where it was before the pandemic. Continue reading